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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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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Industry Insights from Global DMC Partners’ 10th Annual Connection

Inflation may be steadily returning to target rates, but the meetings and events industry is getting there at a slower pace. Will adjusting budgets

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Global DMC Partners President & CEO Catherine Chaulet delivers the keynote address at Connection.

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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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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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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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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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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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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How to Use Technology to Elevate Small Events to Strategic Brand Moments

Small to mid-size events often have the biggest impact because attendees in these intimate settings tend to be focused and strategic.  These

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Maritz’s Elevate 2024 client event buffet line.

7 Tips That Will Make You a Better Advocate

As the author of the 7 Actions

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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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Insider tips for better attendance at association events

Association meeting planners face many of the same tests as other event coordinators in a rebounding economy, with one major additional challenge:

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Take 10 - Top Ten Tips for International Meetings

International meetings take 10Q: Any ideas for engaging attendees who don't speak the same language? They'll be together for two days.A: It’s

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Take 10 - Meetings Budget & Cost-Savings Strategies

Meeting Sites Resource's Robyn Mietkiewicz answers questions from the Meetings Budget & Cost-Savings Strategies webinar.1. What's the

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3 Tips for Better Meetings Hygiene

The flu and cold season wreaks havoc on the workforce each year.The Centers for Disease

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