Ranging from 3.6 percent in Switzerland to a whopping 25 percent in Denmark and Sweden, value-added tax (more commonly known as VAT or by various other acronyms) represents a hefty portion of a meeting's budget. The good news is that many...
At a time in history when uncertainty clouds seemingly every realm of life, the religious meetings market can be called an island of stability — a welcome sight...
The rules of negotiating depend on the cultural orientation of the person you are working with — so take off your American hat and put on a different one. Similarly, don't expect facilities overseas to be duplications of their America counterparts...
Holding a meeting downtown can make your job as a religious meeting planner both harder and easier. Easier because these destinations are often more conveniently located than resort areas, and typically your attendees will not want for plenty of...
Following a grand opening (expansion & renovation) in May 2000, the ultramodern COEX now offers the international convention industry spectacular new facilities that include 2,421,870 square feet of space on eight floors, including four...
After boarding my Thai Airways flight to Bangkok in early January, I was pleased to see many other American road warriors. I thought, “Great! These folks are back on the international business beat.” I was proud to be part of this resurgence, and...
When it comes to foreign contract negotiations, being a “bull in a china shop” is a really bad idea, advises Laurie Fitzgerald, convention manager for Smith, Bucklin and Associates Inc., Northbrook, Ill. As manager of the International DB2 Users...
ICC JEJU, the Resort Convention Center in the exotic tourist destination Jeju Island, opens its doors on April 2003 to serve any type of convention, meeting, exhibition, or event...