Few companies canceled meetings in the first quarter simply because of perception issues, according to a recent survey by the National Business Travel Association. However, concerns over the economy, coupled with the “AIG affect”—the negative...

Site (formerly the Society of Incentive and Travel Executives) rolled out its 2009 Crystal Awards competition, considered by many to be the Emmy Award of the incentive industry. The Crystal Awards honor companies that deliver world-class...

Don't post the corporate logo at the airport. Don't wear your staff shirt. Be sure our company's name is not visible at the resort. These edicts were given to a FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY MEETING PROFESSIONAL recently before an incentive program...

An outside-the-box, inside-the-lines community service event

Chairwoman of the board, Incentive Research Foundation (which holds its annual invitational May 13-17 at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Palm Springs), regional director of sales, Prince Resorts Hawaii ...

When implementing a new strategic meetings management program, CI should be top of mind throughout the entire process.

Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa blends new luxury and British charm.

In the midst of a global recession, shrinking staffs, slashed budgets, and media backlash against business meetings, financial and insurance meeting planners’ partnerships with hotels and other suppliers are more crucial then ever.

It's hard to believe that it has been eight years since I began my tenure as editor of then Insurance Conference Planner. Nearly 50 issues later, there is so much I am proud of — from the heartfelt November/December 2001 issue of ICP with the...