From the lights of Las Vegas to the hustle and bustle of New York, downtown America is as popular as ever for association meetings. Downtown meetings can be expensive, but there are ways for budget-conscious planners to save money. Here are 20...
Dealing with the media can be intimidating. But if you understand journalists' objectives, the fear disappears and you can recognize media management as an opportunity to tell your organization's story. Use this checklist to boost your confidence...
The key to preparing for a potential crisis at a meeting is to develop strategies for fast, accurate communication, says Nancy L. Elder, CAE director, meetings and expositions, American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. Here are the...
In response to the meeting industry's growing concerns over attrition caused by attendees who book outside the block, the Convention Industry Council launched Project Attrition in April 2003 to come up with recommendations and solutions. Last...
Medical emergencies will happen at meetings. Often the difference between life and death may be seconds or minutes. Relying on your meeting staff or calling 911 is not the only answer, since few meeting venues are adequately trained or prepared...
The key to developing an income and expense budget is to include every element that may be part of your event. It is better to maintain a complete list of budget items, even if you don't need all of them at this moment, than to overlook an item...
When holding an international meeting, investigate the benefits of negotiating an official airline carrier with regard to attendee compliance, cost savings, etc. Begin as soon as the site is selected. Here is a checklist of issues to consider...
