Meetings Net

Sue Hatch

Corporate Meetings & Incentives, MeetingsNet

Sue Hatch contributes to Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine, including its annual CMI 25 project; edits the weekly MeetingsNet Extra e-newsletter; and serves as managing editor for MeetingsNet’s online content. She began her career in the meetings industry in 1984 with positions at Business Travel News and Successful Meetings, and has authored a Frommer's guidebook on New England Beaches.

Articles by Sue Hatch

Kenes Expands into U.S., Association Arm Partners with Houston

In an effort to draw more medical meetings to Houston, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau is partnering with Kenes Associations Worldwide.

The 2012 CMI 25 Reception 13

A gallery of photos from Corporate Meetings & Incentives's annual CMI 25 reception honoring the 25 largest and most influential meetings and incentive companies focused on the North American corporate market.

New U.K.–based CEO for Conference Center Association

The International Association of Conference Centres has named U.K.–based conference center veteran Mark Cooper to the new role of chief executive officer.

Aimia Acquires Excellence in Motivation

Aimia, the Montreal-based loyalty management company, has announced plans to purchase Dayton, Ohio–based Excellence in Motivation.

Try This: Participatory Portraits

Steal this winning special event idea from the GEP Summit: Meaningful, personal portraits

Christine Duffy On the Cruise Industry's Tests and Trends

The former president of Maritz Travel Co. talks about her first 18 months as president of the Cruise Lines International Association.

GEP Summit 2012: A Return to NOLA

Global Events Partners, a network of destination management companies, held its 2012 client event in New Orleans June 28–July 1.

Smile, Click, Post: Social Media Kiosks for Meetings 2

On-site kiosks let your meeting attendees post a branded photo on their social media pages.

AIBTM to Leave Baltimore; Chooses Chicago, Orlando

AIBTM, the Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition, has announced the show will be moving.

New Matchmaking Service for Speakers and Events

A new online service wants to become event organizers' No. 1 source for finding experts paid and unpaid to deliver keynotes, fill panels, and lead breakout

Green Meeting Pros to Publish CSR Text

A textbook for meetings industry students called Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Meetings and Events Industry is due out this fall.

5 Questions for Authentic CSR

Five key questions that organizations need to ask when developing a corporate social responsibility program.

Active Integrates Mobile Suite With Meeting Tech Solutions

Active Network, the event technology company that acquired StarCite earlier this year, has launched a suite of mobile applications.

White House Issues Memo on Meeting Limits

In a May 11 memo to the heads of executive departments and agencies, Jeffrey Zients, acting director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, outlined new government restrictions on federal meetings and travel.

Buy an Idea, Support GMIC

The Green Meeting Industry Council Foundation is holding an "Idea Auction," to raise to suport its educational efforts.