Rising airfares and hotel rates are leading to an increase in corporate travel budgets, according to a recent survey of North American travel buyers

Danielle Strong, CMP Managing director/meetings division Sterling Events Group Clemmons, N.C. Is the duration

Southwest Airlines announced a major change to its baggage policy that has caused confusion and headaches for many customers of the budget-friendly

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It’s pretty much a given that food and beverage costs, especially during the current hotel seller’s market, are rising faster than most meeting

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Travel costs are almost certain to increase at a faster pace in 2014, posing budgetary challenges for many organizations, according to analysts and

Coffee. It’s the drink that meeting attendees love—and meeting planners love to hate. While a few cups o’ joe may energize your meeting-goers,

1. With some of the outrageous prices for coffee, what do you suggest doing in order to save on beverages and beverage breaks?To

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It’s an enticing proposition for meeting planners and attendees alike: a luxury meeting at a posh hotel known for the highest levels of luxury and

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Linda Peters Sales office administrator Varian Medical Systems Palo Alto, Calif.Is the duration of your

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Staying on budget while not compromising on quality and creativity is increasingly challenging with today’s ever-changing trends in meetings

Frank E. Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA Director of conferences AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) Bethesda, Md.

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If what happened in Vegas actually stayed there, planners in the government meetings field would be breathing much easier today. But between blowback

David J. Sampson, CTC, CMP Meeting & Travel Planner American Board of Internal Medicine Philadelphia Is the