Walking The Fine Line
From the start of the economic down-turn that arrived in late 2000, association meetings have been on the minds of many companies to an extent that's...
Aces High
On May 10, 1972, Steve Ritchie was flying one of four McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantoms sent to penetrate North Vietnamese airspace ahead of an imminent...
Boot-Camp Seminars: Over the Top?
If the experiences of one major bank are anything to go by, training meetings in corporate America need some serious rethinking. Back in April, a...
CVBs' Threefer Madness
Could it be spring fever? The month of May saw the departure of not one but three CVB chiefs: Manny Cortez of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors...
Everything in Moderation
Want to get more recognition in business? How about agreeing to be on a panel, either at a company meeting or an association conference? By...
Hotel Labor Conflict is HERE
The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees (HERE) International Union is going straight to the source meeting planners in its efforts to impact...
Negotiate Defensively
To be a successful buyer in today's meeting/convention industry, you must negotiate defensively. If you are questioning whether it's worth it to spend...
New York Lockdown
Even on an uneventful day, Jeff Cohen's rush-hour commute into New York City can be a nightmare. But when the Republican National Convention comes to...