Who doesn't like to take a gamble now and then? Torrance, Calif. — based American Honda Corp.'s Spin Play promotion rewards salespeople who sell certain models with a chance to log onto a special Web site, where they play blackjack, roulette, and...
GOLF HAS BEEN TAKING some hits lately. First there was the research by the National Golf Foundation reporting that more than half of the golf facilities in the United States saw a decline in rounds played in 2003. Then, in a recent article on “the...
Don't miss our first-ever “Outsourcing Sourcebook,” starting on page 99 — an invaluable resource for people looking to hire independent planners, incentive firms, and more. To be listed in our next directory, contact Claire Coupal at ccoupal...
JET LAG 1. (noun) a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects after a long flight through several time zones ...
A MASSAGE AL FRESCO. At Destination Hotels & Resorts' Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, that's one option. Recently opened on a 9.5-acre former equestrian estate north of San Diego, the resort's 8,000-square-foot Spa at Estancia has private...
Go to icpanet.com today to register for the 2004 ICPA Annual Meeting, November 14 to 18, 2004, at The Grand Wailea, Maui. The design team has assembled a knockout educational and networking program. You'll find program details and updates online...
Had enough haggling over room rates? What if you could negotiate with a hotel chain once, settling not just contract terms and conditions but also setting a standard discount on food and beverage — even room rates — for all meetings booked at any...
E-mail is the marketing vehicle of choice for independent planners who need to get the word out about their services. We tapped several planners for tips on how to keep recipients from hitting the delete key...
that consumers pay an average of $571 extra when they buy a car, to cover the cost of dealer trips and bonuses?
Source: Art Spinella, CNW Marketing/Research, Bandon, Ore.
A new activity on the teambuilding circuit is well-suited for high-level groups: orienteering. In team orienteering, groups take a half day to learn basic skills such as compass reading, topographical map reading, and distance pace-setting, then...