February 1, 2006 RCM
Checklists
Know Your Convention Manager
The success of your meeting often comes down to the quality of your relationship with the convention services manager. Here are strategies for building...
Learning from Tragedies
The year 2005 saw disasters in two major cities: New Orleans and London. There are lessons to be learned from each of these tragic events. Best in Class...
Meetings for Families
A successful family conference requires supporting leadership, a successful planning cycle, effective site-selection criteria, area church involvement...
Negotiating With Hotels
It's the burning question for many planners: how to negotiate with hotels to get the best deal for their meetings. Tim Brown, a partner with Meeting Sites...
Contracts for Speakers
Securing speaker agreements should be a routine part of the meeting planning process, whether the speakers are paid professionals or volunteers. These...
RFPs for Online Registration
More than 100 companies are out there selling online meeting registration. The question, of course, is which ones fit your organization's needs. Intelligent...
10 Ways to Boost Attendance
You don't have to completely overhaul your meeting to attract more attendees. Sharon Collins, director of meetings and expositions at the Kellen Co.,...
Large Meeting Timeline
This scheduling timeline for a large international meeting and exhibit was adapted from a project management template, with 18 months lead time. There...
Small Meeting Timeline
The six-month lead time modeled here unfortunately is often a luxury nowadays. It can be compressed into three months if need be. 6 Months Out Establish...
Food and Beverage Savings
Looking for ways to save money on food and beverage? Here is a checklist that will be a great starting point. The Fundamentals Be very tight with your...
Sites
Georgia & the Carolinas
What's New With a splash of press coverage across the country, Atlanta unveiled its new aquarium in November, and in Charleston, S.C., dust is flying...
On Location: Charleston Place
The Sense of arrival at Charleston Place Hotel, South Carolina, is so perfectly in keeping with its location in the center of the city's historic district...
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