The Best and Most Innovative Meetings
The best and most innovative meetings combine the knowledge, techniques, and practices of old with fresh new elements. This second article focuses on integrating the tried-and-true practices with new ideas to create a richer learning experience.

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Source: Convene, February 2008

Beyond the Flames
On the morning of January 25, 2008, it was all over television and the Internet: "The Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas is on fire." But by the end of the day, the story had faded from the headlines. If it bleeds it leads, goes the expression, and the fire in the 32-story hotel had been put out and the building evacuated with no casualties. But how the staffs at the Monte Carlo and other properties on the Strip scrambled to make sure the scheduled meetings and events at the hotel went on with as little interruption as possible was truly an untold story—until now.

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Source: Meetings Industry Megasite, April 07, 2008

Inspection Detection
Site inspections are a necessary task before any major event. So to bring you the absolute best advice on how to get the most from your site inspection, we’ve turned the spotlight on these industry experts and handed them the mic … after we, uh, found the switch and located the outlet.

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Source: northwest meetings + events, Winter 2008

Paying the Piper
For the public performance of recorded or live music that has been created and copyrighted by an artist, an organization is supposed to get appropriate permission in the form of a "license" from that artist, and pay a required royalty fee before playing that artist's music. Failure to do so can subject an organization to a copyright infringement lawsuit by the artist or the artist's legal representative.
However, this is rarely the case at the office. In the corporate environment, company purchases are rarely that simple. Having a single department to purchase pens, paper clips, coffee filters, equipment and other supplies for the entire office isn’t a new concept. To see savings through purchasing power, it makes sense to have one entity buy the materials it takes to run a business.

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Source: Meetings Industry Megasite

'Sales Force One' Alters Marriott's Reps Structure
Late last year, Marriott International launched a new companywide sales structure that changes the way the hotel firm deals with most of its meeting planner clients.
Dubbed "Sales Force One," the new framework moves the majority of sales reps out of individual properties and into centralized sales offices in metropolitan areas. Clients have one contact person at the nearest office, who helps place meetings among Marriott's brands, including Marriott, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Courtyard, and Residence Inn. That sales rep also negotiates the contract for each meeting, regardless of where the chosen property is located.

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Source: Successful Meetings' website, Meetings Industry Megasite

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The Saratoga Hilton Hotel Saratoga Springs, NY

The contemporary Saratoga Hotel is ideally located along Broadway in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. With it's newly renovated interior, the Saratoga brings a high class elegance to its decor that matches its high class service from its staff. The lines are clean, and the style has introduced a fresh, new vibe to the heart of the downtown scene.

With over 46,000 square feet of combined meeting space with the Saratoga Springs City Center, the Saratoga Hotel can accommodate a wide range of groups. The staff is exceptional and provide true red carpet service.

To learn more about this venue, please visit: wwwthesaratogahotel.com and be sure to mention, "Opus Solutions"!

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…that Opus Solutions is the registration sponsor of Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA)'s annual summit?



CEMA's 2008 Summit in Las Vegas
As a senior experienced event marketing professional, you need to be on top of both traditional marketing and new tactics employing emerging methodologies and technologies. This conference will provide you with world class practices, integrated marketing strategies, success stories, and powerful nationally acclaimed authors and keynote speakers such as Robert Sutton, Chip Connelly, Chris Obst, Susan Ershler and others. Enjoy daily breakfasts, full course lunches and dinners, breaks, networking receptions, evening events and daily vacation prize giveaways.

You'll leave this conference equipped to inspire your colleagues and team to drive innovation throughout your department. Over 20 sessions containing new content and cutting edge ideas and processes will provide you with the vision and tools to significantly improve your marketing programs.

You'll learn from the success of industry legends and build on the vital role event marketing plays in contributing to your organization's success. Access new spheres of influence in this special conference which boasts an attendee base of strategically advanced event marketing professionals.

For information regarding CEMA click here

For details about Opus Solutions' technology and registration solutions please contact Kim Kopetz at 971-223-1144 or kkopetz@opus-solutions.com.

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