CLT Meetings & Incentives

04/06/2016

Another beautiful awards dinner to wrap up a great week! TY to an outstanding team!!

01/29/2016

Bring in the Hawaiian Tropic ladies ....This is how you set up a swimwear launch!! ....

11/16/2015

This is an amazing development. We will follow this one closely!

Marriott International has agreed to buy Starwood Hotels and Resorts in a $12.2 billion deal that will make it the largest hotel chain in the world. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously

10/22/2015

Negotiating - love it or hate it, it is a very crucial component in every event planner role.
Here are some ways professional event planners get ready to do battle at the negotiating table, representing their best interests...

Negotiating skills. The very words can strike fear in the bravest of men. Thankfully, event and meeting planners negotiate all the time — it’s a big part of the job. Part psychology, part business…

02/10/2015

we are very happy to call Orlando home! A Happy Place Gets Even Happier: Orlando Enjoys a Record-Setting 2014

Orlando is riding high on the heels of a record-breaking 2014 for its hotels, including average daily rate (ADR) and room night demand. With 31.6 million room nights sold, that stat is up 5.6 percent from 2013 and surpassing 30 million for the first time.

02/09/2015

Virtual keyboard... We love these gr8 new gadgets!

This keyboard is ready anywhere, and anytime, you need it.

02/04/2015

Medical/Pharma Meetings: Keeping Up With Change.
How new rules are challenging medical meeting planners.

How new rules are challenging medical meeting planners Michael J. Shapiro Planning meetings and conventions for health-care professionals has long been a highly complex task when it comes to complying with codes, policies and law. With the first reporting period of the U.S. Open Payments pro

01/30/2015

The Convention Industry Council has developed a white paper and tool kit tackling room-block poaching.

Room block performance is an evergreen concern for the meetings and events industry. Economic fluctuations, technology shifts and other disruptions have all challenged planners and suppliers in the past.

01/29/2015

The FCC released a blunt warning to hotels today: Stop blocking guests' personal Wi-FI connections

The FCC wants the Marriott hotel chain to pay up for its slimy practice of blocking and disabling conference guests' personal Wi-Fi connections.

01/28/2015

Have you seen noticeable increases in your group rates as hotels hit highest rates ever?

U.S. hotel rate growth to exceed 6 percent in 2015, says PwC.

01/23/2015

By looks of this TripAdvisor Top Hotels in the World list, we will b working "The Place Luxury Boutique Villas" in Ko Tao, Thailand into each n every client hotel search we can!

TripAdvisor has recognized 8,151 hotels as winners of its 2015 Travelers' Choice Awards.

01/23/2015

Transformative tech and venues continue to dazzle

It can boggle the mind to gaze into the distant future and ponder some of the wild tech tools that might one day be handy for boosting meetings and events.

01/22/2015

Be wise, and careful: Borrowing Great Ideas Leads To The Risks Associated With Mimicry

Most of us seek great ideas or tips for our conference innovation. We believe we have achieved good ROI when we walk away with someone success steps.

01/22/2015

Figuring out the nuts and bolts of your A/V equipment is essential for a successful meeting or event.

01/22/2015

Congrats to this great list of Executives who have pushed the proverbial "industry envelope".

For the 31st time, Business Travel News looks at the executives who most influenced the business travel industry in the previous year to understand the directions in which they have pushed the industry envelope.

01/22/2015

Looking for interesting new incentive activities to offer?? What about snowshoe yoga??

Snowy Excursions (2 of 3): This group event combines two healthy activities.

01/07/2015

Third Parties: Big, Small or none at all?

Two independent planning professionals from big and small companies discuss the benefits -- and dispel the misconceptions -- about working with them.

12/05/2014

These r gr8! We'll take a #1, 3 n 8 ... And the ostrich pillow, just becuz! Just think of the possibilities! "13 Ridiculous Travel Accessories"

A collection of unnecessary gadgets that nobody needs for travel.

11/06/2014

We, yes we as a collective, paid $5 billion more in airline fees ovr 2013! $5 billion!... If we could only perfect teleportation!

A new study projects that travelers will pay $28.5 billion in a la carte airline fees globally this year, an increase of roughly $5 billion over 2013.

11/04/2014

Yes...we agree! CSM's are a critical part of the overall process and success. Survey: Repeat Group Business Hinges on Convention Services Manager

A survey by the Event Service Professionals Association confirms the value of convention services managers.

09/19/2014

New age question: “if an event happens and there is nothing about it posted online, did it really happen?” Read here to find tips to make ur go viral. http://t.co/lkUlS1QlcU

In order to make your event go viral, you need to create a form of content that?s easily accessible and shareable.

09/12/2014

Time To Face This Ironic Truth: We Do Not Learn From Experience (yep.. news us to!)

We don't learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on our experience says author Thiagi. Here are tips to using debriefing effectively.

09/11/2014

This technology ride we are on is on full throttle: What the Apple Watch and iPhone 6 Mean for Events http://ow.ly/Bmr12

Near-field communication and other new features may influence how event hosts engage with guests. Columnist Chad Kaydo () is BizBash’s former editor in chief and the founder and editor of The X Letter, a website and newsletter about experiences, brands, and culture.Apple staged one if its…

09/10/2014

Social lobbies and wellness offerings are hot trends in the industry, but do these features matter to meeting professionals?

Planners weigh on on their favorite hotel features and pet peeves.

09/10/2014

We r always looking for gr8 industry reads & recommendations..passing these along to all the : Five Books Every Event Management Professional Should Read http://t.co/fQojHiGYcS

Five Books Every Event Management Professional Should Read

09/10/2014

Even w all the options, F2F meetings will survive! Five reasons meetings will remain viable in the future...via http://t.co/Z74GzMgBDK

Although there will likely be very significant changes in these next few years, here are five ways they will likely stay the same.

09/08/2014

Gr8 article via : Attendee Experience The Next Frontier For Differentiation http://t.co/axDXs0lWyV

Conferences today compete on the unique attendee experience they offer. Here are three components of all experiences that need to be considered.

09/05/2014

For those folks who just hate packing for trips, your prayers have been answered! U can now download an app to tell u what to pack (nope, not kidding) http://ow.ly/AZYpH

This app serves as a consultant for your travel wardrobe.

09/05/2014

We believe this is only the beginning! 2 Ways Millennials Are Changing Hotels http://t.co/GHkN9X3mav

Millennials, who fall between the ages of 18-35 are now...