Convention and Visitors Bureau executives discuss trends in medical meetings, the economy, and airlift
Sep 01, 2008
Is it a buyer's market yet? How are airline cuts affecting meetings? What are the trends in the medical meetings market? CDV execs from around the country answer these questions.
Community Service Events at Financial Services Meetings
Community Service Events at Financial Services Meetings
Sep 01, 2008
“Sometimes people look at corporate social responsibility as touchy-feely,” says Stephanie Olivero. “In reality, it's smart business.” Olivero, meeting planner at MetLife in Long Island City, N.Y., has seen first hand the incredible motivating ef...
Don't Mess With the Law
Sep 01, 2008
A well-drafted contract can allocate most risk and responsibility between planners and venues, but one area that generally can't be negotiated is the impact of various laws and regulations...
Grow Your Tournament with Peripheral Events
Sep 01, 2008
Many times, corporate golf events have a limited field of prospective players. What I'm going to share with you are ways not only to increase overall tournament participation but to attract additional participants to your event. They can also help...
Volunteaming Activities by Ritz-Carlton
Sep 01, 2008
You've heard of voluntourism. Now The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. has coined the word “volunteaming.” Under its VolunTeaming program, launched in July, corporate groups can plan community service projects during meetings. Overseeing the projects is Sue...
Finding a Way to Give Back
Sep 01, 2008
A cautionary tale about incorporating charitable acts into an incentive program outside the U.S.
How Is the Economy Affecting Your Meetings?
Aug 11, 2008
Four meeting managers discuss how the economy and the newly released PhRMA code that affects some medical meetings are influencing their business.  
Legal Ease: In the Case of a Dispute
Aug 01, 2008
One of the more frequently overlooked provisions of a meeting contract is the clause dealing with dispute resolution — the procedure to be followed when one of the parties breaches its obligations...
Patti Shock: The Fun and Fundamentals of Barbecue
Aug 01, 2008
Whether you spell it barbeque, barbecue, Bar-B-Q, or just BBQ, it is a popular item for outdoor events. Barbecue can be loosely defined as meat plus fire plus sauce. The meat can be any of a variety of cuts and types, including pork ribs, a side...
Bringing Ethics to the Table
Bringing Ethics to the Table
Aug 01, 2008
Cabrin Kelly-Hale, a 28-year hotel catering veteran, joined the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson as director of event planning during the resort's pre-opening in 2004. She worked closely with Executive Chef Ryan Littman on a journey to green cuis...
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