Thieves Strike Shows' Weak Spots
Despite increased security, convention center events still attract thieves, especially after hours and on the loading docks.
Tips For Working With Hotel Staffs
Turning a meeting into a great memory takes a lot of effort from the planner and the hotel staff. Here is a list of 10 tips that will ensure you get the...
Tools of the Trade - 2005-01-01
Peel Out
Use Technology To Take Your Planning Skills To the Next Level
Event planning is a process that includes millions of details that all need to be perfectly timed and balanced, from selecting sites and sourcing...
When Hotels Change Flags
If you work with or for a hotel, you probably know that they occasionally change owners and brands. Hotels are often attractive targets for real estate...
And the Winners Are . . . - 2004-12-01
The purpose of Successful Meetings ' Super Six Awards of Excellence is to recognize event planning innovation, creativity, and achievement. We divide...
Change and Creativity Are Compatible
Our client, the insurance company Washington Mutual, had an annual incentive program called the President's Club, that had been running successfully for...
Enter the Dragon
It's early morning in late August as a group of American meeting planners on a site visit passes through the lobby of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, where...