Management

The Cold Facts
First the good news: According to a study published this summer in the Journal of the American Medical Association, those who traveled in planes that recirculated air did not get more colds than those...
The Spanish Century
Salsa. Mojitos. Iglesias. J.Lo. Riding a crest of popularity, Latin culture has exploded on the scene, sweeping Hollywood and MTV in its wake. Its amazing success has awakened pent-up Latino pride and,...
By Suzanne Davis & Vincent Alonzo Additional reporting Sara J. Welch
Trust Me - 2002-11-01
Last month's column dealt with antitrust laws, which are intended to protect the principles of a free market, competition, and supply and demand. Trade associations are at particular risk for antitrust...
By Tyra Hilliard
Walking the Talk
In mid-September, Starwood Hotels and Resorts' CEO Barry Sternlicht stood before a large crowd in New York City's Bryant Park, joined by actor Harry Anderson (from TV's Night Court) and former Mayor Ed...
What Comes With the Room?
Hotel room rates have nearly hit rock bottom for attendees, but planners are finding they can even negotiate amenities into the price of the room. Hotels are offering free breakfasts, package deals on...
Across the Ages
Lucky Luciano. He put the "organized" in organized crime. He modernized the Mafia, replacing Sicilian strong-arm methods with a corporate structure, and even a board of directors, to drive the bottom...
Apology Accepted
The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement on August 15 with Marriott International and one of the Iowa hotels Marriott manages to resolve allegations of discrimination against Arab, Muslim,...
Confusing Cruising
An increasing number of cruise companies are adopting so-called automatic gratuity programs. The companies say such programs spare passengers the confusion of figuring out who gets what and end the...
By Vincent Alonzo
Dutch Treat
Corporate planners: Recognize this face? You might see it snarling behind the mike at your firm's next shareholders' meeting.
Famtastic
With three decades in the meetings industry, Sandy Catrone knows her way around a familiarization, or "fam" trip. So when the invitation came to visit Biarritz, France, the president of European...
By Marc Boisclair
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