A joint study between the Site International Foundation and the Incentive Travel Council of the Incentive Marketing Association identifies the participants’ view of incentive travel has released some initial findings about the benefits of incentive travel. Based on a survey of more than 1,000 incentive travel participants – both qualifiers and non-qualifiers – incentive travel… [more]
Thailand Anticipates 75% Growth in Global Meetings Industry Visitors by 2016
October 18, 2011 By
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) recently announced a five year plan that projects roughly 1.45 million business travel visitors for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) by 2016; Thailand expects 828,000 MICE visitors for 2012. Revenue from MICE travelers is also expected to grow by 87 percent during this time. According to Mr…. [more]
The Palazzo in Las Vegas: Reviewed
October 17, 2011 By
If you’re searching for a Las Vegas mega hotel that offers comfortable rooms, excellent service, fine dining and more, see our hotel review of The Palazzo for business travelers.
The Palazzo in Las Vegas
October 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
The Palazzo Las Vegas is an Italian-themed hotel and convention destination toward the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. Opened in 2008, it has more than 3,000 suites on 50 floors, luxury shopping, fantastic restaurants, a massive spa, gaming and more. Connected to The Venetian and Sands Expo Center, here’s what you need to… [more]
Traveling to London? Consider These Upcoming London Calendar of Events
October 17, 2011 By
Dozens of Limited Edition London experiences and events are scheduled now through the end of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (September 2012) in the UK’s capital. From private evening tours at Buckingham Palace (January 1 – September 30, 2012) to seeing the most complete Da Vinci exhibition ever (November 9, 2011 to February 5,… [more]
How to Find a Venue for Meetings and Events
October 14, 2011 By
Deciding the best event space venue for your event is critical to your program’s overall success. It takes time, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. It’s actually a fun challenge to find a venue for a meeting, conference or event. Assuming you have already identified the type of event space you are planning and… [more]
Corporation for Travel Promotion Qualifies to Receive $22.2 Million
October 3, 2011 By
Today the Corporation for Travel Promotion (CTP) announced it has received financial commitments from the private sector to qualify for $22.2 million in matching federal contributions to execute the nation’s first-ever nationally coordinated international travel marketing program for the United States. The CTP is a public-private partnership, which is funded partially through private sector contributions… [more]
One Day in Cordoba, Spain
October 3, 2011 By
Located in southern Spain, Cordoba has a rich historic past. If you’re here for business or extending your stay, learn how you could spend 24 hours in Cordoba.
Cordoba, Spain in a Day
October 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
The historic quarter in Cordoba, Spain has a remarkable history of cultures that settled here during Roman, Muslim and Christian eras, including a thriving Jewish community between the 10th and 12th centuries. And much of the architecture from these eras still remains, allowing visitors to experience that past. Your base? Cordoba’s Jewish quarter. It’s a… [more]
CMP Certification and Exam for Meeting Planners
October 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program in 1985 to enhance the knowledge and performance of meeting professionals, promote the status and credibility of the meeting profession and advance uniform standards of practice. Today, more than 12,000 individuals in 34 countries have earned this designation, which is based on professional… [more]
