Ritz-Carlton and the Future of Luxury
One of Ritz-Carlton’s top execs, Ezzat Coutry, tells us why he believes the perception problem is abating, group business is on the rebound, and Ritz-Carlton is grateful for weddings!
Luxury: Not a Dirty Word
When it comes to meeting hotels, luxury should not be thought of as synonymous with corporate excess.
Ritz-Carlton Affirms Commitment to Insurance Niche
Recognizing that these are challenging times for luxury properties, Ezzat Coutry reinforced the company’s commitment to meetings and to the insurance sector at a recent gathering of about 40 seasoned meeting professionals and Ritz-Carlton representatives
Collateral Damage
Were you one of thousands to write to your congressmen and women on behalf of the meetings industry?
Looking Back and Forward
It's hard to believe that it has been eight years since I began my tenure as editor of then Insurance Conference Planner. Nearly 50 issues later, there
Say "Hello" to the Partners Market
Valued partnerships with industry suppliers are a hallmark of the financial and insurance meeting planning niche. Now, in the midst of a global recession, shrinking staffs, slashed budgets, and media backlash against business meetings, these partnerships with hotels and other suppliers are more crucial then ever.
On Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
A sanctuary of traditional elegance yet imbued with the relaxed feeling of the Caribbean The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun presides over its stretch of white-sand
On Location: Aqua Cancun
From the minute you step into the stylish lobby at Aqua Cancun, you're transported to a world both chic and welcoming, airy and intimate, soothing and
