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Norma Gibbs

Event Planner/Coordinator in Toronto , Canada

Hello All, I am an Independent Event Planner / Coordinator Offering Clients Quality Events & Conference Planning Solutions, Trade Show assistant and Office Administration. I am located in the T...

Started by Norma Gibbs in Job Board Apr 6.

Nik

ProposalPath? 3 Replies

Curious if anyone has used ProposalPath or anything like it? http://bluebuzzard.com/ProposalPath-Tour

Started by Nik in Problem Solving & Advice. Last reply by Nicole Oliver Mar 28.

Michael Lunday

Seeking 3 Jr. Sales Managers

I am assisiting a worldwide hotel company located in Phoenix, Arizona in their search for three (3) Jr. Sales Managers. These positions need to be located in the following states and will be home b...

Started by Michael Lunday in Job Board Feb 26.

Ari Shapiro

The Media and its Negative impact on The Hospitality Industry

Its amazing how perceptions have such negative impacts on our industry. I am hearing story after story of programs canceling left and right in this industry. Some with good reason but many strictly...

Started by Ari Shapiro in State of the Industry Feb 12.

Lupe Chamorro

Career Opportunities in Sales

Fortune 100 Hotel Chain is seeking for: - Senior Sales Manager - Group Sales, Philadelphia, PA - Senior Sales Manager - Kosher Market, Palm Beach, FL - Senior Account Executive, Los Angeles, CA Ca...

Tagged: career, opportunity, job, manager, sales

Started by Lupe Chamorro in Job Board Dec. 9, 2008.

Lupe Chamorro

National Sales Manager Opportunity

Fortune 100 Hotel Chain is looking for a sales executive with extensive experience in hospitality sales (group/catering/corporate), who has performed as a Director of Sales or National Sales Manage...

Tagged: opportunity, job, california, manager, sales

Started by Lupe Chamorro in Job Board Dec. 9, 2008.

Rachel

Working on Inauguration-related events? 2 Replies

I'm looking for event planners who are working on Inauguration-related events for coverage in our national trade magazine for event professionals and online. Please get in touch and we will arrange...

Tagged: PR, marketing, media, Inauguration

Started by Rachel in Miscellaneous.... the spot for everything else!. Last reply by Rachel Dec. 4, 2008.

Sina Kilbourne

Snow in Florida? Idea for a Unique Winter Group or Event! 1 Reply

Have you ever heard of Celebration Florida? Almost on a daily basis I am told by new clients that they never knew the town of Celebration existed. If you are one of the many I encourage you to chec...

Tagged: Winter, Florida

Started by Sina Kilbourne in Destinations. Last reply by Shelley McKinnon Jan 9.

Diane Sieg

2009 meetings and the economy 4 Replies

Hi all, I was curious to know if any of you have experienced 2009 conference and meeting cancellations due to the economy. I haven't noticed anything from the speaker end yet, although I have hear...

Tagged: economy, meetings, conferences, 2009

Started by Diane Sieg in State of the Industry. Last reply by Jon Wollenhaupt Dec. 3, 2008.

Robert Susswein

Seasoned Hotel Sales Professional With Luxury Brand Experience

I am a seasoned Hotel Sales Professional having Luxury Brand experience for over 25 years. Worked all Market Segments including Transient and Group; Corporate/Leisure/Association/Incentive...and th...

Tagged: Angeles, Los

Started by Robert Susswein in Job Board Oct. 18, 2008.

Blog Posts

Padgett Communications

PADGETT COMMUNICATIONS ONCE AGAIN PLAYS A VITAL ROLE AT THE 13th ANNUAL MISS HOOTERS INTERNATIONAL SWIMSUIT PAGEANT

On June 20th, Hooters girls from all over the world crossed the stage of the Broward County Center for the Performing Arts in hopes of becoming the next Miss Hooters International. A panel of celebrity judges used Padgett Communications’ Audience Response keypads to vote on 132 contestants, determining who would be this year’s crowned winner.

This is the second consecutive year that the Miss Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant utilized Padgett Communications’ keypads, allowing for an accurat… Continue

Posted by Padgett Communications on July 7, 2009 at 2:21pm

Derrick Hayes

The WORD: June 1st, 2009

Posted by Derrick Hayes on June 1, 2009 at 8:44am

Derrick Hayes

The WORD

Posted by Derrick Hayes on May 22, 2009 at 9:43pm

Scott Obley

Affordable Hawaii

Aloha Everyone,

Time to source that meeting you always wanted to have in Hawaii, but thought it too expensive. There are some wonderful deals to be had in this world renown destination!

Posted by Scott Obley on April 7, 2009 at 1:29pm

Mike Johnson

Stimulus Bill Offers Help To Businesses!

After a series of compromises in Congress, President Barack Obama signed a $787 billion stimulus bill into law this week, hoping to jumpstart the economy with tax breaks and government spending. The legislation, named the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, specifically provides $730 million to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). "The tax incentives and credit stimulus elements of the Recovery Act will truly help small business owners affected by the credit crunch, and will… Continue

Posted by Mike Johnson on February 20, 2009 at 10:05am

Mike Johnson

Steps you can take during this economic downturn!

With a tough economy, some companies may be tempted to sit back and wait for business to turn around. Smart B2B marketers know that prudent management of their marketing dollars is essential, but doing nothing will result in short and long term problems. After past economic downturns, media measurements consistently show that those marketers who continue to focus their marketing efforts will be the first in line for rapid growth during the recovery.

Action steps you can take during this economi… Continue

Posted by Mike Johnson on February 9, 2009 at 1:34am

Shelley McKinnon

Why not book in beautiful Canada?

Take advantage of the exchange rate- book your next conference or meeting in WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA!

Now offering great rates and group packages for 2009 and beyond!

Visit: www.whistlermeetings.com

Shelley McKinnon
smckinnon@tourismwhistler.com
604-938-2754

Posted by Shelley McKinnon on January 9, 2009 at 11:27am

Tom Costello

“The Best Meeting & Conference Hotels In The U.S.”

There’s still plenty of time to plan a meeting or conference so you don’t want to miss this years “Best Meeting & Conference Hotels In The U.S.” as compiled by Groups International.

Alabama
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

Arizona
Four Seasons Resort
The Fairmont Scottsdale
Arizona Biltmore
The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
The Phoenician
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort &am… Continue

Posted by Tom Costello on January 5, 2009 at 7:40am

Tom Costello

Tech Trends - Internet Use Grows at Meetings, As Do Challenges For Meeting Planners

Until recently, travelers attending conferences or trade shows had simple Internet needs. They would check e-mail messages and maybe look up information on the Web or connect to the home office.

Now, meetings are likely to include streaming video and online interaction. And back in their rooms, travelers are downloading movies and logging onto peer-to-peer networks.

Event organizers and hotels and conference centers are struggling to keep up and prevent Internet gridlock. “We’ve known for a lo… Continue

Posted by Tom Costello on December 31, 2008 at 12:00pm

Tom Costello

Cancellation Alert - Hot Dates May 8-15, 2009 - Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA

If you are a meeting planner who is working on a short-term piece of business, you may want to consider the “Artful, Intimate, Unconventional” Anaheim Marriott in the center of Orange County, CA! Due to a cancellation an opportunity has emerged for up to 900 guest rooms on peak and over 82,000 sq ft. of total meeting space over the dates of May 8-15, 2009!

Current Promotion:

CREDIT TO THE MASTER ACCOUNT

250-1,000 total room nights =$2,500

1,001-2,500 total room nights =$5,000

2,501+total ro… Continue

Posted by Tom Costello on December 31, 2008 at 12:00pm

 
 

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Industry News

Staples Center GM Lee Zeidman On Michael Jackson Memorial

Organizers of the Tuesday memorial service for Michael Jackson in downtown Los Angeles had only five days to plan the massive event, but said the tribute "couldn't have gone any better."


Smith Travel Lowers Forecast For U.S. Hotel Room Rates

Smith Travel Research has significantly lowered its expectations for U.S. hotel industry room rates and revenues.


MPI Names 2009-10 Leadership

Meeting Professionals International has announced its 2009-10 Board of Directors, MPI Volunteer Chairs and MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees.


Keep America Meeting Wins ISES Big Apple Awards

The industry-wide Keep America Meeting campaign has been honored as the "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative" and the "Best Use of Social Media" by the New York chapter of the International Special Events Society.


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