Whether it’s building a solar-powered vehicle or creating a model for an energy-efficient city, team-building activities are heading in an eco-
July 01, 2008
Ready for Prime Time
Looking for destinations that are new, well equipped and fresh? Locations that will wow attendees with unexpected pleasures? Nobody has
July 01, 2008
Keeping the Faith
One of the fastest growing segments of the meetings industry may just be that elephant in the room that has long gone unnoticed. Because SMERF (
July 01, 2008
Laid-Back Luxury
New wave of resort hotel brands, showing up everywhere from Napa Valley to Miami, is putting a new twist on the traditional resort experience. In
July 01, 2008
The Big Squeeze
While today’s incentive managers know they must retain the “wow” factor to keep high achievers happy, many are under the gun to
July 01, 2008
Checking In
Customer dissatisfaction with airlines is at or nearing historic levels. The discontinuation of routes, bankruptcies of carriers, rising fares, and
July 01, 2008
Short Takes
Museums & Attractions A recently discovered archeological zone, Tehuacalco, less than an hour from
July 01, 2008
Site Scene
Arizona Four Points by Sheraton in Tempe recently underwent an extensive eight-month renovation. The 187-
July 01, 2008
What to Do if...
Recently, I posed the following question to a group of meeting planners: “What are your most pressing career-related questions?”
July 01, 2008
The Concierge
Jose AceroChef Concierge Marquis Reforma, Mexico CityWhat service can you provide to groups that they normally
July 01, 2008
Hotter than July
Things are heating up in the desert, and it’s not just the mercury that’s rising. Traditionally a draw for its premier golf and