More CoverageHappenings
June 01, 2007
Flight Plan?
After the snowy Valentine’s Day tarmac sit-in that put JetBlue in the public relations hot seat, and the Christmas holiday Texas tarmac
June 01, 2007
Surviving the Seller’s Market
More CoverageConvention Centers Hold Their Own
June 01, 2007
Rooms with a Viewpoint
No longer bland and boring, many new hotel meeting areas are on the cutting edge of cool. In response to the success enjoyed by W hotels and the wave
June 01, 2007
Breaking Away
After a long day of meeting sessions, the last thing many attendees want is to spend the evening in yet another hotel function room. Fortunately,
June 01, 2007
Checking In
This month’s issue of Meetings West in many ways illustrates why this industry is so fascinating to me. By the most basic definition, a
June 01, 2007
In Box
Make Higher-Ups Commit Many companies and hotels plan at least one event a year, either a morale-boosting event for employees or a client-
June 01, 2007
Short Takes
Museums & Events In commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, British
June 01, 2007
Site Scene
Arizona FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, formerly Caleo Resort & Spa, debuted in April. The Caleo was purchased by Kimpton Hotels
June 01, 2007
Going Places
Arizona Kim Chappell has been named general manager for the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, bringing 42 years of experience in the hotel
June 01, 2007
Building Business Acumen
Throughout the years, hundreds of professionals within the meetings and events industry have dedicated countless hours in brainstorming sessions to
June 01, 2007
Entertainment in the Internet Age
In the mid-’90s, when an event planner wanted information about a band, comedian or other act, a supplier would mail videotapes, cassettes and
June 01, 2007
Valley of Edible Delights
If the budget cannot accommodate a meeting in Tuscany or Provence, there is no reason to despair. A similar level of fine cuisine and ambience lies