Questions to ask when qualifying the caterer: Are you a full-time caterer? What type of experience, background and
June 21, 2011
Corporate Social Responsibility
Pre-Planning Meet with your client to determine a likely charitable partner in the meeting or incentive
June 21, 2011
Negotiating With Convention Centers
Build a solid, meaningful business relationship with Center personnel in a positive and knowledgeable manner and negotiating
June 21, 2011
Attendance Building
Engage your participants and your prospective participants. One size does not fit all. Your 'invitation' should be
June 21, 2011
Sheraton New York Unveils Makeover
The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers completed the first phase of a $150 million renovation, which included the enlargement and refurbishment of 1,
June 21, 2011
Gaylord Plans Convention Hotel in Colorado
Gaylord Entertainment announced plans to develop a 1,500-room resort and convention hotel in Aurora, Colo., near Denver International Airport.
June 20, 2011
I think more thought goes into F&B planning than it does into content delivery!
June 20, 2011
New World Acquires Rosewood Hotels
Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality acquired Rosewood Hotels & Resorts for $229.5 million from owners Rosewood Corp. and Maritz, Wolff & Co
June 20, 2011
Hyatt Workers Strike in Chicago
Union workers at the Hyatt Regency Chicago staged a one-day strike on Monday, June 20, over pay and benefits.The strike has not caused service
June 20, 2011
Baltimore Four Seasons to Open Nov. 1
The Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore set Nov. 1 as its opening date and has begun hiring top managers, including Julien Corralero as general manager. The
June 20, 2011
Omni Breaks Ground in Nashville
Construction is under way on the 800-room Omni Nashville Hotel, a convention property that will have over 80,000 square feet of meeting space and a
June 20, 2011
Wyndham Debuts in Tulsa
The former Radisson Tulsa Hotel has been rebranded the Wyndham Tulsa Hotel, making it the second Wyndham property in Oklahoma.The 315-room property
June 17, 2011
MPI Expands WEC Hosted Buyer Program
Due to increased demand, MPI is expanding access for buyers and planners to its Hosted Buyer Program by 30 percent at the upcoming World Education
June 17, 2011
Biloxi Plans CC District
Coast Coliseum Commission directors in Biloxi, Miss., have drafted a master plan for a Convention Center District designed to attract more businesses
June 17, 2011
Mildred "Milli" Smith
Tallahassee, Florida My background is in government, being retired Navy. I do have some hospitality experience having worked for an airlines and then