At the 6th Insurance Conference Planners Association Summer FORUM, held July 12 to 14 in Québec City, attendees got not only a wide range of educational sessions but also some top-notch entertainment. The opening night's kickoff? An elaborate...
Community was the theme woven through Meeting Professionals International's Professional Education Conference in Las Vegas in July: online communities; a community that supports the needs of women; and a more multicultural meeting community...
Bjorn Hanson, a lodging consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, has seen major changes in hotel fee structures in the past two years. Here are some examples...
Arizona is one of only two states that does not adjust to Daylight Saving Time.… More than 12 million people visit Phoenix each year.… Wannabe cowboys should check out Arizona Cowboy College at www.cowboycollege.com....The original name of...
Every year, I argue with my tax accountant. I say: “Let's deduct the cost of my home office. I'm a legitimate telecommuter.” He says “Fine, I can do that. But do you really want to send a red flag to the I.R.S.?” ...
Taking “make learning fun” to heart, Global Events Partners, a network of destination management companies from all over the world, hosted 80 meeting and incentive planners in June for three days of learning, networking, and just plain fun...
One of the most confusing (and potentially most painful) aspects of AV is dealing with the charges to deliver, set up, and/or operate your equipment. What is reasonable? What is not? When should there be a service charge? Should it be taxed...
