Behind the Scenes
In a hectic, complex world, it may be the way to goTo the Point
Convene’s Meetings Market Survey shows us where we are — and where we’d like to beComments
Letters to the EditorPCMA Today
PCMA is the leading resource and premier educator for professionals in the meetings and convention industry.Post Con
Attractions Expo Thrills IAAPA ExecutivesFollow Up
Fort Lauderdale Sparkles and Shines With PossibilitiesFollow Up: Event Camp
EventCamp NYC 2010 brings a virtual community face-to-faceFollow Up: James Beard House
Centerplate puts that question to the test — and possibly to rest — during an ‘Unconventional Chefs’ dinner at the James Beard HouseSpeaker Savvy
Before they take the stage, your organization’s leaders might benefit from some pointers on conveying the right non-verbal messagesInnovative Meetings
South by Southwest is more than a music festival. There are also movies, inter-active technology — and an increasingly inclusive process to select programming.Working Smarter
A new application successfully tested at two recent major medical shows is taking the e-reader from beach books to conference contentGiving Back
Why are so many hotels breaking out in hives?Leading Learning
Santa may make a list and check it twice, but any meeting planner knows you’d better do that thrice. And while you’re at it, how about coming up with a new checklist that involves more than logistics?Meeting Opportunity
The key to innovation and change lies in constantly challenging your assumptionsInternational Meetings: Meet in Asia
With 28 states, 18 official languages, and a booming economy, India offers a world of resources for meetings and conventionsPeople & Processes
Meeting professionals devote countless hours to room setup, F&B, hotel negotiations, speaker selection, audiovisual, and other logistics. Yet, little time is spent on crafting the best session titles, descriptions, and learner objectives.The 19th Annual Meetings Market Survey
A Brighter Picture?Leading by Example
Forgiving someone is a gift — to your own health and well-being, says psychologist Fred Luskin, whose work offers the promise of a travel-tested path out of anger and bitternessVirtually Virtual
They’re not all-live and they’re not all-online. They’re hybrid events. Get the lowdown on two designed specifically for meeting professionals — from the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter and the Virtual Edge Institute.Book Excerpt
the lowly checklist A compelling exploration of a simple — and well-proven — solution to complex problemsThe West
Face-to-face meetings matter more than ever. Shouldn’t you plan yours in destinations that never cease to inspire? Take your pick.Florida
In deference to the Great Recession, many U.S. destinations have donned the proverbial sackcloth, choosing to downplay their bright and shiny elements and emphasize value and a business-minded seriousness above all else. Not Florida. While the Sunshine State of course delivers high-impact meetings and value, the cities and venues featured in the following pages do so while making sure fun stays part of ROI. Ready to be dazzled? Grab your shades and read on.Point/Counterpoint
The business world is moving faster and faster, thanks in no small part to the complete dominance of e-mail. But the meetings industry is built on face time, handshakes, and hugs. So where does that leave thank-you notes? Do they still need to be handwritten?March 2010
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