May 10
Misc Tidbits advisory council Comments Off
Check out the changes to the ConventionPlanit.com Homepage – you’ll see some new colors, and a different banner, but all of your favorite content is in the exact same places.
The new look and feel of the homepage came directly from feedback from the Advisory Council last month!
What do you think? If you have an idea, let us know – it just might be put into action!
Jul 22
Misc Tidbits, News, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners Bethenny Frankel, meeting education, meeting ideas, Real Housewives of NYC, Trade Shows, travel, travel tips Comments Off
If you didn’t receive the ConventionPlanit.com newsletter yesterday, you missed out on an interview with Bethenny Frankel from Bravo’s Real Housewives of NYC.
Bethenny dishes out smart menu and eating habits for on-the-road meeting planners.
Check out what Bethenny has to say – and be sure to sign up for our newsletter for more great tips and meeting ideas!
Jul 13
Misc Tidbits, News, Places to Stay air travel, airlines, travel tips, unique activities 2 Comments
Frequent travelers forced to leave their furry friends behind when flying have a new option…
…Pet Airways debuts tomorrow as the U.S.’s first pet-only airline. Pets will travel in the main cabin, not the cargo hold of the planes.
The airline strives to protect the comfort and safety of pets, who are often injured in unsafe cargo conditions. Flights will serves New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles to start, with plans to expand nationwide.
Owners can book online and even track the progress of their pet’s flight at http://www.petairways.com.
Is this a service you will use?
Jun 26
Misc Tidbits, News, Tips meeting ideas, meeting industry, meeting planner feedback Comments Off
Be sure to check out the ConventionPlanit.com Homepage…
…today we unveiled our new look!
The new homepage design and navigation will help planners to locate their favorite features faster.
The new design was made with the input of our Advisory Council of meeting professionals – to make sure it’s exactly what you want.
What do you think? Any thoughts or comments?
May 19
Misc Tidbits, Places to Stay, Tips hotels in hawaii, travel tips Comments Off
I just returned from a fantastic travel experience in Hawaii! Paradise is masquerading as the Hawaiian Islands, a great place for meetings and vacations alike.
One part great weather, two parts super accommodations and three parts “Aloha” hospitality…
…all add up to an intoxicating cocktail that rivals the famous Mai-Tai. If you are looking for a destination that never fails to deliver on its promise, consider our 50th state!
Adventures in Paradise!
About the Author: ConventionPlanit.com’s Maureen Pickell, Director of Global Accounts and traveler of the world, has just returned from her latest adventure in Hawaii.
Where have you recently traveled? We’d love to hear about some of your experiences!
May 18
Misc Tidbits, News, Trade Shows economy, meeting industry, National Travel and Tourism Week, tourism Comments Off
Here we are trying to advance American tourism in a time of economic distress, and the bison are blocking the road!
Picture taken in Yellowstone National Park this past weekend, courtesy of Al Rickard – ConventionPlanit.com Director of Communications.
May 05
Misc Tidbits economy, halloween business trends, hotels, travel tips 3 Comments
Hotels have reputations to maintain…
…and a decrease in travel is surely making it difficult to find ways to cut costs without compromising service, quality, or anything of the sort.
The New York Times reports that many hotels have found room service as the best way to cut costs – especially since the offering has not been profitable for quite some time.
The most common cut backs for room service seem to be offering comfort foods, less refined food options, and smaller portions which are priced lower to appeal to customer (and cost the hotel less, too).
To hear what properties across the country are saying on the matter, check out the full article here.
Hotel guests: are you ordering room service less when you travel? Would lowered prices change your mind?
May 04
Misc Tidbits, News AH&LA, Event Industry Networking, unique activities, volunteer Comments Off
Congrats to the AH&LA’s Under 30 Gateway…
…for raising $1,850 at this past weekend’s service event for the Washington DC Capitol Area Food Bank!
The money will help finance future service projects in the DC area.
Volunteers sorted and packaged up 16,252 lbs. of food and hygiene products for those in need!
Check out the Gateway’s Facebook page to see pictures from the event, or to find out how you can help make a difference.
Apr 28
Misc Tidbits, Places to Stay best travel practices, hotels, travel tips Comments Off
Yesterday I saw a commercial for CitiBank that showed several Americans sharing their money saving tips in the current economy.
One in particular stuck out to me: a woman says doesn’t purchase toiletries, and instead takes them from the hotels she stays at.
Perhaps I am misinterpreting the message of the commercial, but it did spark some questions in my mind.
Where do we draw the line? Certainly toiletries are present in a hotel room for guests to use and enjoy, but are they for the taking?
During room service visits, if toiletries have not been used, they will usually not be replaced. Is it wrong for a guest who does not use the toiletries to move them in order to receive more?
I have heard many different guest practices on this issue, and it seems almost everyone has an opinion on it. So…tell me what’s on your mind!
Do you work in a hotel? What’s the standard practice on toiletries?
Are you a frequent traveler? What do you do?
Apr 22
Misc Tidbits, News, Tips for Meeting Planners environmental-friendly, green meetings, meeting ideas 1 Comment
Happy Earth Day!
The meeting and events industry has embraced green initiatives in a big way…
…from the countless hotels striving for and achieving LEED certification, to companies offering Green meeting and exhibit supplies, to the Convention Industry Council setting the bar with the current development of the Green Meetings and Events Standards.
Give yourself a big pat on the back today for helping to make our Earth a better place!
Are there any green initiatives you are particularly proud of? Tell us…we’d love to hear about them!
Planners, enter your ideas in the Stellar Tip Contest for a chance to win a great prize.
ConventionPlanit.com Members, share your initiatives with us and we’ll post them to your listing page in the new Green Initiatives section!
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