Tips & Trends

Kudos - Manhattan's Javits Center

Manhattan’s Javits Center is installing a green roof as part of its renovation and environmental enhancement following the 2010 opening of the new Javits Center North. Germany-based Xero Flor ...

The Recipe for the Recipe

“Ten to 20 years ago, banquet menus were printed and static,” says Stephen Rosenstock, senior vice president of food and beverage and bran...

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 - Traverse City

More CoverageClose-Up - Traverse City - 9 Outstanding Off-sitesClose-Up - Traverse City - Getting There If you’re craving a taste of the Central California Coast in the Midwest, the scenic splen...
More CoveragePlanning Oprah's Trip of a LifetimePlanning Pow WowWorld Affairs Planning an international event but not sure “where in the world” to get started? Here are a few notable venues availabl...
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...
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...
If anything can put the cherry on top of the sundae that is a meeting in glitzy, indulgent Las Vegas, it’s a helicopter tour of the Strip or Grand Canyon. Operating from a private terminal locat...
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 ...

Going Places

Benchmark Hospital International named Guy Tomlinson controller for Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colo...
With over ten years of experience in the hotel industry, Brent Hill joined the Hyatt Regency Jackson...
The Singapore Tourism Board named Tara Barnes as MICE Manager. She will be based out of STB's ...

Gifts & Gadgets

Chill out!

One of Oprah’s favorite things in 2012, the Corkcicle is a stylish wine-chilling device that can replace drippy wine buckets. Stored in the freezer, the plastic “icicle” portion is f...

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,...