This year is all about scrutiny: of your budget, of your meetings, of your department, of you. Our suggestion? Step into the spotlight and show ’em what you’ve got: a strategic focus, measurable results...
With discussion topics ranging from the economy to site selection to retaining top talent, executives from the 18-member Lynette Owens & Associates Advisory Council met last summer at the Ginn Hammock Beach Resort...
In mid-November, as corporate America was reeling from the Wall Street crash and looking ahead to an uncertain economy, some 135 corporate travel managers and meeting planners came together with 165 Marriott sales...
A group of Marriott’s top corporate clients gathered last week to hear the hotel company’s president and COO, along with other executives, talk about the state of the company—and tackle some tough questions...
The outlook for meeting planning is full of change and challenge, said a panel of experts at the 2008 Motivation Show in September. Moderated by Betsy Bair, editorial director, MeetingsNet; and Barbara Scofidio...
Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa, & Casino, August 7-10, for the annual Ritz-Carlton Caribbean Advisory Council, a group of senior-level insurance meeting managers and Ritz-Carlton representatives...
When I traveled to New York City recently, I had the thrill of staying in the midst of the neon and excitement of Times Square at the Marriott Marquis. A lot of other travelers had the same thrill: The hotel was runn...
The stormy economy is throwing meeting management into chaos. If you're not canceling a meeting, you're probably planning one with next to no lead time. While your sales force struggles to meet its goals, you're stil...
