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Haiti relief flows from meetings and
hospitality industries
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The hospitality industry is reaching out to help the people of Haiti in the wake of the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck 10 miles outside of Port-au-Prince on Jan. 12. John Maginley, chairman, Council of Ministers and Commissioners, Caribbean Tourism Organization, said Jan. 13 the CTO "will be doing whatever is necessary to offer financial and other assistance and to coordinate relief efforts in the days and weeks ahead. We know that with the support of friends around the world, the strength and resolve of the Haitians themselves will prevail." More Chicago loses cachet as convention center The Wall Street Journal Share
The sprawling McCormick Place became America's convention headquarters when it opened 50 years ago, hosting buyers and sellers of products from candy bars to windmill turbines. But in recent months, a gradual drop-off in business has turned into a rout as a string of high-profile shows have pulled out. With the recession cramping convention business across the U.S., exhibitors say Chicago's high costs and complex work rules make other venues more attractive. More
Futurist: Reports of the death of meetings are exaggerated MeetingsNet Share
Most speakers start off with a quick outline of what they're going to cover. Futurist Richard Worzel, CFA, generally does the opposite. He reviews what he won't be telling his business audiences. First, he won't be predicting the future. And second, he won't be telling them about their particular industries. More Marketing can't overcome bad customer service Chief Marketer Share
It doesn't matter how good your marketing scheme is: If your customer service isn't up to snuff, your audience won't come back for more. Grant Johnson details a few recent examples of companies that weren't making their customers the top priority. More Tourism marketing: Good vibes for visitors Marketing Web Share
Tourism marketing in South Africa, as in other countries, has not evolved at the same pace as generic marketing. One of the main reasons is the historical tendency for technical and operations-oriented people to create and manage tourism organisations. Few of them had any formal training in marketing and simply "learned on the job." Another reason for the developmental lag is the composition of the industry; which is dominated by small businesses. Small-sized and family-run guesthouses, travel agencies, tour operators, ground handlers and tour operators significantly outnumber the larger chain and franchised businesses. More Tweeting at conferences and events: The good, the better, the best Midcourse Corrections Share
Today's conference attendees, armed with laptops, flip cameras and smart phones, are no longer sitting quietly taking notes during presentations. They are using their new tools to document, take notes, check the presenter's facts, search for resources, post and publish their reflections and connect with others in and outside the room. Millions of people use Twitter in a variety of ways, well beyond what the inventors first envisioned for it. More New Zealand's convention sector to drum up new business ETBMice.com Share
New Zealand's convention sector is expected to make a significant recovery by mid-2010 following lacklustre results last year. Convention industry bosses will focus their energies on the northern hemisphere this year in an effort to drum up new business. Christchurch & Canterbury Convention Bureau will work independently, and in cooperation with Conventions and Incentives New Zealand to attract more large-scale business meetings to the region. More After the show: Self analysis a critical component Marketing Scoop Share
An objective measurement of performance is the only way to plan and achieve continual improvement at subsequent shows. Continual improvement is a goal for many exhibitors. Knowing that tradeshows can play an integral role in a company's marketing campaign, they're committed to doing the best job they can this year -- and a better one next year. More 190,000 expected at fair Gulf Daily News Share
More than 190,000 shoppers from Bahrain and around the Gulf are expected to descend on the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre later this month for a major showcase of products from around the world. The 21st annual Autumn Fair brings together international traders selling a range of goods, including specialty foods, textiles, furnishings, electrical goods, arts and crafts, beauty products, shoes, toiletries, cosmetics, toys, games, accessories, furniture, garden equipment, jewelry, kitchenware, luggage and much more. This year's event is billed as the biggest in its history and runs from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1. More |
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