How to Plan and Organize a Marathon: 8 Expert Tips From Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski

This past spring, I crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon.It was my fifth marathon, and it took just as much planning, training and grit as

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Thailand: Travel Tips

It's no accident that this is the most popular destination in Southeast Asia. Life is relatively hassle-free for visitors here, but there are a few

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Frank E. Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)

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

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Industry Intelligence: Meeting Trends and Event Data Every Planner Needs to Know

Here are some of the most interesting data points from recent industry reports to help you stay on top of the latest intelligence around

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Orlando Feels Sting of Government Budget Cuts

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F&B Impressions at a Bargain

Outside of accommodations, F&B is often the second-largest budget-chewer, and arguably is one of the things attendees will remember the most

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Better Meetings Through Effective Storytelling: Pro Tips

If you think that flashy production elements and other technology are the only solution to grabbing and holding the attention of today’s meeting

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Singapore: Travel Tips

Warm year-round with low crime and a booming economy, Singapore is one of the most modern destinations and easiest places to travel in the region

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Beijing: Travel Tips

Although most of the travel tips to China have already been compiled on the Asia-Pacific portion of MeetingsFocus.com, there are a few special

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Hong Kong: Travel Tips

When to go Hong Kong has a subtropical climate and is pleasant to visit year-round. Spring can be a bit rainy and cool and summers can sometimes be

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Twitter Tips for Beginners

By Zachary Chouteau, e-Media Content Developer for Meetings FocusA little bird told me that it couldn’t be easier to get started on Twitter,

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Money-saving tips for planners

Every planner wants to save a little money. But sometimes being penny smart can be pound foolish. Following are seven things to look out for when

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Meeting Planners Share Their Favorite Money-Saving Tips

How to maximize value when booking events in destinations? The following quartet of meeting planners from around the U.S. share their experiences,

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Take 10 questions from Budget Tips: Making More and Spending Less, Part 2, with Bonnie Wallsh

What about local schools entertainment, do we need to make sure they are licensed by ASCAP or BMI? Whether the facility is ASCAP-

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The Philippines: Travel Tips

In part because it was an American colony, and in part because it's a heavily Roman Catholic country, the language and cultural barriers here are

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In a First, a Major Las Vegas Property Waives Resort Fee for All Business Groups

It’s not often that there is good news on the cost front for meeting and incentive planners, but now is one of those times.Rio Las Vegas, an off-

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Scandal and budget slashing have rocked the government meetings sector

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

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David J. Sampson, American Board of Internal Medicine

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

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