The centerpiece of downtown Detroit's Civic Center, Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center offers 700,000 square feet of total space, with 600,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, expansive atrium areas, eight ballrooms with river views, and...
I suppose that it's human nature to view life, situations, people, and the world from a narrow, limited perspective. After all, we see things through the personal “eyes” of our own mind — eyes colored by our upbringing, experiences, past successes...
Located in downtown Houston, the George R. Brown Convention Center, the city's major convention hall, is expanding to one million square feet of space. The center's excellent facility, outstanding flexibility, and experienced staff creates a...
Overland Park is a special blend of metropolitan amenities and suburban hospitality — all wrapped up in a contemporary, park-like setting. It is less than 15 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area, which offers an abundance of attractions...
A toothpick to Nancy Frede is much more than a stick in a piece of cheese. “Logos on toothpicks at a buffet — what a terrific sponsorship option,” she says. Then again, this is a woman who can't walk down the aisle of a local flea market without...
PRICE PER GROSS SQUARE FOOT, indemnification clauses, force majeure cancellation policies, T1 lines, high-speed connectivity … what is negotiable and what isn't, when it comes to convention centers? Convention centers negotiations are a completely...
For meetings that have networked computers, presenters who access the Internet, or other connectivity needs, religious meeting planners need a grasp of connectivity basics. You don't need to be an expert, but a basic understanding is important...
Denver's Mayor Wellington Webb picked the Hyatt Corp. to manage a 1,100-room headquarters hotel, to be located within a block or two of the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. The announcement was made on August 18, during the American...
The days of banking unused nonrefundable airline tickets are over, at least for clients of US Airways, American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, and United. The airlines' nonrefundable fares are now unusable after the scheduled date of travel if...