Grande Lakes Resort Think of it as an oasis away from the mad dash of the pilgrims from the North. The 500-acre Grande Lakes Resort, Orlando, Fla., opened in July. The resort includes a 584-room Ritz-Carlton and a 1,000-room JW Marriott hotel and...
Lifestyle incentives show employees you care about what matters to them and create a connection with the company — something many employees have lost...
Mega-travel agencies have long maintained meeting departments for corporate clients, but since the elimination of airline commissions, smaller agencies are moving into the meeting market. The trend is blurring the line between independent planning...
With visitor traffic down in most major cities, and attendance at large trade shows particularly hard-hit, it's no wonder local governments are looking for reasons — and scapegoats. Since March, the marketing efforts of convention bureaus in...
While corporations from Enron to WorldCom are feeling the heat for unethical business practices, few have their feet held to the fire for their improprieties — including those at meetings — like the pharmaceutical industry. ABC's Peter Jennings...
Louisville is synonymous with thoroughbred racing, beautiful countryside, and Southern charm. Its solid reputation as a top meeting destination comes from its accessibility, affordability, and outstanding meeting facilities. The Kentucky...
The International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, based in Washington, D.C., has launched a Convention and Expenditure Impact Study that it hopes will standardize industry economic impact calculations and provide updated measures...
