Museums & Attractions A super-sized installation of colorful abstract paintings in ice, by Canadian artist Gordon Halloran, will be the
January 01, 2008
Site Scene
Illinois The Compass Ridge Conference Center opened late last year in the suburban Bull Valley area of McHenry County. The property offers
January 01, 2008
Going Places
Illinois Chicago’s The Blackstone, a Renaissance Hotel appointed Craig Pearson assistant general manager. Most recently, Pearson was
January 01, 2008
The Concierge
Annie ChibandaConcierge InterContinental Kansas City Kansas City, Mo.What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
January 01, 2008
The Theater Crowd
Detroit boasts a number of historic, fabulously adorned theaters that double as venues for elegant off-site events. Starts such as Frank Sinatra,
January 01, 2008
Additional Survey Results
Please copy and paste the URL below in to your browser to view our 2008 Meetings Trends Results: meetingsfocus.com/pdf/
January 01, 2008
Beijing: After the Olympics
The capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is the nation's center of government, economy, culture, and, soon enough, the epicenter of the
January 01, 2008
Beijing: Olympic Improvement
It's no accident that China, the new global economic powerhouse, is using the 2008 Summer Games to show the world that it can get things done on a
January 01, 2008
Beijing: Finding a Room During the Olympics
Although the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in August is still more than half a year away, local hotels are already taking reservations at a
January 01, 2008
Singapore: For Kids of All Ages
Besides offering some of the best infrastructure in Asia for meetings, conventions and business in general, the island-nation of Singapore also
January 01, 2008
Singapore: Changi's Amazing Terminal 3
In January, Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 3 opened for business—a Singapore Airlines flight from San Francisco was the first plane to
January 01, 2008
Singapore: Thinking Big
Big things do come in little packages—Singapore keeps proving this over and over. It's only three-and-a-half times larger than Washington, D.C
January 01, 2008
Kuala Lumpur: Celebrate!
No matter what time of year visitors come to Malaysia, they’ll be able to take part in a number of colorful celebrations. Since the exact dates
January 01, 2008
Kuala Lumpur: A Fusion of Flavors
Kuala Lumpur, this largest city in Malaysia, is a truly cosmopolitan center, boasting a population of approximately 1.8 million people. Its
January 01, 2008
Tokyo: Season’s Greetings
As much as the Japanese love everything new and modern, they also honor traditions and nature as much as possible. Whatever the season, from cherry
January 01, 2008
Tokyo: Skip the Sushi?
Sushi has become the symbol of Japanese cuisine, and not trying some during a stay in Tokyo would be missing one of the mainstays of Japanese
January 01, 2008
Tokyo: In with the New
Although the Japanese have deeply rooted traditions and a love for their history, visitors to the uber-modern city of Tokyo will quickly see that
January 01, 2008
Hong Kong: In Tune with Meeting Planners
Like an unchained melody, Hong Kong keeps singing its siren song and luring meeting planners from around the world. But instead of shipwrecking
January 01, 2008
Hong Kong: Sights to See
There's a lot to see and do here, and here are but a few of the main highlights, courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (
January 01, 2008
Hong Kong: What's Happening
From Chinese festivals to major international sporting events, there's a lot happening in Hong Kong. Here are the highlights of traditional Chinese