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Hotel Room Poaching: Awareness, Protection and Mitigation
Planning Tips and TrendsHotel Room Poaching: Awareness, Protection and Mitigation
Avoiding fraud and falling victim to scams in relation to your meeting's room block. 
By Jessi Minneci | October 11, 2019
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Planning Tips and Trends8 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Meeting
From food and beverage to Internet services, these resourceful tips from expert meeting planners can...
By Kim Fredricks | October 7, 2019
2019 Merchandise IQ: Which Incentive Rewards Motivate Most?
Latest research from Incentive on top merchandise reward categories, recipient spend and more.
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 12, 2019
Planning Tips and TrendsThe Basics of Hosting a Meeting or Business Event
Essentials for any corporate event, from budgeting to contracts to site selection.
By Debi Scholar and Susan Losurdo | September 12, 2019
Planning Tips and TrendsHow to Manage Hidden Resort Fees
Planners say the fees are sneaky and exorbitant. Hotels beg to differ. Here is how to navigate these...
By Cheryl-Anne Sturken | September 9, 2019
Planning Tips and TrendsWhat Do Resort Fees Actually Cover?
These add-on charges from Bellagio, Fairmont, InterContinental and more pay for services you probably...
By Cheryl-Anne Sturken | September 9, 2019
Planning Tips and TrendsSponsoring Versus Hosting: Strategizing Your Event Approach
Planners might craft organic events or back a meeting already in motion. Which aligns for your...
By Jessi Minneci | July 31, 2019
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Planning Tips and TrendsFinding an Alluring — and Affordable — City
Looking beyond top-tier meeting destinations boasts big benefits.
By Andrea Doyle | June 28, 2018