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Cvent Opens First European Office in London

In pursuit of international expansion, meetings technology company Cvent has opened a new office in London — its first in Europe — it announced yesterday.Headquartered in McLean, Va., Cvent has facilitated meeting and event booking in Europe through its ... [Published Successful Meetings - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Cvent Inc, London, Accenture plc, Barclays PLC, Automation

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc

Chicago's Palmer House Hilton for Sale

One of Chicago’s largest and most historic hotels — the 1,639-room Palmer House Hilton — is seeking a new owner, local business journal Crain’s Chicago Business reported this week.The property’s current owner, New York-based Thor Equities LLC, reportedly ... [Published Successful Meetings - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Potter Palmer, Chicago, Hyatt Regency SA, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

7 More Predictions About the Future of Meetings

For our June 2013 cover story, “Meeting the Future,” we spoke to various experts in the meetings industry to get a better understanding of where and how meetings are evolving. Here are seven more of their predictions:1. Neuroscience Will Help Us Learn ... [Published Successful Meetings - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Neuroscience, David Houle, Futurist

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Republican Party (US)

U.S. Hotels Generated Increased Profits in 2012

Following a welcome increase in 2011, profits at U.S. hotels were up again in 2012, according to a new report from Smith Travel Research (STR).Published this week, the report — the 2013 HOST Almanac, based on the income and expense statements of nearly ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 23 2013]

Entities: United States, Republican Party (US), Luxury

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

David Williams Named Global Meetings Executive of the Year

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has honored David Williams, executive director of the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE), with its “Global Executive of the Year” award, it announced today.Presented annually ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 23 2013]

Entities: Ray Bloom, Frankfurt am Main, Education, Uruguay

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

CityPASS Offers Discounts for Meetings Groups Throughout U.S.

You’ve likely seen or heard of CityPASS before. These pre-bundled ticket booklets, which give purchasers access to dozens of popular attractions in 11 different North American cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hollywood, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia, ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 23 2013]

Entities: Discount, Wakefield Corp, United States

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

IMEX Frankfurt Wraps

IMEX Frankfurt wrapped up on May 23 with a new record of 53,000 appointments scheduled by an also record-breaking 3,900 hosted buyers.Overall, the three-day meetings, incentives and conventions trade show in Germany saw a 33 percent increase in the number ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 23 2013]

Entities: Frankfurt am Main, Appointment, NH Hoteles SA, South Africa

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Terranea Is Ready for Meetings

I grew up not very far from Terranea Resort. Perched atop a seaside cliff in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, only about a 20-mile drive from Los Angeles International Airport, this massive 102-acre, 582-room resort used to be Marineland of the Pacific, the world’s ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 23 2013]

Entities: Property, Rancho Palos Verdes (United States), Hugo Swire

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Oklahoma City Open for Business After Tornado

Although suburban Moore, Okla., was devastated Monday by a 2-mile-wide tornado that left at least 51 people dead, Oklahoma City suffered minimal damage and remains open to visitors, according to the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau.“The highways ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 22 2013]

Entities: Oklahoma City, Tornado, Will Rogers, Oklahoma (United States), Displacement

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Germany Hosted 362 Million Meeting Attendees in 2012

Amid global uncertainty, the meetings industry is doing its part to fortify the German economy, according to a new study on the meetings market in Germany, published yesterday by the German Convention Bureau (GCB).Known as the “Meeting & Event Barometer ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 22 2013]

Entities: Germany, Insulator

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

PCMA Forms Global Partnership with IAPCO

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has formed a global partnership with the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO), it announced today at IMEX in Frankfurt.Under the terms of the new partnership, the ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 22 2013]

Entities: Gonzalo Perez, Education, Organism

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

How to Measure Event ROI

How to Plan a MeetingShare|With Howard GivnerChapter 2: General ROI TipsIn today’s marketplace, having an effective ROI strategy for meetings and events is a survival strategy for a planner’s career. Planners must understand and be able to explain what ... [Published Successful Meetings - May 22 2013]

Entities: Leadership, case studies, Marketplace

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...PreCheck will only increase aviation security efficiency and consistency," U S Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow said in a statement. "We commend TSA for identifying creative ways to enhance the trusted PreCheck program and making the passenger screening process more efficient while maintaining security. We look forward to continuing to work with TSA on other vital security measures that encourage travel and strengthen our economy."

TSA Expands PreCheck Program to International Travelers [Published Successful Meetings - May 07 2013]

One planner, who works for a major consumer foods firm that has green meeting standards in place, says the reason is simply, "to be environmentally responsible. Simple changes can be made that will impact the future of our planet." That's not the only reason to consider green meetings, however. Many sustainable practices can actually save money

Research: Sustainable Meetings Survey [Published Successful Meetings - May 01 2013]

..."Not doing site visits is a huge challenge, which is why I try to be so thorough and meticulous with all of my questions," says Alten. "Asking all of those questions helps me reach the right comfort level that I need to have before I begin to negotiate for a contract and I think it's the same for the supplier, too."

6 Steps for a Successful International Meeting [Published Successful Meetings - May 01 2013]

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