Management

Meeting Professionals International Ousts Five Execs
The dust is almost settled after a quintet of firings and three new hires at Meeting Professionals International.
By Rayna Katz
Harrah's Closes the Deal
Las Vegas -- Shareholders of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc have approved an offer from Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and Apollo Management, L.P. to acquire the gaming giant. Harrah's expects the transaction...
Planners Forecast Tighter Budgets in Slowing Economy
Nearly two thirds of planners expect tightened event budgets in the event of a stalling economy later in the year, according to results of the latest MiMegasite.com poll.
Exhibition Industry Grows for Fourth Consecutive Year
Dallas -- The exhibition industry grew for the fourth consecutive year in 2006 as measured by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) Index of nearly 300 events.
SM: Story Behind the Cover
I was brought up on Little Rascals, not Mario Brothers, so when I met with Sara Welch to discuss art for her virtual meetings cover story, I was at a techno loss.
By Don Salkaln
Mouth for Sale: Michael Bergdahl, Wal-Mart Insider
Michael Bergdahl shares the lessons he learned during his tenure with the mega-retailer, Wal-Mart.
By Kinley Levack, Successful Meetings
Senate Bill Easing Travel Entry to U.S. Receives Industry Plaudits
Washington -- Travel industry leaders today praised a Senate bill designed to ease visitor entry into the United States while tightening security against possible acts of terrorism.
Growing Macau Wants More U.S. Meetings Business
Now that Macau has surpassed the Las Vegas Strip in gaming revenues, the Far East destination is looking to build on the momentum, in part, by attracting more U.S. meetings and incentives.
By Terri Hardin
Do Meeting Planners Fold, Check, or Raise?
When it comes to negotiating hotel contracts, how good are meeting planners' poker faces? Do they like to be aggressive, or do they prefer the path of least resistance? Find out in MN's Exclusive...
New Orleans Showcases Itself in Meeting Planners' Conference
Ready or not, the Big Easy put its best foot forward for MPI's Professional Education Conference in late January. And meeting planners' fears about the city's recent crime wave and ability to hold...
By Rayna Katz
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