In the 1980s, people were impressed by having the best," says Chris Dullea, senior director of catering and convention services, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando. "These days, extravagance is not as well-perceived as it used to be." ...
NOTABLE MEETINGS Sign of the times: The American Academy of Otolaryngology­p;Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) will feature 25 practice management courses at its 100th annual meeting, to be held from September 29 to October 2 at the...
Business Meetings What is the IRS definition of a business meeting? A: The IRS says a business meeting is an event where "the taxpayer [whether it be the sponsor or attendee] is benefiting or advancing the interest of his trade or business."...
From Santa Barbara to the Silicon Valley, Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles, California offers medical meeting planners diversity, idyllic weather, and a host of convention facilities. Groups may have to pay a bit more to meet in the Golden State, but...
It was back to school for the 300 registrants at the Second Annual Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Summer Conference, held in Cincinnati, June 20 to 22. Registration was down slightly over last year's inaugural conference in...
Ray Bloom (standing), president of EIBTM Holdings, welcomes international delegates to the ninth annual EIBTM...