You've nailed down the venue, secured the hotel rooms, booked the speakers, and signed the contracts. But some things are beyond even the best planner's control. What if — due to airline strikes, earthquakes, or other “acts of God” — the show can...
The recent partnership between Quincy, Mass. — based Passkey (www.passkey.com) and TravelCLICK (www.travelCLICK.com) will spawn a new meeting planning tool for hotels and single-property events...
Afficient, a new online event registration application service provider, offers religious meeting planners a “hassle-free registration service,” according to Laura Fischer, marketing manager...
Several months ago I wrote an editorial about how the attendees at the Professional Convention Management Association's annual meeting this year simply could not get enough information about attrition. Any session on the subject drew a bulging...
“A convent is on the Saint Mary's campus, so peace, quiet, and solitude are prominent characteristics; those qualities might not meet the needs of a faith group that wants to make a joyful noise.” ...
I was sold on Asheville, N.C., from the moment the jet's wheels touched down at Asheville Regional Airport. It's not just that it's in a beautiful natural setting, ringed by the Blue Ridge Mountains and studded with more art deco architectural...
Jamaica's solid hospitality infrastructure has long made it a popular Caribbean destination for meetings and incentive groups — and that infrastructure keeps getting stronger. Air Jamaica, which offers nonstop flights from many U.S. gateways...
