IN THE PAST, when anyone brought up individual incentive travel, Marriott and Hyatt — the two powerhouses in the industry — immediately came to mind. But as the demand for these rewards increases, so does the number of companies offering them...
A LUXURY CRUISE SHIP is not the first place most people think of staying when they hold tickets for one of the most desirable sporting events on the planet. Yet when Super Bowl XXXIX came to Jacksonville, Fla., in January, dozens of corporations...
After 14 years of attending meetings as a banker, Stephen Kelly got tired of the same old routine. After a long day of meetings, there was never anything to do at night. So, in 2003, he decided to start his own company to change that...
Did you know that there is an amusement park — with classic rides such as teacups and a mini roller-coaster — available for group events right in the heart of New York City? Victorian Gardens Amusement Park at Wollman Rink in Central Park is open...
English poet John Donne said, “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.” More than 350 years later, his words still hold true...
HIRE A GOLF PROFESSIONAL — With a celebrity on hand to emcee the event, hand out the awards, and mingle with everyone, even those who do not receive tournament prizes feel as if they're special. GIVE OUT ADDITIONAL PRIZES — Whether you hold a...
EVEN THE MOST COMPETENT MEETING PLANNERS can't control the weather on the day of a golf event. Nor can they keep executives from canceling a tournament when budgets get tight. And, even with a good group history, they can't always predict how many...