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Interview With 3 Hospitality Industry Educators
Three professors in our industry graciously gave their time to help us understand what they teach now and what we may need as part of the curriculum
July 25, 2012
Troubling Changes to Per Diems Ahead
Pushed to make changes after its own misdeeds, GSA is considering big alterations of the per-diem formula. In a move that could be bad news for
June 19, 2012
AMEX Reports Spike in Biz Travel Prices
NEW YORK American Express Global Business Travel has released first quarter figures on business travel pricing from its Business Travel Monitor
February 17, 2012
Checking In - Time to Do Your Best
It’s that time of the year again, when you get to call attention to the top hotels and resorts in the West that went the extra mile to make
October 21, 2016
Shattering Conventions: Drinking Klingon Bloodwine at Con-Volution
I’ve knocked around the Silicon Valley sci-fi and cosplay convention scene for a while now, and I keep hearing about this Klingon bar. Klingons
February 09, 2012
Add-Ons Could Enhance Convention Center
OWENSBORO, Ky. The downtown Owensboro convention center promises to be quite an experience--walls of glass on its north and south facades, big
September 11, 2019
Should You Use In-House AV or Third-Party AV for Your Next Event?
As splashy technology becomes more and more desirable at meetings and events, planners continue to weigh the wows with the costs, constantly
January 17, 2012
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Negotiating Your Salary
Never go into a job interview without having done the research on what comparable local wages are for your target position. Information is power, and
October 19, 2011
MPI Announces New Business Leader for Certification, Events
DALLAS, TX Meeting Professionals International yesterday announced the appointment of Danya Casey as its new vice president, events and
October 10, 2011
Checking In
Our cover story this issue examines how CVBs (or DMOs, according to your preference) are dealing with much lower budgets due to the recession. I
November 27, 2012
2013 Meetings Focus Trends Sneak Peek
More than 600 planners completed our annual Meetings Focus Trends Survey this year, revealing that prices continue to cause consternation and the
August 01, 2007
Resumes: It’s All in the Details!
No matter how concise you are, there are times when two pages will not be enough room to capture all that you want to say about your career. This
October 25, 2019
Get Your Apparel Shipped to Your Meeting Site
Meeting and event planners can ease packing dilemmas through apparel shipping services. [Related Content:
August 14, 2019
Speaker Spotlight: Lex Gillette, Paralympic Athlete for Team USA and Motivational Speaker
When Lex Gillette was eight years old, he lost his eyesight. As he adjusted to his new normal
July 29, 2019
Westin Helps You Work Wellness Into Your Meetings
Running while traveling on a business trip is a great way to work in some exercise, get outdoors and see a new place. But during an often already-
June 27, 2017
U.S. Travel Responds to SCOTUS on Travel Ban
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President Jonathan Grella issued a statement in
November 20, 2013
Twin Cities Marriott Names New Sales Director
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Dan R. Maurer director of sales and marketing for the Minneapolis Marriott