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Tips & Trends

Tips of the Trade - Arlene Sheff

Saving money on food and beverage functions takes a bit of creativity and strategy...or just follow what experienced planners have already figured out. Guests eat less during receptions if thei...

‘Essentials’ of Respect for Planning Meetings

 No one can accuse Heather Mason, president and owner of A Caspian Production, of not expressing lofty goals when it pertains to the value of mee...

Recent Blogs

When hotels eliminate services...

Eisenstodt Joan

You explained your group's needs to the hotel in a thorough RFP. You did a site inspection to ensure that what you saw on the web site and what was provided in a proposal were what you'd receive....Read full story »

Need your meeting ‘summarized’? I’ve got your guy!

Zachary Chouteau

Dale Irvin has trademarked himself the Professional Summarizer, and I have to believe he’s the best in the biz. Okay, he’s possibly the only one in the biz, but if you’re hosting a c...Read full story »

Risks and Rewards: Crowd Sourcing an Event for 30,000 People

Elizabeth Glau, CMP

Have you thought about giving up more control of your conference? What is holding you back? There is no guarantee your attendees will achieve their goals and objectives, even if you continue to plan y...Read full story »

Destination Close-Ups

Close-Up: Branson

With over 50 theaters offering more than 100 live shows, Branson, Mo., has carved out a niche as MidAmerica’s entertainment capital. And with a new commercial airport offering direct flights to major ...

Meetings Topics

International Meetings
More CoverageInternational DMCs Are Key Eli Gorin, vice president of global client relations for ABTS Convention Services (www.abtscs.com), a prominent Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) with a lar...
Attractions
As a progressive college town bolstered by a strong creative arts landscape, it’s not surprising that Madison, Wis., is home to a number of top-notch museums and galleries. What might surprise s...
Food & Beverage
The best way to a group’s heart just may be through its stomach. And Maryland packs a lot of flavor into a relatively small state, with an evolving culinary scene that provides myriad options fo...
International Meetings
Ancient land of saints and scholars, the Emerald Isle casts a magic spell with its uniquely green landscapes, centuries-old cities and soaring sea cliffs. While less enchanting times past contributed ...
Team Building
No wonder Las Vegas is America’s leading trade show destination and global visitor magnet. With seductions up and down the Strip and in resurgent downtown, “Sin City” is the ultimate...

Webinars

F&B and Other Budget Tips

06.26.2013 • 12:00 PM CT

Hybrid Meetings: A Planner's Checklist

07.31.2013 • 12:00 PM CT

Going Global: Planning Meetings Abroad

08.28.2013 • 12:00 PM CT

Sustainability: Green Meetings Measurement

09.25.2013 • 12:00 PM CT

Innovative CVB Services

10.30.2013 • 12:00 PM CT

Contracts: The Basics

11.06.2013 • 12:00 PM CT

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Going Places

Tori Piersante was appointed vice president of sales at the Traverse City CVB. The former director o...
Natalie Alvanez joined Visit Oakland as director of marketing & operations, and Kim Bardakian wa...
Paula Remirez was named director of catering at Hilton Anaheim. For the last six years she has serv...

Gifts & Gadgets

Don't Get Weighed Down

As airline regulations get stricter for both international and domestic flights, don’t get bogged down by overweight luggage. The small, portable Brookstone digital luggage scale lets you weigh ...

Tag, You're It

Cute and quirky Retro Luggage Tags will make your suitcase stand out on an airport carousel and put a smile on your face. If you love scooters, music,...

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