Sponsorship Guide: Think Big
This year, associations will reap $466 million from sponsorships. But most of these arrangements aren't as valuable as they could be. Here's what needs...
Planner's Workshop: On Site
How to get the most out of speakers at your conferences.
Food & Beverage: Too Many Cooks?
When groups book a dinner at the Interactive Chef's Table at Scottsdale, AZ's CopperWynd Resort & Club, they come ready to get their hands dirty.
Technology Talk: Are You Ready for the Crash of 2007?
No, I'm not pumping a scare book about the collapse of Western Civilization. Rather, I'm warning about a much more likely event the crash of your...
The Steep Price of Loyalty
Meeting coordinators are all too aware that the current hotel sellers' market is tough to navigate, mainly because of higher room rates and less...
Tools of the Trade - 2007-06-01
Dancing Fools
Hotel Chains Unleash Stylish Brands
Giddy over the hospitality industry's recent strength, and while new hotel construction is still booming, many hoteliers are introducing new brands. Two...
Meetings Law: Limiting liability at your conferences
Meetings Law: Limiting liability at your conferences
It's important to understand, and avoid, liability traps when planning conferences.