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June 01, 2008
Balancing Act
While per diem rates for government meetings are a little more realistic these days, planners still face budgetary challenges, particularly in today
June 01, 2008
Cool and Green
Now that green is at the height of mainstream fashion, hotels are trying to out-green each other, touting everything from their low-flow toilets to
June 01, 2008
Food for Thought
Picture this…You sit down to a meal served on fine china, a fancy dessert on a beautiful raised plate sits before you as the crowning jewel in
June 01, 2008
Worthy Contenders
As the economy shakes, rattles and rolls into unknown waters, planners wonder where they can go for good value—deals that carry not only
June 01, 2008
Checking In
Anyone who’s not been in a coma for the past couple of years undoubtedly has been swept up in the “green” wave circling the globe
June 01, 2008
Short Takes
Museums & Attractions The St. Louis Museum of Art is presenting Bare Witness: Photographs by
June 01, 2008
Site Scene
Illinois Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile recently completed renovations to its meeting areas
June 01, 2008
Going Places
Illinois Benchmark Hospitality International promoted Greg Parsons to vice president and general manager
June 01, 2008
Creating a Niche Market
When working as a meeting planner inside a corporation, association or nonprofit organization, there is a defined audience based on the product or
June 01, 2008
A Palette for the Palate
Taking its Sensational Meetings program to the logical next step, Omni Hotels launched new banquet menus to complement its brand-wide initiative to