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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?
Learning some basic concepts and spreading the workload are crucial to success
ROI…
How well did your meeting go? Track its ROI
Why proving value may be your most important skill
Incentives…
All-inclusive meetings aren't just for beach-goers anymore
Team Building…
Anti-poverty nonprofit fights donor drop-off with new programs
Green Meetings…
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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New research indicates meetings may dumb us down

Manhattan hotel offers new conference package

New workout studios rolled out globally

Napa estate offers special winter package

Mount Hood resort offers new ‘Salmon River’ package

U.S. News & World Report Names Best U.S. Hotels

Famous Galveston attraction on the return

Eco-Friendly Vegas hotel hosts Obama

Hyatt announces fresh concept for 53 properties
Omni Bedford Springs offers new Winter Relief package
Food & Beverage…
National Restaurant Association predicts 2012 menu trends
Montreal dishes out delectable options for foodies.
Career Development…
Managing references key for those searching for a new job in the new year
Standing out from the crowd
Contracts/Legal…
10 Tips for Negotiating Hotel Rates and Contracts
Don't let labor disputes derail your event
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Going Places

“Movers and Shakers” in the Meetings Industry

Barbara Thibault-Simon joins the Trump SoHo New York as director of catering.
Donna Lynn Nakai returns to Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort as director of event services.
Alan Sims named VP of sales and services for Little Rock CVB.
Ken Millsap appointed general manager at Kitsap Conference Center.
The Chattanoogan hotel expands and promotes its sales team.
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