Hundreds gathered to celebrate the achievements of six individuals who have made an indelible mark on the meetings and incentive industry at the Convention Industry Council's Hall of Leaders Gala on August 20 in Boston. Held only every other year...
The OnVantage/StarCite merger marks a continued consolidation of the meeting technology market over the past few years. Here are some other highlights...
Wachovia is a Cinderella story in customer service excellence. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., with 94,000 employees, Wachovia is the fourth-largest bank holding company in the United States and the third-largest full-service U.S. brokerage firm...
In Hot Springs, Va., The Homestead has just renovated its five presidential suites, located in the resort's historic East Wing. Each suite was expanded by 900 square feet, totaling 2,283 square feet, to include a foyer, a parlor, two bedrooms, and...
A provision restoring the tax deductibility of travel expenses of spouses who accompany partners on business trips was part of the inheritance tax/minimum wage bill voted down by the Senate last month, but the bill is not dead yet. Senate...
Managing meeting spending has become a hot topic, and a surprise merger announced last month brings together two of the most visible companies providing technology to help companies source meetings sites, track spending, and enforce meeting policy...
Interpreting the U.S. Tax code with respect to any industry can be tough, but the subtleties of the tax code in relation to incentives are downright perplexing...
Electronics rock, says Scott Siewert, region director of Atlanta-based USMotivation. That's what incentive winners want these days — and he doesn't see that trend slowing any time soon...
