Great Expectations
The economy's coming back, and with it the opportunity for each and every business to reclaim its piece of the pie. After years of sluggish sales and...
Let's Get Ready to Rumble
Hotel contracting is about as enjoyable as going to the dentist. Or doing your taxes. Or doing both at the same time. In other words, it's no fun at...
Let's Get Ready to Rumble
There's a push for new hotel contracts, but look carefully before you sign.
Put Show Biz Into Your Trade Show
The best way to attract and mobilize more customers to attend your trade show is to bring a "show biz" mentality to all your advance marketing and...
Second Tier, With Gusto
Talk about a turnaround. Despite analysts' oft-repeated warnings that too many secondary cities had built too much convention space, many are finding...
Shelter from the Storm
This special "Tsunami Update" Web site provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the current situation in Southeast Asia and implications in the...
Short Orders
What's the time of year most planners dread? The four-week period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every off-site venue is booked for holiday...
Short Orders
Tighter lead times are challenging, but there are ways to avoid the pitfalls of reduced availability and higher room rates