Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
If you’re a successful meeting professional, no doubt you’ve mastered the art of creating more with less. Working with tighter budgets, you’re planning shorter meetings and incentive programs, and considering venues closer to home. You’re scrutinizing menus and amenities, and entertainment budgets are being cut – or scrapped. How to trim the costs and keep [...]
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Posted on August 8th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Global meetings and incentive travel programs are returning, with growing demand for 4 and 5 star properties. Planners want to create memorable experiences in alluring destinations, including Europe, but at the same time, budgets remain flat. You don’t have to choose between premium quality and extraordinary value. Smart planners like you are discovering that all-inclusive Silversea [...]
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Posted on August 4th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) is here to stay. According to Corporate Meetings & Incentives‘ 2010 survey of senior meeting managers, 45.3 percent of respondents already have an SMM in place, and 21.1 percent say they plan to have one in the next two years. The meetings industry has come a long way. Today’s professional planners [...]
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Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
According to industry reports, off-site meetings and incentives are making a comeback, and planners are once again looking at international destinations to motivate and reward top talent. Travel to a foreign land has tremendous motivational appeal – with promises of life-changing adventures, exotic discoveries, and unique cultural experiences. But planning a meeting abroad also poses [...]
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