FINANCIAL SERVICES PLANNERS CAN JOIN ICPA In recognition of the converging world of financial services and its own need to grow its membership, the Insurance Conference Planners Association is now welcoming members from financial services...

The Garden of the Gods Club, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, Colo., is now under the management of Destination Hotels & Resorts. Long a private club, set on a mesa offering remarkable views of the red rock spires that...

Budgets and Attendance: Still Rising London Pacific Life Insurance clearly isn't the only company investing in incentive programs. Incentive budgets rose again this year, up to a median of $1.1 million. (The median is the midpoint: An equal number...

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I suspect that I'm not the only planner who faces the challenge of getting workshop presenters to get their graphics prepared on time, on budget, and with a professional look. Just when I think I have them all in line, something will happen to...

INSURANCE PLANNERS REACT - "It's a bold move. I'm glad to see Ritz take a proactive stance to clean this up, rather than hitting full-service companies as well," says Steve Clark, CMP, AVP, conference and travel services, CUNA Mutual, Madison, Wis...

Do your meetings drag on without resolution? Do certain people on your team bulldoze decisions through? If you're frustrated with your meetings, groupware may help...

International events give attendees extra-special experiences. But with great opportunities come equally great challenges. You'll expect to spend more time dealing with travel, logistics, culture, communications, exchange rates - and bigger...

In the new century, incentive planners will head off the beaten path to explore exotic cultures and distant lands. We've collected postcards from a few of the world's newest incentive locales...

The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers has appointed Mark D. Tunney director of sales and marketing. Before joining the Sheraton Chicago, Tunney was vice president of sales for SeminarSource.com, headquartered in San Diego, Calif...