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OK, this is just silly: business meeting lingo bingo. But it could be fun to play during all that downtime (yeah, right) at your keynoter's next jargon-laden general session. Feel free to add your industry's buzz words and play along--I'm just...

There are a couple of interesting articles in the latest issue of Promo magazine: ...

Dolce has set up a really nice resource section for planners on its Web site. It offers everything from a pricing comparison calculator, meeting room setup tool, and room dimension converter to an "ask the expert" forum. It's an excellent resource...

In response to a request for information about sponsorships on the MIMlist listserv, Ray Verhelst with XtndEvent/TWI Group had some great info to share. With his permission, I'm posting it here. ...

I've heard of greasing the palms of various hotel workers, but until now, I've never heard of greasing the walls. But that's what this guy did--coated every object in his motel room with the contents of 14 jars of Vaseline...

No, but guests might be. According to this, "A recent survey conducted at major hotel chains across the U.S. reveals that most hotel bath, shower and sink fixtures deliver water at scalding temperatures." Scalding showers were found at almost 90...

This item from Hotel Online from AAA about hotel ratings says...

If you're like me (and most of your attendees), breathing recirculated air on planes and in hotels, combined with spreading germs shaking hands with all those colleagues at the conference can end up making people sick. The good news is that all...

And why not? Especially now that business air travel costs are down to '99 levels. ...

All too often, new convention centers take years and years to become profitable. But Overland Park, Kan., had a much better experience, according to a press release: ...