Many technologies originate as a way to do things cheaper, faster, or better. Others — such as conference archiving — break open a whole new space. While archive services can indeed replace the audiocassettes and conference handouts, the new...
“Why spend the energy, money, and effort to be a participating member of RCMA?” a denominational event planner once asked me. “We already know what works for our events.” ...
Passkey is on a roll. In less than two weeks in October, the Quincy, Mass.-based online housing management provider announced contracts with both Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Chicago, and Marriott International, Washington, D.C. Both chains plan to...
Geralyn Mason needed easels for a convention in October, but the sales staff at the Mainz, Germany, Hilton didn't understand. “I drew a picture to help them grasp what I needed,” recalls Mason, vice president of meetings and expositions for...
Baseball has its Hall of Fame. Writers have the Pulitzer Prize. And the hospitality industry has the Hall of Leaders. Launched 18 years ago by the Convention Industry Council, the honor is given to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary...
“Women have to take control of their careers. Success is not going to come to you. You've got to go after it,” says Carnegie Mellon economist Linda Babcock. She co-authored the recently published book Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender...