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Mexico has recently embarked on several initiatives in partnership with PCMA. It’s all part of the country’s efforts to develop its services and infrastructure to attract meetings and conventions from North America–based associations.People & Processes
You don’t need to be a techie to implement a Web strategy that extends the life of your conference — and improves the number of visitors who convert to registered attendeesMeeting Management: F&B
The challenge today for all too many event planners is how to provide their guests with an exceptional wine experience … and it wouldn’t hurt if, in turn, their perception of the organization hosting the event went up a few notches. Unfortunately, these kinds of attendee experiences are all too rare.Meeting Management: Crisis
It wasn’t as bad as it could have been. But Hurricane Gustav still managed to throw a few curveballs at the 2008 Republican National Convention.Meeting Management: International
Navigating different cultural expectations comes with the territory when you’re planning your first-ever conference in AsiaSpeaker Savvy
A few tips to help your speakers contribute to a dynamicpanel discussionLeading Learning
The quality of a group decision is almost always linked to the quality of the discussion around it. Here’s how to elevate the conversation.Innovative Meetings
During a live broadcast of heart surgery, picture quality can be a matter of life and death. Which is why the Cardiovascular Research Foundation staged one of the biggest HDTV productions in history.Megatrends
You’ve heard of the local food movement — but how about the local wind-energy movement?Working Smarter
Another year has almost passed. Pundits and prognosticators love to tell you — with unbridled certainty — what’s in store for the coming year. So where does that leave us geeks?Content Unbound
Online technologies are changing the nature of the face-to-face meeting from a top-down “content dump” to a forum for collaborative knowledge.Leading by Example
The founder of Wikipedia talks about the culture of collaboration...A Place at the Table
Great discussions are on the menu at the Experient BreakfastPCMA 2009 Annual Meeting Preview
PCMA 2009 Annual Meeting PreviewHow Adults Learn, Now
While evaluation is considered the last stage of meeting planning, it should be conducted throughout the entire process.Hitting a Rough Patch
Independent meeting planners must navigate rocky economic terrain without the cushion of company health insurance or a guaranteed paycheck.Parting Thoughts
Having carried the Olympic torch, ridden the first Scream Machine, and helped put Atlanta on the map, he’s retiring as president and CEO of the Atlanta CVB — but not before he reflects on a roller coaster of a career in hospitality.Green Meetings
Three green meetings organizations have formed as demand soars for education, resources, and standardsSoundview
Speed Reviews Of New And Noteworthy Books for Business ExecutivesB School Brief
Here’s a piece of advice: Don’t read this story if you’ve just had a fight with your spouse or a co-worker. You’ll probably ignore it, despite its grounding in solid academic research.In Good Times & Bad
There are two methods for assessing contract performance damages: revenue guarantees versus room nights. One does a better job of limiting risk for organizations holding meetings — especially during economic downturns. Whatever the future may bring, be sure to make the right choice.2009 Annual Meeting Preview
Discover real-world solutions and learn new strategies to tackle today’s top challenges from expert panels and speakers at the 53rd PCMA Annual Meeting in New Orleans Jan. 11–14, 2009.Point/Counterpoint
Should you cast a wide net, reaching out to as many social networks as are relevant to your field? Or, given your all-consuming job, is that a waste of time?
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