Get More From Your Speakers

When people are rating events, the quality of speakers will be a prominent feature. What’s more, if you’re trying to impart knowledge on your attendees, you are going to have to spend time with them listening and watching if you’re going to be successful. This short post tells you...

Business Meeting Tips 101

Most meetings influence decisions and team progress, but many still feel like a poor use of time. People leave unsure what was decided or what happens next. After sitting through and leading hundreds of sessions, one issue consistently shows up: without structure and a goal, discussions drift. The good...

You Can Be An Introvert and Speak Well in Public

Here’s how For those of us who are not the most natural networkers and extroverts there can be a certain frustration: We know our potential, but some wise guy with a loud mouth can seem to be getting a much easier ride. Our natural disposition should be no limit on...

Why Does Communication Break Down In the Work Environment?

If your workplace does not communicate effectively, not much is going to get done. Managers will not know what problems exist, employees will not be able to show any initiative and the entire environment will become inefficient. This post will help you to understand the most common reasons that...

Meeting Spending to be Flat in 2014, Amex Forecasts

A report released at the end of December 2013 reveals that overall 2014 spending on meetings in North America by clients of American Express Meetings & Events will be flat in comparison to 2013 levels. The report, compiled by Amex and based on the company’s 2014 forecasts, also revealed...

More Luxury: The Battles to Come in the Sky Between New York and L.A.

The competition on the transcontinental routes is fiercer than ever – airlines are adding more space, luxury, privacy and, of course, profits. This year we have seen more mini-suites; offering total privacy, lie-flat seats and first class cabins aimed at the VIP market. The trend is set to get...

More Corporate Travel Department Heads are Taking Charge of Meetings Management and Planning

A Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) survey finds that an increasing number of travel managers are charged with risk management, strategic meetings management planning (SMMP), and other responsibilities. Although their titles might be Travel Manager or, Travel Director, more and more travel department heads are taking on meeting management...

A Seasonal Snapshot of New York City’s Restaurant Week

New York City Restaurant Week doesn’t merely offer discounted meals—it frames a moment when the city’s culinary rhythm recalibrates. As each season shifts, so do the inspirations behind the menus. Chefs take this opportunity to showcase ingredients at their peak, from winter’s earthy root vegetables to summer’s burst of...

Hotel industry predicts best results in 6 years

The economic upturn is being felt by the hotel industry, with occupancy levels up and a bright outlook for profits, reports PwC. The key indicator of revenue per available room should increase by nearly 6% this year and over 6% in 2014. There are a few reasons for this:...

Royal Coachman’s Business Travel Trends in 2013

Half of travelers have saved their company money on air fares by booking at least 14 days in advance, says Orbitz in their analysis of business travel for the first quarter of 2013. The other key headline is that the vast majority (98%) of hotel bookings are for less...

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