When RCMA was formed in the early 1970s, its focus was on planners of religious meetings sharing ideas and experiences that might enhance the performance of all involved. As interest and attendance increased, it became quite evident that another...
Chicago's Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, which runs McCormick Place, signed a five-year contract with the Riggers Union Local 136 and trade show contractors G.E.S. and Freeman Cos. It is designed to reduce labor costs and provide...
Meeting/convention planner placed 39th on Money magazine's list of the 50 best jobs in America (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/top50). In a survey conducted along with Salary.com, Money ranked the best professions based on job...
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre will sell no wine before it's given the seal of approval by its wine council. The newly established council — comprised of 22 experts, including local sommeliers, wine agents, as well as convention clients —...
It's a seller's market in the hotel industry. After taking a nosedive after 9/11, the major statistical measurements of hotel performance — occupancy rates, average daily room rate, and the all-important revenue per available room (RevPAR) — are...
Feeling squeezed by what they say are excessive and duplicate requests for funding by industry foundations, meeting and travel industry suppliers in April held a summit, the first of its kind, to discuss the issue...
