Here's my list of the top 10 negotiating tips for meeting planners. 1. You won't get anything unless you ask for it. Negotiators often fail to raise an issue because they don't think they have a chance of success. Don't be afraid. Not only do good...

At the 25th Anniversary Alliance for CME Conference, speakers looked to medicine's past to find guideposts for CME of the future...

The Southwest continues to bloom with new developments aimed squarely at the meetings and conventions market. Leading the pack, not surprisingly, is Las Vegas. The city redefined itself as much more than a gaming destination with the opening last...

This is the second in my two-part column on online site selection. For Part 1, see January/February 2000 MM, page 132...

Oh, What a Bermuda-ful Day ...

Whether you're looking for high technology or an escape from the wired world, conference centers offer a meeting environment customized to your needs...

ALLIANCE FOR CME TURNS 25 The Alliance for CME celebrated its 25th anniversary annual conference in New Orleans--what better place for a party? Held January 19 to 22 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the conference attracted a record 1,327...

"It was a real eye opener " said Brian Glynn, vice president of operations for the Meetings Management Group in Indian-apolis. "This is a destination that seems to have something for everyone." Added Sheryl Allison, meeting coordinator for the...

We first met Shawn Collins, chair of the Collins Law Firm, Naperville, Ill., when he represented the North American Spine Society, one of the four societies named as defendants in the pedicle screw litigation...

Recreating the mood of turn-of-the-century New England, the resorts' warm and inviting setting is perfect for retreats, board meetings, and conferences, with the fine restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of Disney's BoardWalk and Epcot(r) just...