Culture, high-end dining experiences and stellar meeting venues probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when planners think of Iowa
January 01, 2007
Planners' Perspective
Pam Gluck Executive Director American Trails Redding, Calif.Describe your event. American Trails held the 18th National Trails Symposium October 19
January 01, 2007
Kansas
The winds of history sweep across the great plains of Kansas, the voices of Native Americans, cowboys, pioneers, and soldiers whispering through its
January 01, 2007
Madison/Wisconsin Dells
Madison and Wisconsin Dells straddle the middle part of Wisconsin, with one offering the culture and bustle of a university town and state capital,
January 01, 2007
Pick Three
Deb ArcherPresidentGreater Madison CVBWhat are three of most interesting cultural experiences for groups visiting Madison? Overture Center
January 01, 2007
The Architect Sketch
Frank Lloyd Wright was Wisconsin’s gift to the field of architecture, and the state proudly displays several of his masterpieces, in addition
January 01, 2007
Planners' Perspective
Andrea WieseMarketing CoordinatorPrince CorporationMarshfield, Wis.Describe your event. We’re a wholesale distributor of pet, lawn and garden,
January 01, 2007
Checking In
Well, the New Year is here, and with it arrives the cul- mination of our redesign effort. Being focused on providing the most comprehensive
January 01, 2007
In Box
Tons of tips… Sometimes I feel like the “Queen of Lean,” and it’s led me to some pretty creative outlets for design
January 01, 2007
Short Takes
Museums & Attractions The Chicago History Museum, formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society, reopened recently following a $27.8
January 01, 2007
Site Scene
Illinois At press time, the Skokie Banquet and Conference Center was scheduled to open Jan. 4 adjacent to the Holiday Inn Chicago North
January 01, 2007
Going Places
Michigan Duane Schroder joined the Radisson Detroit–Bloomfield Hills as general manager. Schroder most recently served as general
January 01, 2007
Why Is ROI Such a Mystery?
In my last column I posed the following questions: Why is it taking so long to determine the Return on Investment, or ROI, metrics for meetings and
January 01, 2007
The Concierge
Jon WinkeThe Ritz-Carlton ChicagoWhat service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? We offer a Conference Concierge that
January 01, 2007
Good Morning, Choppers!
What do you get when you mix bikers, quilters, Civil War re-enactors, and a wedding? Ask the folks in St. Charles, Mo., and they might exclaim,