December 1, 2011
Cover Story
Inside the Asia-Pacific Cooperation Summit in Hawaii
An Inside Look at the Impact of APEC on Meetings in Hawaii...
Hawaii Makes its Pitch, then Gets to Work
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting rotates among APEC's 21 member nations each year, so when it was announced that the U.S. would be the host nation for 2011, Hawaii officials submitted a bid to the U.S. State Department...
Check In with Editorial Director Betsy Bair
Commentary: The Aloha Spirit of the Season
While reading Senior Writer Dave Kovaleski's first-hand account of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Honolulu, I was struck by how the U.S. State Department's planning process for the November meeting was so similar to planning any association annual meeting...
Q&A
Meetings Industry Pro Launches Haitian Charity
Tammi Runzler, senior vice president of convention sales and services for Visit Orlando, has launched a charitable organization to help earthquake victims in Haiti....
Association Meeting Attendees Join Occupy Protesters
Hundreds of nurses attending the annual convention of the Massachusetts Nurses Association marched with Occupy Boston protesters on October 5....
Green Meetings Standards Set to Publish
The Convention Industry Council has announced that eight of the nine sustainable meeting standards will be published before the end of the month....
RCMA Announces Leadership Transition
The Religious Conference Management Association's longtime leader, Dr. DeWayne Woodring, has announced his retirement....
Feature
One Association, Three Great Ideas for Boosting Revenue
New initiatives borne out of a rough economy have proved to be a boon for IOUG’s community and its bottom line....
Breakouts
Conference Content: A Hybrid Approach
For many, a hybrid content solution may be the answer, combining the best of both free and fee-based online content strategies...
Four Ways to Measure Your Social Media ROI
What you need to know to be able to effectively track the results of your social media efforts....
Now on Stage: 5 Rising Entertainment Trends
The latest from our entertainment insider, Bill Hopkins...
Sites
Major Hotel and Infrastructure Improvements Precede APEC in Hawaii
Honolulu spruced up for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit....
On Location: PGA National Resort & Spa
Golfers know the PGA National Resort & Spa best as the home of the Honda Classic, a major tournament played at this Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, resort every February since 2007. With five tournament-ready courses, putting greens, driving ranges, and a golf academy, this sprawling property is a golfer’s paradise, but it also offers a variety of activities for nongolfers and comfortable facilities for meetings. ...
On Location: San Jose, Calif.
San Jose has always had a lot to offer, including mild weather year-round and close proximity to many of the country’s leading technology businesses. Now, with a modernized and expanded airport and a planned major expansion and updating of its convention center, this city at the heart of Silicon Valley is raising its game. ...
Last Word
Commentary: The Tale of the Idiot Sponsor
With exhibit and sponsor revenue becoming increasingly important in the age of the hosted-buyer program, there’s a cautionary tale making the rounds in the online gaming community....
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