With the second half of 2018 now underway, it’s time to focus on the big and small decisions associated with 2019’s meetings and incentive programs. At the AIC Hotel Group properties in Miami, Dominican Republic and Mexico’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts, our sales and service managers are now ramping up their communication with planners for […]
Read MoreSmart Meetings magazine goes out to more than 40,000 meeting, convention, incentive and trade-show planners across North America, and its magazine and website do a fine job of covering the important issues that planners face in their work. They also report on recent developments in popular meeting and incentive destinations to show planners the most […]
Read MoreFor meeting, convention and incentive planners who want to improve the effectiveness of their event-planning processes, improve the quality of the attendee experience at their events, and improve their own prospects for career advancement, June is always the best month to focus on those objectives. Why? Because Professional Convention Management Association holds its annual Education […]
Read MoreWell, the world of pro golf has gotten a lot more exciting lately. Tiger Woods has regained his health and is consistently finishing high on the leaderboard each week. Opposing him are young guns such as Jordan Speith, Dustin Johnson and Jason Day; their talent and fierce competitive natures make for entertaining Sunday afternoons for […]
Read MoreWhile the U.S. economy continues to hum along, some inflation signals have emerged that were predictable and which we all know will affect meeting and incentive costs in the coming year. For instance, hotel demand is strong so rates have risen. Second, a strong employment landscape means hotels must pay more to keep good workers, […]
Read MorePictured: Anna Maria Ruffin, SITE Global President & Kevin Edmunds, SITE International Board of Directors No matter what business you’re in, success doesn’t only come from getting the job done but also from making sure the right people know your role in the good work that was done. After all, that’s what the corporate recognition programs […]
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