Many of us have organized educational events that featured key opinion leaders from around the globe. We understand the appeal of bringing in experts from new regions to speak to a domestic audience. But what happens when we are ready to take our...
Yanks are direct when it comes to business. Friendly and cordial at the outset of a meeting, they are quick to get down to work — a style that some European counterparts can find disconcerting. Brits, on the other hand, prefer a “don't rock the...
As U.S. meeting and incentive planners scout for meeting rooms and hotel blocks that can accommodate their events in today's seller's market, they're more often looking beyond our borders to source those programs. It's not only because meetings...
Only 27 countries are part of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Travelers from the other 164 countries of the world need a visa to enter the United States — and the process of getting one can be daunting. In a report issued in April, the U.S...
The meetings industry is experiencing a resurgence in international events. Taking events abroad can create excitement among attendees and increase attendance. But a planner must be careful to consider the unique legal issues that arise with these...
Overseas meetings planned by U.S. organizations are back — way back. Of course, they never really went away, but I've sensed a tremendous resurgence this year, reflected in a number of indicators...
Proximity to the United States is an obvious selling point when it comes to U.S. planners holding meetings, conventions, and incentives in Canada, but it's certainly not the only one. Among the other factors that continue to draw groups are safety...
