November 1, 2008
Cover Story
Plan Smart Now: How to Handle Economic Chaos
With uncertainty the rule of the day, it’s time to get creative and stay flexible. Here are tips, techniques, and new ideas from Mark Mosley, division manager for Allstate in Irving, Texas, and five other financial and insurance meeting pros that can help you to remain calm amid economic chaos...
Taking Stock —With Editor Regina Baraban
Another New Normal
We are once again in extraordinary and frightening times, requiring us to continually adjust to new normals....
Opening Bell
Finding the Upside: Are Hotels Ready to Deal?
An interview with hotel consultant Sean Hennessey on what lies ahead for the hospitality and meetings industry...
The Financial Meltdown Hits Meetings
The financial services industry, first under siege in 2007 with the sub-prime mortgage fiasco, then reeling from the collapse of Bear Stearns last spring,...
State of the Meetings Industry
A panel of meetings experts discuss current trends and challenges...
Starwood Northeast Networking
Starwood Hotels and Resort's Worldwide Global Account Director Michael Carlson, CMP, hosted the company's 2008 Northeast Financial and Insurance Planners...
Ritz-Carlton Caribbean Advisory Council
Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa, & Casino, August 7-10, for the annual Ritz-Carlton Caribbean Advisory Council, a group of senior-level...
Features
Airlines Add It Up
Fees are here to stay, while routes may come and go. That makes air travel your biggest challenge in the year ahead....
CVBs' Crystal Ball
CVB execs speak out on the economy, airlift trends, and financial and insurance meeting trends...
In the Field
News From the 2008 Motivation Show
Attendance at the 2008 Motivation Show, held September 23-25 at Chicago's McCormick Place, reflected the jitters the entire nation was feeling over the...
FICP Newsletter
FICP Profile: Cindy Wheaton, CMP
An interview with FICP’s president-elect...
Chapters Excel in Education
Highlights from FICP’s Northeast, MidWest/Great Lakes, and Canadian summer chapter meetings. ...
Sites
Mandarin Oriental Boston and Other Hotel News From Across the Country
Located on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay area, the The Mandarin Oriental, Boston opened its doors on October 6. The 14-story hotel features 136...
On Location: Marriott Marquis
When I traveled to New York City recently, I had the thrill of staying in the midst of the neon and excitement of Times Square at the Marriott Marquis....
Florida Meeting Planner's Guide
An update on Florida’s top-tier hotels and multimillion-dollar refurbishments...
Closing Bell
Surviving the Surly Skies
Hilarious tips from Dale Irvin on how manage the indignities of air travel...
Point Taken: Reader Reactions
AIG Incentives: Villain or Victim?
Visitors to our Web site respond to our continuing coverage of AIG’s meeting cancellations...
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