Starwood is the latest hotel chain to get on the spa branding bandwagon. The Starwood Spa Collection consists of 30 elite spas around the globe, ranging...More
GOLF HAS BEEN TAKING some hits lately. First there was the research by the National Golf Foundation reporting that more than half of the golf facilities...More
Even the best meeting can reach a point where energy begins to flag, attention wanes, and stress begins to build. What better way to handle those challenges...More
TRY AS THEY MIGHT, even the most competent meeting planners can't control the weather on the day of their golf event. Nor can they keep executives from...More
NOT LONG AGO, golf was the only game in town. It was what meeting attendees did for fun the highlight of an off-site. Not anymore. Other activities, such...More
WHEN IT COMES TO GOLF TOURNAMENT FORMATS, not much is new and different these days, says Bill Colvin, president of Colvin Sports Network, Cleveland. Perhaps...More
It's not news that spa services now rival golf as a must-have activity for high-end meetings. The question is: Are popular treatments such as massages,...More
Tight budgets and tough ROI have companies scaling down entertainment. Event planners suggest several ways to cut costs in a way that qualifiers won't...More
Trends in the travel industry indicate that traditional rest and relaxation vacations are being replaced by adventure vacations. Not surprisingly, these trends are reflected in the activities being offered during meetings and incentive trips....More
Paraphrasing Bob Hope: If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's planning a resort golf tournament. So what's...More
Knowing what makes a piece of business good for a golf course will help you get the best event for the best price. The specs that carry the most weight...More
Here's a way to add value to your next meeting: Drive home your company's strategic objectives while attendees are driving golf balls.Businesspeople are...More
A crib sheet for your golf cart.If you don't golf or you don't have time to play the course you're considering, send a knowledgeable golfer out to play...More
Here are a few questions you won't find on your CMP exam.1. Which of the following musical acts can typically be produced for less than $150,000, including...More
Tournament Format "What format do you choose when the two-handicap in the office insists on individual stroke play while others are nervous because it's...More
Planning a corporate event or incentive meeting around a prestigious golf tournament is nothing new. But now, two companies have found ways to make the...More
