
Tuesday,August 11th, 2009
By Debbi Beldon, CMP
Just got back from e4 – what a terrific time we had networking with clients, partners and colleagues. I learned a lot too. For instance, I learned that people really will follow me on Twitter, even though I’m not exactly sure why yet. I learned that I need more than five hours sleep [...]

Tuesday,August 4th, 2009
By Jennifer Sommers, InterContinental Hotels
Wow, Gaylord National really rolled out the red carpet to welcome us all to e4, 2009!
The view of the Potomac alone out of that massive front window at sunset was something to see. I also enjoyed the music of all kinds but I have to say my favorite was the Mariachi band. I, [...]

Friday,July 10th, 2009
By Amy Henderson, CMP
When planning food and beverage for your convention, the first thing we generally consider is what we have to spend. There are several great ways to ensure that you are spending somewhat less, making smarter choices and making a positive impact on the environment and the local community where your meeting is being [...]

Tuesday,June 16th, 2009
By Amanda Wyatt
In these trying times, as groups closely examine their meeting budgets and analyze every dollar spent, many planners are weighing the value of in-person meetings. When each expenditure must be examined and pre-approved, it can be difficult to quantify the benefits of in-person meetings versus web-based meetings.
With all of the technology available for [...]