Special Report
International Meetings
A one-stop information source for planning international meetings.
Beyond Borders 2008
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Tips/Trends/How-To’s
How Green is Your Hotel?Here's our crib sheet to some of the international standards for environmentally friendly facilities: Green Keywww.green-key.org An international eco-label... 10 Things Planners Should Know About International MeetingsBe aware of local customs and norms.... Translation TipsKeywords and phrases to know to when planning meetings abroad... It's a Green, Green WorldHere's a roundup of eco-initiatives: Both the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre have hosted a number of... Shipping Tips for Meetings Outside the U.S.When we called our shipping expert, Paul Griggs, president and CEO for Events on the Move, a customs broker and freight forwarder in Vancouver, B.C.,... Planning International Trade ShowsWhen your exhibitors are successful, your event is successful. They want traffic, leads, new relationships. Organizing a trade show outside your home... |
Open Skies Agreement Between EU and USOn March 27, London's Heathrow Airport opened its new, state-of-the-art Terminal 5 an upgrade long overdue for what has been considered one of the world's least favorite airports.... Planning Meetings at non-U.S. Properties is DifferentBeyond Borders: What's the biggest surprise in terms of international contract negotiation? Elaine Macy: There are a few: no attrition clauses, as in... When and How to Use a Destination Management CompanyAs in so many other industries, the trends in destination management have lately been consolidation and globalization. What does that mean when you're... Top Ten Tips for Meeting Outside the U.S.Eli Gorin, CMP Eli Gorin, CMP, of gMeetings Inc., a boutique meetings-management firm based in Aventura, Fla., offers his top 10 tips for meeting outside... Shipping 101Everything You Need To Know About Shipping Overseas... Travel Hassles and Solutions for International MeetingsAre the hassles too much?... |
Cost-Saving Strategies
Cost Saving Tips For Planning European MeetingsWith the current exchange rates, tight budgets, and company regulations, international meetings might seem like a very difficult and expensive task. But... Combating The Weak U.S. Dollar—Strategies For Keeping Costs Down OverseasBefore holding a Danube River Cruise incentive program, Doug Henson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Shenandoah Life Insurance Co.,... Budgeting for Meetings Outside the U.S.The exchange rate's a killer and you have no international negotiating experience. If you think that sounds like budget disaster, take heart. We checked... |
Managing Foreign Currency Exchange for Your MeetingsManaging foreign currency exchange for your international program is just as important as managing all the other areas surrounding your event. Here's... |
Legal Advice
Avoiding Legal Issues OverseasAdvice On Everything From Customs Laws To International Taxes... Risk Management for International MeetingsThe meetings industry is experiencing a resurgence in international events. Taking events abroad can create excitement among attendees and increase attendance.... |
International Negotiating and Contracting TipsExperts suggest that planners be ever-mindful of legal issues when meeting outside of the U.S. Sourcing, booking, and contracting for space in other countries,... Negotiating International ContractsQ&A with legal expert Jonathan Howe... |
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