Dec 01, 2007

A meeting for five to 100 people takes just as much time and effort as planning for thousands. But the little touches that may go unnoticed by a large group are readily appreciated by a smaller group. Since a minor mistake can become a major...

Checking My Baggage

Dec 01, 2007

Of all the bumper stickers that kept the fender of my old VW bug from falling off when I was in college, my favorite was one that read “Question Authority.” To this day, it's something I live by — don't accept anything just because someone says...

December 1, 2007 AM

Nov 30, 2007

MPI Expands Into South Africa, Korea, and India

Nov 28, 2007

Moving forward with its globalization strategy, Meeting Professionals International has announced plans for its first chapters in Asia and Africa...

New Rooming List Technology from Passkey

Nov 27, 2007

Passkey International has a new tool, RoomList Express, that it says improves the efficiency and security of passing rooming lists between meeting planners and hotels...

More CVBs Adopt National Sales Approach

Nov 26, 2007

An innovative sales strategy for convention bureaus is taking root. The approach is based on the hotel model, in which national sales offices encourage groups to sign multiyear contracts at properties located around the country, often with an...

Enhanced Drivers’ Licenses WHTI-Compliant

Nov 20, 2007

Enhanced drivers’ licenses will be an acceptable form of identification when the land and sea phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative goes into effect next year...

Survey Says Americans Want Candidates to Address Travel Issues

Nov 20, 2007

It’s not Iraq, immigration, or healthcare, but travel and tourism is a serious issue to presidential primary voters, according to a new survey, and one that voters would like to see the 2008 presidential candidates address on the campaign trail...

On Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Nov 19, 2007

As part of a $13 million renovation, the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis has added 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including a new ballroom, a restaurant, and a lounge, and made major improvements and modernizations to its lobby...

Largest Pillar-Free Resort Ballroom in U.S. Premieres

Nov 16, 2007

Billed as the “largest Marriott on Earth,” the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center now boasts the largest pillar-free resort ballroom in the U.S...