As I roamed the annual meeting of the Professional Convention Management Association last month in Miami Beach, the "A" word just wouldn't go away - no not that A word! The other A word, the one that seemed to haunt a lot of other people at the...
Planners of large meetings traditionally have found it easier to negotiate space at a hotel than those who plan small meetings. Does this mean that small-meeting planners should resign themselves to paying more for less? Absolutely not. Once you...
There are no second chances when you ship materials to a meeting or convention. If materials arrive late - or not at all - you're in trouble. How do you avoid such disasters? By using qualified, experienced suppliers. But remember that suppliers...
Seeking cues on Thai etiquette? Looking for Spanish currency info? This guide includes everything from organizations to Web sites to books to help you with your international event...
eSociety: Getting Burned, Lessons Learned It was the first dot-com portal builder to target associations, and it appears eSociety.com, the Bellevue, Wash. - based Web house, is the first to flame out. A letter was posted on its Web site on...
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research's first-ever census puts the number of annual exhibits held in the U.S. far above any previous estimates...
What does it take to build a successful career in association meetings? Here's a look at the paths of three top achievers, and a game plan for advancing your own career...
"I've done everything I could do in meetings, but I didn't want to get out of the association business." When you're Jacy Hanson, a 17-year association veteran, with 10 of those years as national meetings services division director for the...
