What planner hasn't shrunk in his chair at a crude joke told by a comedian he or she hired? Those who don't want to be blindsided by an off-color remark should consider Clean Comedians, whose motto is: “It doesn't have to be filthy to be funny.” ...

TERRORISM, WAR, communicable diseases, hurricanes, snowstorms, labor strikes …. Not only can the “what ifs” keep you up at night, they can cost your company big bucks...

The Intelligence Bill passed in December contains several provisions that affect travel and meetings...

Suzette Eaddy listened closely late this summer to news reports about elevated terrorism threats. Eaddy, director of conferences for the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc., New York, was particularly concerned because her group...

We went straight to the experts — Susan Friedman, author of Meeting Planning For Dummies; Bonnie Wallsh, chief solutions officer, Bonnie Wallsh Associates, and a popular industry educator; and Ruth Levine, founder of Speak Inc. — to get their...

PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL WINE tasting, or trying to match wines with a gourmet meal, can be overwhelming. All too often, sommeliers suggest wines that you've never heard of. Their recommendations could be great advice, but they could also be based on...