If you're like many RCMA members, you've had the January dates circled on your calendar, or blocked in your planner, for quite some time now. That's because RCMA is the first place religious meeting planners turn to for education, inspiration, and...

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If you're bringing an event to Southern California, click on www.charitydirect.com to see what they might be able to do for you — and vice versa. Launched in August, CharityDirect collects surplus goods from meetings and trade shows and...

Q What are you projecting for average hotel occupancy and rate in 2003...

Two pieces of information collided on my desktop this week. A news release about the American Society of Association Executives' new in-depth study of nondues revenues touted meetings as the top revenue generator in this category. Also on my...

Judging from the online job postings, hotel sales people with experience in the SMERF market are in big demand these days, especially if they have a great client list. Social, military, educational, religious, and fraternal meetings have never...

Predictions about where the trade show business is headed are mixed, but a number of experts seem to agree that, barring any extreme world or economic events, exhibitions will draw a modest increase in attendees and exhibitors in 2003. Despite...

Louisville is synonymous with thoroughbred racing, beautiful countryside, and Southern charm. Its solid reputation as a top meeting destination comes from its accessibility, affordability, and outstanding meeting facilities. The Kentucky...

From great venues and exciting attractions to famous food, music, and festivals, Baton Rouge offers everything needed for a superb meeting...

The timeline of the meeting industry's technical evolution is central to the patent claims of Software Management Inc., a Pittsburgh-based meeting technology provider that has filed a patent application claiming the invention of 158 different...