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Plans Change: Contract Negotiations
At least once a day we get a call to let us know about an agenda change. Sometime this happens [...]
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In The Spotlight: Newport Harbor Hotel
We’d like to turn the spotlight on Greg Nawrocki with the perfectly located Newport Harbor Hotel [...]
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6 Things to Look for on a Site Inspection Visit
1. First Impressions are Everything How are you greeted upon arrival by the bell staff? Is this [...]
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8 Ways to Switch Up Seating and Eating at Corporate Meetings
People expect to walk into your meeting room and see a row of chairs and tables. The first thing [...]
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Visit your Venue BEFORE you Book It
Location, location, location; the top three criteria you should use when selecting a hotel. [...]
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Hotel Cleanliness and the “White Glove Test”
Why is cleanliness so important to me when traveling? Sometime, I’ll admit, my own house isn’t as [...]
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Issues Behind Rising Meeting Costs
“We’re at a crossroads. Your budget hasn’t moved but at the same time, airfare has increased, [...]
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Survey: Social Media Usage Doubles in Motivational Events Industry
The percentage of people in the incentive travel and motivational events industry who use social [...]
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FTC Warns Hotels On Hidden Fees
“Hidden fees” in the airline industry has been a hot-button issue for several years. Now the [...]
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How to Hire A Photographer For Your Event
Photos can showcase your events to the world. Whether you’re a third-party planner showing clients [...]
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Top 5 Hotel Contract Clauses You Need to Know
I have made a short video outlining the Top 5 Hotel Contract Clauses that everyone should know [...]
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Gratuity Guidelines for Meeting Planners
1. Include a gratuities line in your budget so you arrive on site with appropriate funds. See [...]
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