Creature Feature
The scene in San Jose last January was beastly, indeed. Hundreds of people were wandering around the Doubletree Hotel dressed as raccoons, tigers, and...
Every Breath You Take
Spring is in the air, and with it all manner of pollen from trees, grass, and weeds all of which conspire to create congestion. And so for the 36...
Firms Find Success in Co-Sponsorship
Some companies are taking sponsor-ship of marketing events to a higher level. More than simply contributing money in exchange for their name to be...
Get Comped
Meeting planners know it better than anyone: Not all deals are created equal. And when it comes to landing a sweet deal with a gaming venue, things get...
Give your attendance numbers a boost
There's no way to say this except to be blunt: Attendees have choices in how they spend their time and money. So to boost attendance, your conference...
Hold 'Em or Fold 'Em
Can you guess what game was developed in China more than 1,000 years ago, came to the U.S. in the early 1800s, and is known for having players rely on...
Hotels, Groups Get Labor Pains
Tensions are escalating, especially in Los Angeles and San Francisco, as hospitality workers' union UNITE HERE which has been involved in labor disputes...
Ladies to the Fore
On a warm spring day in 1986, 55 women from the ranks of meeting planning and hotel sales met at the golf club at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta...