The leader of one of the major unions working at McCormick Place, the Machinery Movers, Riggers & Machinery Erectors, announced that the union
July 14, 2011
What's your experience participating in [hosted buyer programs] - as a buyer or seller?
What's your experience participating in [hosted buyer programs] - as a buyer or seller?
July 13, 2011
Big Apple to Welcome Nolitan Hotel
The Nolitan Hotel, a luxury boutique property with a roof deck available for special events, is set to open in August in New York City.The 55-room
July 13, 2011
Chicago Area Hotel Getting Big Makeover
The Chicago Marriott O’Hare plans to unveil a $40 million renovation in January that will include a new fitness center and additional meeting
July 13, 2011
Seattle Hoteliers Propose Room Tax Hike
Hotel owners in downtown Seattle are seeking a $2 per-night tax on hotel rooms that would be used to fund tourism promotion for the city, according
July 13, 2011
IACC Releases White Paper on Meeting Experiences
The International Association of Conference Centers released a white paper called Creating Compelling Meeting Experiences based on panel
July 13, 2011
Sage Advice
Welcome to the August issue, which offers our annual Best of MidAmerica Awards. Turn to page 25 to see if any of your favorites have made the cut
July 12, 2011
I'm a huge fan of Bali...I love being in a place with a culture that is so deep and different than our own...
I'm a huge fan of Bali...I love being in a place with a culture that is so deep and different than our own...
July 12, 2011
My pet peeve about flying these days is EVERYTHING, including noisy kids.
My pet peeve about flying these days is EVERYTHING, including noisy kids.
July 12, 2011
McCormick Place Loses Ruling on Work Rules
The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals denied a request from officials at Chicago’s McCormick Place for work-rule reforms to be kept in place
July 11, 2011
Successful Turnout for AIBTM
A strong turnout and enthusiastically received presentations marked the launch of the first Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM), part
July 11, 2011
MPI Launches Global CSR Study
MPI commissioned Leeds Metropolitan University to manage a three-year study into the importance and value of CSR (corporate social responsibility) to
July 08, 2011
Nobu Hotel Set for Vegas Caesars
The 180-room Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Lounge is slated to open at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip in summer 2012.The boutique property will
July 08, 2011
U.S. Travel Study Shows Tourism Marketing Impact
Research conducted by the U.S. Travel Association and Longwoods International purports that reducing state and local tourism marketing programs in