Steven Hacker tells a story about opening a box of brochures and annual reports sent to him 10 years ago by the National Association for Exposition Managers. At the time, he was vying for the association's position of president. “It was like...
Who's at fault when exhibitors complain that a show costs more than it's worth? Show management, for not delivering the expected audience? Suppliers, for charging a premium for their services? Or exhibitors themselves, for failing to define...
Dear Editor: I strongly oppose the idea of merging PCMA and MPI. [“Imagine the Possibilities,” page 92, AM December]. I've been a member of PCMA for more than 16 years, and I have had staff belong to MPI as well. They are completely different...
Talk about a wake-up call. One day last month the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority in Boston lost its entire 2003 state subsidy — $13 million, or about 40 percent of its operating budget. State government is desperately trying to plug a ...
When preparing an RFP, remember: the quality of the proposals you receive is directly related to the quality of the RFP you issue. That said, here are some questions and answers that will help you write better RFPs...
The right menu will keep your attendees alert and ready to learn, and that's important. That makes food and beverage planning an integral part of a total meeting experience. And the trend toward more healthful eating is undeniable...
In a year of economic turmoil, at least one hospitality company came up smelling like a rose. HelmsBriscoe, the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based site selection company, sent $70 million more meeting business to its hotel partners in 2002 than it did in...
Every religious meeting planner wants to have a meeting that results in more than just “seats in seats.” You want your attendees to put what they learn into action. Small meetings are ideal vehicles for making that happen — if they're done well. I...
Universal Studio's Islands of Adventure supplied opening night fun at the December annual meeting of the International Association for Exhibition Management, held at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center. The meeting featured dozens of...
