Bringing It All Together: On the Record: Jim Gans, Senior Vice President, Operations, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
Jim Gans: The Las Vegas Convention Center is almost 50 years old. We have done a series of remodels and additions to the facility, so what we have is a complex of additions put together over time. It's...
Cover Story sidebar: New York, London, Dubai . . .
Messe Frankfurt brings meetings travel to Dubai and beyond; some of the most significant facilities coming online for groups
Cover Story: Meetings Oasis
In a region rife with tension and misunderstanding, Dubai offers Westerners a meetings-friendly destination
Minneapolis-Saint Paul Revamps Transportation Infrastructure
Minneapolis-Saint Paul will undergo a $3 billion transportation overhaul over the next 10 years.
Cover Story: Striking a Balance
All work and no play makes Jane a dull girl. That's why some organizations are offering planners flex-time work schedules.
Gaming Meetings: On the List
How planners can get their people through the doors of the hottest clubs and lounges
State of the "Art" Convention Centers
Convention centers around the country are incorporating gallery spaces in an effort to introduce meeting attendees to art from the area, encourage locals to visit the center, and beautify a space...
Mouth for Sale: Andy Papathanassiou, Training Titan
Andy Papathanassiou, team personnel director with Hendrick Motorsports and executive director of the North Carolina Motorsports Association, is also a speaker who stresses motivation and the power of...
Meeting Planners' Handbook 2007: Achieving a Career/Life Balance
Tips on a successful strategy toward maintaining harmony between work and your personal life.
Meeting Planners' Handbook 2007: Managing Your Meetings Career
To be a successful planner, you certainly must have skills in site selection, food and beverage management, budget management, and setting objectives.