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February 2008
FutureWatch Predicts Solid 2008 for Meetings Industry
Meeting professionals expect healthy attendance and budget increases in the coming year, according to the annual market trends study FutureWatch 2008. The sixth-annual international study, conducted by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and sponsored by American Express, surveyed 1,643 meeting and event professionals and suppliers from around the world, marking the largest response ever to a FutureWatch study.
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Source: Meetings Industry Megasite, January 2008
The 25 Most Influential People in the Industry 2007
For the 13th year, the editors of MeetingNews have selected the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry. Some are familiar names —veritable pillars of the industry. Others are newly minted, deserving honorees.
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Source: Successful Meetings' website, Meetings Industry Megasite, July 2007
Savvy Negotiation and Fair Play are Key to Hotel Relationships
It’s probably an understatement to say that hoteliers and meeting planners define affordability in different ways. And in a sellers’ market, hotels hold the upper hand, while meeting planners struggle to control costs and justify meeting expenses.
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Source: SmartMeetings, September 2007
Meet the Press
Your brand may be great at hosting b-to-b events at trade shows or connecting with consumers via sampling programs or savvy brand ambassadors. But what does it take to lure the press, those busy, skeptical, deadline-driven reporters and editors who hardly have 15 minutes for lunch, let alone time to get out from behind their desks to attend a news conference or product launch? Here are six ways to get reporters and editors to log off their computers and stroll into your next event.
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Source: Event Marketer, December 2007
Hot! Hot! Hot!
Portland is this decade’s buzz word – Why did it take so long? Perhaps the San Francisco Chronicle summed it up best in 2005, when it said, “Newsflash: When you weren’t looking, Portland got hip.” The declaration well summarizes the phenomenon of a city that has kept far under the radar for most of its existence, only to emerge in the last five years as a shining example of what a city can be with a little patience and plenty of foresight. Back in the 1970s, when gas and land were cheap and cities were more concerned with economic development than congestion and sprawl, Portland had an urban growth boundary in place and a commitment to responsible planning.
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Source: SmartMeetings, January 2008
The Palace Hotel New York, NY
An icon of Manhattan splendor, The New York Palace Hotel seamlessly blends old world elegance with new world opulence. As you walk through the courtyard gates of the Hotel's famed Villard Mansion on Madison Avenue and down the hotel's grand staircase you enter into a life rich in history and elegance.
The New York Palace is known for its luxurious accommodations, spectacular views, spacious rooms, and unparalleled service. The Palace's 55-story tower features 806 guest-rooms, 86 suites, an extensive Spa & Fitness Center, fine dining at Gilt restaurant and bar and Istana, stunning meeting and conference space, a state-of-the-art business center, and four Triplex Penthouse suites with roof-top terraces and panoramic views. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at 50th Street and Madison Avenue, The New York Palace Hotel is just steps away from St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and Saks Fifth Avenue. The Palace is a short walk from New York's Broadway theaters, Central Park, the business districts and world class shopping.
Besides it's gorgeous physical features, the staff members at The New York Palace Hotel are truly what make it one of a kind. Whether you are a guest of the hotel or attending a meeting in one of it's seventeen fully equipped meeting rooms, you can expect only the finest of service. The hotel offers 22,000 square feet of meeting space which can accommodate 10 to 1,000 guests. The catering staff are dialed, professional, and always determined to make any meeting a success. No request is too large or small - The New York Palace Hotel will ensure it is taken care of in a timely matter. Your attendees are bound to be impressed by the exceptional service, beautiful accommodations, and overall feeling they get when they visit The Palace.
To learn more about this venue, please visit: www.newyorkpalace.com
… that Opus Solutions is ready to deliver “More Than You’ve Come to Expect” from an event management partner? That’s what attendees of the upcoming Exhibitor2008 will discover when they stop by Opus’ Booth 1257 at the industry’s leading conference, scheduled from March 9 through March 13 in Las Vegas. Visitors will get a first-hand introduction to our event management expertise, proprietary technology tools and endless array of event services – a powerful combination of assets that time and again far exceeds our clients’ expectations. And everyone who stops by our booth will get a chance to walk away with four VIP passes to two of the most exclusive nightclubs in Las Vegas, along with a $750 complimentary tab – our way of making Exhibitor2008 even more eventful than anyone expects.
For details about Opus Solutions’ participation in Exhibitor2008, please contact Kim Kopetz at 971-223-1144 or kkopetz@opus-solutions.com.
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