The CME and pharmaceutical industries received a reprieve when the U.S. Senate failed to take up the Physician Payments Sunshine Act in 2007. But it is likely to be up for a vote in 2008, cautions Thomas P. Sullivan, president, Rockpointe Corp....
While the weather was a bit overcast yesterday, the mood at the Professional Convention Management Association’s Annual Meeting, going on now at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, is upbeat. This is especially true for...
Destination management companies have been a critical component of corporate meetings for over four decades, but the role of DMCs is changing, driven by an evolution of the needs, expectations, and requirements of meeting planners. Here’s our list...
Whether or not you’re a baseball fanatic, you’ll appreciate the insights of sports-management legend Stan Kasten, president of the Washington Nationals baseball team. Kasten will be the keynoter at Destinations Showcase February 7 at the...
The U.S. Department of Transportation has determined that lithium batteries are a potential fire hazard, and as a result, as of January 1, airline passengers are no longer allowed to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage...