If Elliott Masie were king of the forest, the woods would be blanketed with Wi-Fi, every encounter between predator and prey would be televised, and the results of every campfire chat would be shared instantly via blog or IM...
The NASD guidelines that govern the meetings and incentive practices of 5,000 financial services companies are notoriously vague — and they may not be getting any clearer...
When an Organization Cancels a meeting contract, computing the actual losses to the hotel's business can be cumbersome. And what happens if the hotel cancels? Most hotel contracts use the concept of “liquidated damages,” agreeing in advance what...
Here's a title you don't run into everyday at a hotel: community projects manager. That's the position that Jo Licata holds at the San Francisco Hilton. With overall responsibility for the hotel's charitable and community efforts, she's held this...
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. plans to extend its service to McCarran International Airport beginning in 2011. Plans include two stops at McCarran — the first at Terminal 1, the main terminal, and a second at the soon-to-be-built Terminal 3. The...
I Recently Attended a meeting that should have been run by the attendees. It was intended to roll out a piece of research to the constituents, who happened to be a group of very knowledgeable meeting planners. In fact, it was immediately apparent...
Room Setup is a critically important area when it comes to food and beverage functions. It can affect the flow of service, the amount of food and beverage consumed, and even the mood of the guests. The ambience can make or break a meal function...
Patricia Kerr's marching orders sound simple: “Our goal is to grow sales,” she says...