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A wrap-up of industry conferencesLeading Learning
Frustrated with your program committee? It's up to you to develop facilitative skills that can help raise the group's level of discussion.Working with a GSC
Meeting planners can increase the liklihood that their event will go off without a hitch by clearly communicating the meeting requirements to - and knowing what services to expect from - their General Service Contractor (GSC)Extraordinary Meetings
Oftentimes, attendees spend so much of their time inside a convention center that they never get a sense of the city in which the meeting is being held. Here's how one medical group with limited free time found ways around that.Core Compentencies
There is a great deal of information from which the Convention Industry Council can cull for the five-to-seven questions that appear on the CMP exam on this topicMeeting in Europe
Slight variations in terms and customs in North America and abroad can mean a lot when planning international meetingsMeetings Made Easy in Mexico
Mexico has invested heavily in its facilities and infrastructure to not only attract group business but make light of planners' work when bringing their meetings hereMeeting Budget
Working With a Production Company to Stage Your MeetingPeople and Processes
Nothing puts a damper on a successful meeting experience quite like receiving the bill from the hotel, full of inaccurate and/or unauthorized chargesMeeting Management
A trained Improviser for more than a decade explains how improv can enhance communication skills, teamwork, and creativity in the workplaceEvolution Revolution
The way many bureaus and convention centers work together to bring business to their destinations and interface with clients is undergoing a radical change.Bureau by any Other Name
Bureau by any Other NameLeading by Example
Focus … dedication … mental, emotional, and physical strength. Not only have these traits helped Phillip Jones when he is running marathons and competing in triathlons, but they have also served him well in his role as president and CEO of the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau.Turning the Tables
7 Negotiating Tips for Meeting Planners in a Seller's MarketOne on One
This second-generation hotelier says the 'business' part of the hospitality business has changed dramatically in the last decade, but its essence remains the same.Soundview
Soundview Speed Reviews of New and Noteworthy Books for Business ExecutivesGreen Pages
In this first in a continuing series on environmental initiatives, the National Recycling Coalition’s director of conferences and meetings shows planners how to start greening their meetings, one step at a time.Virginia
Rich in History and Beauty, A Natural for MeetingsCasino Conventions
Bringing the excitement of the casino into the meeting rooms through designDid You Know
Follow-up wiht Leading by Example favoritesNow In its 22nd year, Convene® is the leading industry trade publication for education content and timely relevant information of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). It is an an award winning magazine, with a circulation of more than 35,000. Convene® readers book more than 300,000 meetings annually with a mean economic value of $3.2 million to the host destination.
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