
September 21, 2011
Charter House Innovations Opens Grand Rapids, Mich. Hotel
Charter House Innovations (Chi) has opened its second green CityFlats Hotel—this time in the heart of Grand Rapids, Mich. The Holland, Mich.-
September 21, 2011
Tracking the Changes
A book recently published by ASAE directly addresses the changing face of association membership.The End of Membership As We Know It,

September 21, 2011
The Graying of Associations
Think back to the last association meeting you attended. Chances are the majority of members in attendance were over the age of 45 and paying dutiful

September 21, 2011
Virginia Announces ‘Declaration of Meeting Excellence’ for Planners
As part of a statewide campaign focusing on the meetings and conventions industry, the Virginia Tourism Corporation has announced a Declaration of
September 20, 2011
IMEX America to Set Records
LONDONThe first edition of IMEX America, which will open Oct. 11 at Las Vegas’ Sands Expo, is primed to feature the largest meetings industry
September 20, 2011
Omni Releases Biz Traveler Wellness Report
IRVING, TexasIt may come as no surprise to the dedicated road warrior, but most business travelers struggle with maintaining healthy habits when out
September 20, 2011
Mississippi Casinos on a Roll
BILOXI, Miss.Mississippi Coast casinos began recovering from the recession in spring 2010 and will likely continue on an upward trajectory for
September 20, 2011
$450 Baggage Fees Have Arrived
You may want to warn delegates from packing too much for that upcoming convention, because the era of $450 baggage fees may have arrived, at least
September 19, 2011
Taxing Times
Three years after the onset of the recession, CVBs and other destination management organizations (DMOs) across the country continue to be victims of

September 19, 2011
Picture Perfect
The power of the image is celebrated in photo galleries and exhibits worldwide, as well as in a number of photography-specific museums. Groups can

September 19, 2011
Going Places
Florida Jessica Rose joined the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando-International Drive North hotel as director of
September 19, 2011
Short Takes
Programs & Packages Florida’s Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is inviting

September 19, 2011
Site Scene
Florida The Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is slated to debut this fall and aims to be

September 19, 2011
Sustainability: Basic Green Techniques
Is my meeting “green?“The meeting industry may finally answer this question when the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) launches its standards for

September 19, 2011
HSMAI Debuts New Event Brand
Hybrid and participant-driven meetings were in the spotlight during HSMAI’s MEET National in Washington, D.C., which featured the organization

September 19, 2011
The Art of Meetings
Our cover story this issue presents quite a colorful palette of convening opportunities, as it dips into some of the top Virginia historical and