Adventures in Meeting Planning: Welcome to My World:

Technology Takes the Lead at IAEE’s Annual Meeting: Attendee consensus: there is no “normal” to return to.

Speak Up: Overcome Your Fears: How meeting and event professionals can conquer public speaking jitters.

Technology and Profitability: The proper role of technology in the industry.

What Our Industry Can Learn From Greenwashing in Consumer Markets: FTC steps in to address green marketing claims.

The Art of Meeting Planner Identification: And a few thoughts on taking ownership of issues.

Are You Ready for the Turnaround?: Points to consider as the industry regains its health.

Cost Control Is Not a Luxury: Six must-have tips for controlling small business costs.

MTO Summit Addresses Critical Issues and Stirs the Pot: Presenters focus on the future of face-to-face events.

Ways to Put Twitter to Work for Your Business: Utilize this valuable business tool to extend your reach.

The Webinar: An Enhancement, Not a Threat: Blend online offerings with face-to-face to reach a wider audience.

Interest in Green Certification Explodes: Thirty-one hotels now LEED-certified, 869 registered with USGBC.

What You Need to Know to Write an Effective "Green" Press Release: Combine best practices to get your press release into the right hands.

Cut Meeting Costs Without Sacrificing Quality: Planners must continue to demonstrate their value to their clients and their employers.

Reputational Risk Requires New Approach: Planners should be aware of critical new business issues.

Strategic Sourcing Equals Best Value for Money: Planners can maximize value in competitive arena of meetings services.

Thought Leaders Panel: Strategic Meetings Management in Challenging Economic Times: Panelists discuss specifics of SMM at The Motivation Show 2009.

The Top Six Things That Can Hurt Your Business: Don't let these items slip off your company radar.

Maple Leaf Meets Stars & Stripes as HAC Expands Green Key Eco-Rating Program:

Affordable Meetings Keynote: Industry is “Too Big to Fail”: Annual HSMAI event brings together planners and suppliers.

A First-Timer’s Look at Affordable Meetings National: One planner explores annual Washington, D.C. meetings industry event.

Planning Your Life Event: Part I: Take the time to focus on you.

Use Industry Conventions to Propel Your Business: Six tips for getting the most out of your attendance.

Get Ready for Busy Conference Season: Upcoming events contain green components.

Are You Attracting Buzz?:

Pay Attention to New Green Meeting Standards: Billions in meetings business to be impacted by developing standards.

Get a Jump on 2010: Make the Case to Meet Now: Three steps to proving the value of meetings.

Moving On: A Note From Lauren Manford:

Looking Toward the Year Ahead: A message from the DMAI Board Chair.

Scam Targeted at Speakers: Watch out for ongoing email fraud.

Five Expenses to Avoid When Starting a Business: Save some cash by cutting out some of the flash.

Keep Britain Talking: Meetings campaign focus: buy meetings, buy British, and Britain means value.

Starwood Makes Wise Business Move With "Make a Green Choice": Guests save by participating in new green program and opting out of housekeeping.

MeCo Says Yes2Meetings: Industry community to develop a voice for meetings.

The ABCs of RFPs: What you need to include on your next request for proposal.

Hotel Companies Commit to Green Home Offices: Hilton, Wyndham, and Marriott walk the green talk.

Fight Like Hell for the Living:

20th Century Props Says Goodbye: Open letter from Harvey Schwartz announcing auction dates.

Creating Great Vendor Relationships: Six tips for evaluating professionalism.

The Media Are Killing Us: Social Security Administration the latest to come under fire for event.

"Thank You" From Thomas Hallin:

Why You Might Be Toast: Improve Your Destination Marketing:

Unused Soap and Shampoo Hits Salesman "Like a Hurricane": Clean the World seeks to save lives overseas and at home.

Meeting Planners and Hotel Suppliers: Let's Be Fair: Mutually beneficial business means solid future working relationships.

Are You Afraid of Your Own Clients?: Have courage to do what is right for the people who pay you.

Measure Your Marketing: Higher price can mean lower cost; do you know the difference?

Raising the Bar for "Green" at HD Expo & Conference: New product lineup presents exciting, sustainable options.

Resorts Make Sense For Programs: Meeting and event groups benefit from the resort experience.

Giving Meaning to Meetings: Incorporate community service into your gatherings.

All Wrapped Up In "Green" Towel Conversation: Considerations involved in hotel towel use.

What Hotel Owners and GMs Must Do to Endure in This Economy: Hoteliers should embrace "out of chaos comes creativity" mentality.

Social Marketing for Associations: Start experimenting and engage members online.

Updates From Keep America Meeting:

The Power of Virtual Event Technology: An essential tool for the event planner.

If Only I Knew...: Use data mining techniques to predict attendance.

Keep America Meeting Calls on You to Support US Travel Rally Day:

Stop Sabotaging Your Success: Distinguishing successful event planners from the rest.

A Different Kind of Cruise: European river trips get you up close and personal.

MCI Organizes Award-Winning Morocco Event for Numico: A case study on event planning at its best.

Earth Day is About Being a Good Steward, Locally and Globally:

Changing the Flag: What planners need to know when hotels are renovated or change brands.

Don’t Forget the Gifts!: It’s more than the thought that counts...

Entering the Blogosphere: Tips and tricks for starting a blog.

Social Marketing for Hotels:

Why Etiquette Matters: Meeting and event professionals are always on center stage.

Working With "Backseat Planners": How to handle difficult or demanding clients.

Bring On the Concierge: An important part of any meeting planner’s team.

Under Lock and Key: Simple steps to planning secure events.

Valuing Your Contrarians: How to harness their vigor to grow your association.

Is Your City On Your Team?: Working with special event permits in a major city.

Narendra Patel Convinces Mayland Group to Build "Net Zero" Hotel:

How to Get Noticed for Your Green Trade Show Practices:

It’s Trade Show Time: Make it Known That You Are Green:

Co-Branding During the Economic Downturn: Building win-win partnerships that gain results.

How to Become a Green Traveler:

Meeting Planners Dictate Terms for Green Destinations:

Travel Testimonials: Mexico:

Economics of Going Green:

Top 10 Online Job Search Tips:

All Clear in Cancun:

Six Steps to the Greenest Meetings Possible:

What the Future Holds for Green Meeting & Event Standards:

Why Green Product Certifications Matter:

The Gender Wage Gap:

The Gift of GAB – A Fable for St. Patrick’s Day : How Goals, Attitude, Behavior can help BEAT the recession

The Shifting Sands:

Protectionism in International Meetings Industry: Not an Option: ICCA CEO speaks out on industry PR efforts.

Travel to Mexico - Cancun & Riviera Maya: Little Danger in Travel

Why Green Product Certifications Matter:

Why Green Product Certifications Matter:

Don’t Let Fear Win! : Thoughts From the Corner Office 2

I am very passionate about London, UK and our positively brilliant hotels:

Why I think BRITAIN is so GREAT to hold a meeting, incentive or corporate event:

7 Secrets to Making Your Next Event Sizzle:

A Road More Traveled: Does it take an industry to teach a meeting planner?

Bridge the Gap: MPI releases a new online tool to increase intercultural awareness

Creating Solutions: Four industry veterans set out to make a difference

Educational Programs: Keeping Up: Sessions at tradeshows and conferences can help planners stay ahead

EMBOK: Recognizing a Profession: Knowledge is the key to credibility in the industry

Meetings Etiquette 101: In case no one told you…

Mentoring: The Perfect Match: Meeting planning students and “newbies” have much to learn from their elders

One Giant Leap: Heather Doughlin, CMP: One pro's recent career move

It’s Easy Seeming Green: All the hype making your head spin? Don’t let greenwashing make you blue

ABCs of ROI: If only it was that easy

Be Aware: Meeting dates disappoint many

Money Masters: Planners are responsible for the bottom line of meetings and events

Pave the Way: Help international attendees get to your meeting or event - painlessly.

The (Not So) Great Divide: New report says planners have nothing to fear from Generations X and Y

Budgets of Fun: Ten money-saving tips to pass on to attendees visiting a new area.

Medical Meeting Management: New certificate program is under way

Site Inspection Notes: Lake Las Vegas: A fresh look!

Site Inspection Notes - Planet Hollywood Casino Las Vegas: Better than Good!

What Are Your Rights?: JetBlue Airways creates its own Customer Bill of Rights.

Green Meeting Tip - Choosing the Venue: Getting the most green from your event location

The Liberty Hotel - Boston: Lock Up Your Attendees

Let's Quit Meeting Like This!:

Montego Bay Convention Center: Jamaica- Good and Getting Better

Site Inspection Notes - Hilton Atlanta Airport: One of the Best Airport Hotels Around

Have Stuff, Will Travel: Creating Nationwide Partnerships