2009 PhRMA Code Q&A

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Q&A: Kim Peterson and Greg Peterson (Family History in Hospitality)

I went to Seattle for the first time in 1984 to conduct a site visit for a client. At the Seattle Sheraton, I worked with Brian Peterson, then the

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Q&A: Liz Erikson Marnul (Family History in Hospitality)

I had the privilege of meeting and serving with Liz (then Erikson) on the Board of Directors of the Potomac Chapter of MPI in the ’80s. I view

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What Does an Uncertain Future Hold for Association Planners and Association Meetings?

It’s no secret that association planners face challenges that are unique to their sector in the MICE industry—and the coronavirus

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Arizona dishes out delectable experiences

Whether it’s locally produced wines, pairing dinners, herb-infused cocktails, microbrews or the finest single-malt whiskeys from Scotland,

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Veteran planners share their site selection expertise

One of the more challenging elements of the planning process is determining where to hold your meeting. A mountain of work can go into researching

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Lake Tahoe holds scenic diversions for active groups

A four-season oasis of splendid scenery and eclectic excitement, Lake Tahoe has long been a locale where meeting groups gather to experience the good

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Drone Light Shows Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Fireworks

Fireworks are a tradition nearly as

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Family watches drone light show display on Fourth of July celebration

Q&A with Milton Segarra of Meet Puerto Rico

Meetings Focus recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to check out renovations to the San Juan Marriott Resort and explore nearby

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CSR Activities in Colorado That Make a Lasting Impact

With the return of in-person meetings also comes the return of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. And with business professionals

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Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs

Chicago hospitality locals share their exploration tips

Chicago is a tremendous metropolis overflowing with possibilities for planners to ponder, from its dynamic dining spots and world-class attractions

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Endlessly engaging Croatia is an exotic, eclectic find

From the Roman emperors who sojourned here in ancient times to the British holidaymakers thronging its shores in the 1970s and 1980s, this timeless

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Take 10: Contracts webinar

1. Are hotels liable to keep confidential the names of other groups? I send them a list of our competitors, but if I ask outright who else is

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Sacramento, the Central Valley and the High Sierra draw strength from history

From the lush fields of the Central Valley to the towering sequoias of the High Sierra, the echoes of John Muir’s footsteps and the clamor of

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Q&A With MPI’s Paul Vandeventer on the ‘Brand-New’ WEC and Meetings Industry Hot Topics

Meeting professionals are facing some of the biggest challenges of their careers—from the need to continuously rethink event design to the need

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Las Vegas Is Scoring Big With Groups As a Sports Mecca

The first weekend of March 2018 was a great time to be a sports fan in Vegas.The line-up included three NASCAR races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Exploring Indy Ahead of MPI’s WEC 2018

Indy knows how to woo its first-time guests.Fresh off the plane for a quick pre MPI WEC 2018 fam, I set off for an evening of art, food and creative

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Singapore's attractions mix the natural and the manmade

We’re sitting atop a 150-foot “Supertree” constructed of reinforced concrete, photovoltaic cells and thousands of plants, all

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Commission Cuts Paramount Fear of Planners at MT LIVE!

Gather a room full of planners and a great many will single out the recent commission cuts by Marriott, Hilton and IHG as the issue that keeps them

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Southwest Michigan's varied off-site venues enhance meetings

Gardens and sculptures, rare aircraft, unforgettable architecture, a Dutch windmill and a new performance hall where world-class musicians perform

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