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On Location: PCMA's Annual Meeting in San Diego

Insights from PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton on this year's event.

 

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Suggestions for avoiding hotel fees and saving money while traveling
'Ask for what you want' and 'shut up and listen' among top suggestions
Technology…
Should It Be Free to Attendees?
ROI…
How well did your meeting go? Track its ROI
Why proving value may be your most important skill
Incentives…
Great ways to motivate your most valued employees
Experts say incentive travel on the return
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Anti-poverty nonprofit fights donor drop-off with new programs
Some reasons why team-building efforts can fall short of their promise
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Green Lodging News reports that IMEX trade show saw significant drop in waste generation

Rich new online platform focuses on user-friendliness

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Eco-Friendly Vegas hotel hosts Obama

Hyatt announces fresh concept for 53 properties
Omni Bedford Springs offers new Winter Relief package
Planners are demanding better education, and industry associations are delivering

Callaway Gardens offers new CMP

Global hospitality leader moves headquarters

Learning some basic concepts and spreading the workload are crucial to success

Rich new online platform focuses on user-friendliness

Abbey Road Studios partners with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Major hotel companies join forces with new search engine

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National Restaurant Association predicts 2012 menu trends
Montreal dishes out delectable options for foodies.
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Contracts/Legal…
10 Tips for Negotiating Hotel Rates and Contracts
Don't let labor disputes derail your event
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Exclusive Video from the PCMA Annual Meeting

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Going Places

“Movers and Shakers” in the Meetings Industry

Jeremy Gilley named director of sales and revenue at Glenwood Hot Springs.
George Munz named general manager at Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.
Kathleen Cochran named general manager at Bacara Resort & Spa.
Robert Morse appointed chief operation officer and senior vice president of Intercontinental Hotels for the Americas region.
Stephen Lazar takes over as vice president of sales at Key Events.
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