The is the first in a series of cost-saving checklists. We turned to some of the biggest names in the meeting business for their advice on getting the most from your money. In upcoming months, look for cost-saving tips on transportation...

Most benchmarking around strategic meeting management has focused on U.S. companies — until now. A new white paper released by Advito, the Dallas-based consulting division of BCD Travel, profiles several European companies' global SMMP efforts and...

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A meeting for five to 100 people takes just as much time and effort as planning for thousands. But the little touches that may go unnoticed by a large group are readily appreciated by a smaller group. Since a minor mistake can become a major...

Corporate social responsibility was all the buzz at this year's Motivation Show. There's been a 180-degree turn from the corporate greed of the 1990s to a business environment that values charity and stewardship...

Motivation Show week began with a Monday evening celebration for the CMI 25, the kickoff for this magazine's list of the 25 most influential meeting and incentive companies. Top brass from all 25 organizations, along with magazine readers, were on...

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