Last Call
You're sound asleep, but being wrested from dreamland by the piercing cry of the alarm clock. You roll over, bring your fist down upon the snooze...
Loyalty: What Is It Good For?
Boeing's top meeting planner laughs at attempts by hotels to win her loyalty with free Krispy Kremes. Another veteran planner describes being dumped by...
Going, Going . . .
Carroll Reuben had ample reason to think her job was secure. As director of professional development for Classroom Connect, an El Segundo, California,...
Negotiation Know-How
Though the vast majority of convention facilities are publicly owned, a few are private, and a growing number of public facilities are managed by...
Sea Worthy
Could a cruise ship be the venue of your next meeting? It's an idea more and more budget-conscious planners are mulling over. In a recent survey, 79...
Oh, Spare Me
Trish Haudricourt calls it "a personal challenge," but it sounds more like meeting planner hell: Thirty days before Harley-Davidson's big-gest meeting...
Re-Create Yourself
Are your wells of ingenuity running a little dry? Try these tips and resources to get your creative juices flowing
The Mothers (and Fathers) of Invention
You got them rooms at the place Ben Affleck stayed last week. There's a tennis court and an 18-hole golf course. The conference room is ultra-modern,...