March 1, 2006 FIM
Cover Story
The Inside Story of Regulatory Compliance at Securian Financial
Securian's focus on ethical behavior comes straight from the top and runs right through the meeting department. As others pay up for sketchy practices,...
Editor's Note
Do the Right Thing
One of my favorite yoga poses is called You stand tall with a straight spine, arms down at your sides, head looking forward, eyes open, with an attitude...
Meeting Management
Changing the Rules
Both meeting planners and suppliers should be paying closer attention to regulatory scrutiny and its potential impact on meetings, says Christine Duffy,...
Americans With Disabilities Act
Clause: When a Clause Isn't a Clause For a change, suppose the contract clause in question is no clause. That is, suppose a hotel contract for a meeting...
The Classroom Still Rules
We may be six years into the new millennium, but according to a recent survey, e-learning has yet to push training out of the traditional classroom setting....
Common Ground
Do corporate meeting planners from different sectors face similar challenges, and, if so, would they benefit from hearing each other's approaches? To...
Incentives & Motivation
Over There
With the passage of time since 9/11, a rebound in the economy, and an unexpected chance to pick up some travel bargains, insurance and financial services...
Beyond the PALE
Glamorous Monaco It's midnight on an early December evening in Monaco. Our small group of journalists is at the storied Htel de Paris, sipping farewell...
Report from the Field
Ritz-Carlton Hosts Education Week
The new $500 million Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman hosted two programs for insurance and financial services planners in early January: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel...
FICP Newsletter
Message from the President
During the FICP January Board of Directors meeting, Executive Director Steve Bova led the board through a list of accomplishments that should be shared...
New Look for Educational Forum
The 2006 FICP Educational Forum will sport an improved format and sponsorship program. The summer educational event will take place June 14 to 16 at The...
Another Hit for Northeast Chapter
About 50 planners and hospitality partners shared concerns and planning tips and engaged in some addictive teambuilding exercise during the 2006 Northeast...
Sites & Venues
Conference Center News
Pacific Palms Conference Resort, Industry, Calif., began a $10 million expansion project in October. When it is finished later this year, it will complete...
The Mid-Atlantic States
What's New In November, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell released the first $16 million needed for construction plans and land acquisition for the expanded...
Central Florida
What's New With its 114,000 hotel rooms and 2.1-million-square-foot Orange County Convention Center, Orlando is constantly expanding its product to accommodate...
Last Laugh
Up, Up, and AwayEventually
I don't know about you, but I think airplane travel has become a bit of a testy experience these days. The amazing thing about the decline of the flying...
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