It was a discussion among association chapter leaders on how to increase membership. The usual campaign strategies were mentioned. But for all the tactics, I had a larger question: What is our value proposition—is it strong enough?
Even if it we...
Whether you’re looking for a new home for a sun-loving incentive group, a brand-spanking-new ballroom in downtown D.C., or a sure-to-be-hot luxury boutique in Vegas, 2014 is going to be a great year to book meeting space.
Here are 15 properties ...
The amenity that most influences planners' booking decisions is discounted sleeping rooms, according to a Cvent survey of 800 U.S.-based meeting planners. Meanwhile, the most attractive amenity to their attendees is free Wi-Fi/Internet.
The surv...
More than 180 corporate, association, government, and independent meeting planners responded to the second annual Destination Hotels & Resorts State of the Meetings Industry survey in September 2013. Here’s what they see ahead in 2014:
Budget St...
David Peckinpaugh, president of Maritz Travel, discusses “marketing 3.0,” or community-to-community marketing and how that trend is influencing meeting design.