All items translated into Chinese should be in “Reformed Chinese.” (This does not apply to Taiwan, where Mandarin is used.) Touch is disliked, but Chinese will stand closer than Westerners in speaking. Keep hand gestures to a minimum. Silence...

A round-up of global eco-initiatives

Brazilians usually have two surnames. In writing, the mother's surname comes before the father's surname. Address people using the father's surname. Maintain steady eye contact in conversations; it is considered impolite to look away. It's...

Europe and the Middle East Sites News and Updates

When sunny days return to the Northeast, the sounds of backhoes, saws, and hammers rev up to let planners know that the New England states are getting set to give meetings their best seasons of the year. Here are the highlights of what's completed...

Canada Venue Sites and Updates

Over the past decade, Las Vegas has become known as a golf destination par excellence, and this year's Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Golf Tournament took place on two of the finest layouts that the city has to offer...

Gaylord Hotels celebrated in a big way on April 25, the grand opening of its newest property, the $865 million Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The largest combined hotel and convention center on the Eastern...

Eli Gorin, CMP, gives his top ten tips for planning international meetings

Family-inclusive meetings show employees that their time away from home is valued. A provider specializing in child care for conventions offers advice for a kid-friendly event...