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FEATURES

Bright Spots

Even in this down economy, M&C is bullish on several key segments of the meetings industry that will flourish -- and drive employment opportunities -- in the near future. This special report includes savvy ways to capitalize on these trends now.

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Bargains Abroad

Meeting outside the United States doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are profiles of four great destinations -- Buenos Aires, Argentina; Budapest, Hungary; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Panama City, Panama -- that offer surprisingly affordable hotel rates, transportation, dining and attractions.

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FEATURES

In Defense of Glamour

The four glittering global destinations showcased here -- Dubai, Hong Kong, Monaco and South Africa -- make no apologies for their luxurious trappings, but they also are touting a new-found focus on value.

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FEATURES

Return Engagement

A major key to trade show survival is keeping exhibitors coming back, year after year. Here are some of the innovative ways show organizers are doing just that, in areas such as pricing, freight, floor layout and communication.

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BREAKING NEWS

Marriott Launches New Brand for Upscale Independent Hotels

In other news: Two Trade Shows to Leave Chicago in 2012... Peabody Orlando Hotel Tops Off New Tower... Visit Florida Launches Meeting Stimulus Plan... New Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel Opens... Royal Caribbean Debuts New Cruise Ship  more

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HOW TO

Deciding Whether to Cancel

What to consider before pulling the plug on an event

How to Craft a Better RFP

Ways to update a request for proposal

Creating a Volunteer Program

Finding and handling unpaid staff

Rethinking Direct Marketing

Cutting-edge methods of direct marketing

Becoming an Independent Planner

Points to consider when becoming an independent planner

Better Yet: Food Composting

How to cut food waste by composting on site

The Art of Creating Ambience

The ABCs of adding ambience to an event

How to Play It Safe Today

Ways to protect your job and department

That's Customer service?

Dealing with vendors challenged by the recession

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SPOTLIGHT

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Las Vegas

All in one convenient location, M&C's wide-ranging coverage of America's top trade show destination.

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Financial and Insurance Meetings

This collection of articles will help steer planners of financial and insurance meetings around the industry's changing rules and regulations.

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Corporate Meetings

All in one place: a gathering of articles geared for the corporate planner

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Green Meetings

Want to help lessen your meetings' carbon footprint? Read through these articles on how to "green" events.

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Pharmaceutical Meetings

Find your way through the pharmaceutical industry's ever-changing rules

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The Economy

A compendium of M&C’s recent coverage on the economy and meetings, including TARP regulations, frugal planning strategies, negotiating tactics and our industry's critical role in economic recovery

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Colorado

In the mountains and in the valleys, Colorado offers up the best in hospitality for meetings.

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Hawaii

The lastest news from the islands, including renovations, new hotels and more.

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Web Exclusives

At Lunch With Hubert Joly of Carlson Hotels Worldwide

An executive update from Carlson Hotels Worldwide 

On-Site at SMMC Core Week 1: Day 3

M&C senior editor Michael J. Shapiro reports from the National Business Travel Association's inaugural Strategic Meetings Management Certification course.

Desk Exercises Redux

More movements to ease the pain of sitting in front of the computer

Affordable Bangkok

Bargains abound in the Thai capital.

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Multimedia Library

Photo Gallery

Visit our Photo Gallery and view stunning images of Hyatt hotels across the U.S. as well as exciting highlights of PALMSPLACE and the Palms Casino

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The Law & The Planner

Permission Must Be Granted

Planners always should seek permission first before using another person’s ideas, images and even likenesses.

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Creative Ideas

Odor Eater

What can be done about a funky smell in an event space?

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Under-the-Radar Meetings Webcast. November 17, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. EDT. Click Here to register or for more information.

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