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Mtgs. Tech Firms PartnerBy Corrie Dosh

Meetings sourcing technology provider MPbid last month formed a partnership with New York-based event registration, payment processing and information... KEEP READING

Chains Extend Waivers: Gulf Coast Meeting Relocations To Cause Availability 'Ripple Effect'By Corrie Dosh

Hotel chains last week extended cancellation fee waivers at properties in the Gulf Coast that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and said the rush to... KEEP READING

Cos. Deploy More Sophisticated Incentive Travel ProgramsBy Corrie Dosh

Some corporations again are offering travel as an incentive to top performers, but trips are shorter and closer to home, according to consultants. Such... KEEP READING

Harrah's Merger Adds Las Vegas Meetings DimensionBy David Meyer

Following this summer's merger of Caesars Palace, the Flamingo, Bally's and Bally's Paris hotels and casinos in Las Vegas with Harrah's and the Rio,... KEEP READING

McCarran Airport Demand Spurs Building, RenovatingBy Chris Davis

Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport earlier this year unveiled a handful of facility improvements and newly constructed offerings and announced... KEEP READING

Meetings Beat - 2005-09-19

Meeting Professionals International on Sept. 8 announced the launch of an educational program on strategic meetings management focused on developing... KEEP READING

OnVantage Taps Corp. Buyer For New Consulting ServiceBy Corrie Dosh

Meetings technology firm OnVantage Inc. last month launched a new consulting practice to sell clients services that range from technology implementation... KEEP READING

Policy, Standard Contract Saves MillionsBy Corrie Dosh

Research and engineering firm Science Applications International Corp. this year avoided significant cancellation and attrition penalties through a... KEEP READING

Remote Conferencing Use Climbs Despite Travel ReboundBy Corrie Dosh

Use of remote conferencing tools continues to rise this year, even as corporate travel budgets increase and face-to-face meetings return, said industry... KEEP READING

Reporter's Notebook: NBTA Scrutinizes Mtg. ContractsBy Corrie Dosh

Simply sending a prospective contract to a corporate legal department for review no longer is a viable option for many companies that strategically... KEEP READING

Resort Rates RiseBy Corrie Dosh

Resorts enjoyed a banner year in 2005 and have raised rates in response to skyrocketing demand, according to suppliers who advised meeting buyers to... KEEP READING

WorldTravel BTI Clients Split On Meetings OutsourcingBy Corrie Dosh

The percentage of companies that outsource meetings management functions is slightly higher than the percentage of companies that handle meetings... KEEP READING

Carlson Marketing Boosts 'Return On Customer' MetricBy Corrie Dosh

Marketing strategies that stress long-term value over short-term returns will guide the development of meetings management services offered by... KEEP READING

Contract Addenda Risk?: Standard Hotel Mtg. Contractual Language Could Spur LitigationBy Corrie Dosh

As more corporations draft standard addenda to hotel meeting contracts, industry consultants warned both buyers and suppliers that they may be at... KEEP READING

Meetings Beat - 2005-08-15

OnVantage Adds Consulting Service... KEEP READING

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