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What is the New Normal?

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There are encouraging signs the economy is on the rebound. Travel is coming back, especially business travel, and we have seen the luxury hotels filling up even faster than hotels in other segments. As we try to use the past as our guide, I can’t help wondering if this is a different animal. Are we looking at the new normal? Continue reading

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The Importance of the Meetings Industry and “What You Do”

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Many of our recent problems in the meetings industry have been caused by a general misunderstanding of what we do and what we actually contribute to business and society. Continue reading

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Personalizing the Event Experience

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Through the registration and housing process, we have an opportunity to interact with the attendee and “learn about them” in a way that can personalize their experience. The challenge is doing this while keeping the process short, focused, and interesting to the attendee. Continue reading

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“Up.” The New Word in Meeting Trends

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As we finish the first half of 2010, where many hoteliers and planners are reconciling where they stand after six months of this “new normal,” there are some very encouraging indicators. Continue reading

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