Management

New Gaylord Sales Head Sees Cos. Move to 'Strategy Mode'
Kemp Gallineau, Gaylord's new senior vice president and chief sales officer, spoke recently with MeetingNews about his new role and his outlook for 2010.
By Michael B. Baker
Chicago Seeks Convention Labor Reforms
Setting into motion sweeping changes to labor work rules at McCormick Place, state and city officials have proposed legislation they hope will lower costs and lure big meeting planners back to Chicago.
By Jay Boehmer
Less Flexibility, Perception Woes Burden Planners
Kirsten Olean of the Association of American Medical Colleges and Emily Milliot of AG Communications discuss the impact of the past year on meeting planners.
IRF Study: Incentive Industry 'Cautiously Optimistic'
The incentive travel industry is expecting the start of a slow but certain recovery in 2010, suggests a new study from the Incentive Research Foundation.
A Man, a Mouse and a Hog
George Aguel's passion for building the Disney brand is rivaled by only one thing: his Harley.
Convention Centers That Don't Make an Impact
Environmental stewardship is giving some convention centers a competitive advantage.
Starwood Amends Suit to Implicate Top Hilton Executives
Starwood Hotels & Resorts last week filed an amended version of its complaint of corporate espionage against Hilton Worldwide, implicating even Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta.
By Michael B. Baker
ALIS Delegates Show Optimism for Economy in 2010
Three-quarters of lodging industry investors believe an economic turnaround for the hotel industry will begin in 2010, according to a new survey.
Meetings International Joins Up With HPN
Hospitality Performance Network and Meetings International recently announced a joint venture that will launch on March 1.
By Seth Harris
BTN Honors Deutsche Bank's Debbie Dayton's Meetings Effort
Deutsche Bank global head of travel-related services Debbie Dayton recently was named 2009 International Travel Manager of the Year by MeetingNews sister publication Business Travel News.
By Seth Harris
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