All of a sudden we seem to be living in a world of superlatives. How else can you describe the events of September 11 than to say that they were the most horrifying in our collective memory? As someone who has never lived through a world war and...

With incentives, it sometimes takes an expert to figure out who should write a check to the Internal Revenue Service at the end of the year. Here are some guidelines...

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With the economy in a relative crawl compared with last year's supercharged boom, you would think companies would be scaling back on luxurious incentive trips and events. And that's just what some — but not all — companies are doing...

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What if checking into a hotel were as easy as picking up a rental car? A bellhop would greet you at the curb, swipe your credit card on a handheld device, give you a key, and send you to your room...

While the anemic economy has caused some companies to shortcut their meetings, many incentive programs will continue to get the green light, industry observers predict. It's all about maintaining morale — and sales...

It's no secret that financial services meetings have been hit hard by the economic slowdown. “Meeting and travel are the low-hanging fruit when companies start watching their costs,” says Jan Hennessey, director of meetings and travel management...

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Technology today is confusing enough to make R2-D2's domed head spin. But it's also something you can't ignore, especially if your event is planning to use the latest science. To determine if your venue is adequately wired for your event, schedule...