Unless you are completely familiar with a venue already and know the sales and management team in place, it’s important to fully review a site in person before signing any agreements. That means you should bring a site inspection checklist every time you select a venue for meeting and event planning. This reduces the chance… [more]
Business Travel Forecast for 2012
November 13, 2011 By
Business travel pricing for 2012 is expected to vary depending on region and location. The highest increases are expected in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. This, according to the American Express Global Business Travel Global Forecast. The need for companies to invest in business travel as a means to support business growth, as well as travel… [more]
Meetings Industry Seems Optimistic
November 8, 2011 By
People must meet, and if the mood at IMEX America is any indication, business events are showing signs of recovery for 2012 and beyond.
Will International Meetings and Events Industry Prosper in 2012?
November 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
The general mood in the business travel industry is cautiously optimistic vs. the gloom felt by many just a couple years ago when travel was treated as a political punching bag. In October 2011, more than 2,000 international meeting professionals attended IMEX America, a new trade show for worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel held… [more]
Salon and Spa Services at Events?
November 7, 2011 By
Many special event planners search for new and interesting ways to attract attendees to programs. The objective is to catch someone’s interest in a way that they feel they will want to attend the event. One such idea may be to incorporate complimentary salon and spa services into the event. Jacie Reid, Managing Director of… [more]
