The FICP West Coast Chapter held its 2006 regional meeting in Newport Beach, Calif., August 10 to 12, at the beautiful, newly renovated Newport Beach Fairmont Hotel...
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the achievements of six individuals who have made an indelible mark on the meetings and incentive industry at the Convention Industry Council's Hall of Leaders Gala on August 20 in Boston. Held only every other year...
In Hot Springs, Va., The Homestead has just renovated its five presidential suites, located in the resort's historic East Wing. Each suite was expanded by 900 square feet, totaling 2,283 square feet, to include a foyer, a parlor, two bedrooms, and...
Interpreting the U.S. Tax code with respect to any industry can be tough, but the subtleties of the tax code in relation to incentives are downright perplexing...
To help meeting managers carve out a career path in the ever-evolving world of corporate meetings, three Toronto-area meeting professionals have joined forces to launch a unique mentoring program that is starting to gain traction...
A frank and tip-filled session on contingency planning in these uncertain times sparked a lot of conversation at Financial & Insurance Conference Planners Northeast Chapter meeting, August 20 to 22 at the Hotel Viking, Newport, R.I. The four...
A lot of Attention is devoted to incentive travel in this magazine because the insurance industry is big on incentive travel. Over the years, I have attended incentive conferences with my clients in Costa Rica, London, Hong Kong, Hawaii, the...
Scott L. White, who currently serves as the executive vice president of the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau, will become the new director of the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau as of October 2. He was selected to head the...
Managing meeting spending has become a hot topic, and a surprise deal announced today throws a log on the fire. Two of the most visible companies providing technology tools to help companies source meetings sites, track spending, and enforce...
