Everyone makes mistakes - sometimes we forget things ourselves, and other times we have to pick up the slack for another’s…and sometimes these mistakes can be costly.

So this week, we want to know…

What is the biggest potential disaster you averted as a meeting planner and how did you prevent it?

Fall is quickly approaching, which means lots of tradeshows!

(Be sure to visit ConventionPlanit.com at Booth #3064 at Affordable Meetings National, including your favorite blog moderator…)

So, how do you make your event memorable? How will your organization connect members with social media at your next convention or annual meeting?

Question of the Week…

Are current hotel ratings systems outdated? Some of the new avant-garde properties and chains offer décor and style that may not match traditional ratings (like 4 or 5 AAA Diamond/Mobil Star), yet they are clearly high-end properties.

What do today’s travelers want from hotels? Send us the top 3 things you want from your hotel. Also tell us what’s not important.

Do you really care about the bed ruffle and someone knocking on your door at 9 p.m. for “turndown service?”

What’s eating away at you? Have you seen something on the news that you want to blog about?

Here’s your chance - tell us what issues you want to discuss!

Our blog is an open forum for discussion, so let’s get some provocative ideas and conversations flowing!

Airfares are soaring, checking baggage is costing money, and it even costs more to drive to the airport!

How will this affect meeting attendance this coming year? Will people stay home? Or, do you think more corporate meetings will be held in-house? Are companies holding more Webinars (for large groups) and/or conference calls (for small groups)?