Apr 13
Ashley ChalmersMisc Tidbits, Tips for Meeting Planners meeting planner feedback, overseas meetings, travel tips
For a meeting planner frequently dealing with international business, knowing current exchange rates is pretty common…but finding a good tool for exchange rates is a bit harder to come by.
Our favorite is http://www.x-rates.com/:
-It’s straightforward; no frills, just an easy to use table.
-Current exchange rates (updated daily)
Do you have a favorite planning tool or website? Check out some of our recommendations.
Apr 10
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Places to Stay, Tips for Meeting Planners Dover, hotels, meeting ideas, travel tips
Deal alert!
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has announced special rates for group and convention bookings…
…with rates of just $99 a night to stay at the AAA 4-Diamond hotel!
Here are all the details for the great packages!
Mar 25
Ashley ChalmersNews, Places to Stay, Tips for Meeting Planners air travel, overseas meetings, travel tips
New travel regulations are coming in June…
…are YOU prepared?
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all citizens carry a valid passport to enter the following countries:
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Jamaica (except for business travel)
Mexico
Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Turks and Caicos
Get details and border travel advice here.
Mar 03
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Misc Tidbits, News, RFP, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners, Trade Shows air travel, meeting planner feedback, technology, travel tips
As Smart Phones increase in popularity and function, it’s no surprise that many travelers are opting to leave heavy laptops at home.
USA Today has come out with a list of the best travel tool applications for the iPhone…
…so you can leave the laptop, French dictionary, map, and even the restaurant guide book at home.
Check out the top apps here…
Our favorites are FlightTrack (check up to date flight delays and cancellations) and Babelingo (translates text into 11 languages!!)
Which apps help you the most when traveling or planning??
Mar 02
Ashley ChalmersMisc Tidbits, News, Places to Stay economy, issue of the week, travel, travel tips
Leisure travelers could benefit from canceled meetings and conventions in large cities…
…and will not be under the government’s radar for taking a trip.
Travel news in brief: Convention cities slash prices | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press.
Will you take advantage of lower prices and travel?
Feb 13
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Misc Tidbits, News, RFP, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners, Trade Shows economy, meeting industry, Tips for Meeting Planners, travel, travel tips
Industry organization leaders have issued guidelines for acceptable business travel practices…
…for companies receiving emergency government funds.
Read the guidelines and get more information here.
Meetings and events make up 15% of all travel-related spending — and generate more than one million jobs.
Feb 12
Ashley ChalmersMisc Tidbits, News, RFP, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners, Trade Shows meeting education, meeting ideas, meeting planner help, overseas meetings, travel tips
If you’re planning an international meeting or traveling overseas…
…this list of global tips and resources will come in handy!
It covers everything from making international phone calls, to converting currencies, and even time zone maps…so you can avoid calling overseas in the middle of the night. More
Jan 14
Ashley ChalmersMember News, News, Places to Stay, RFP, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners Destinations, economy, hotels, meeting ideas, overseas meetings, travel tips
USA Today reports that Budget Travel Magazine has announced its annual top 10 destinations to visit…
…to get the most bang for your buck.
In no particular order, the top 10 destinations are:
-Austin, Texas
-Washington, DC
-Hawaii
-Mexico
-Hungary
-Iceland
-Berlin
-Vancouver
-Cambodia
-Panama
Destinations were selected based on a number of factors, including free events, price cuts to travel to the area, and special anniversaries.
To find a hotel for your next meeting in one of these top 10 destinations, be sure to enter your specs and search on ConventionPlanit.com!
Dec 23
Ashley ChalmersNews, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners air travel, airlines, Continental Airlines, economy, travel tips
The NY Times reports that airlines are pleased with consumer response to baggage fees…
…which means they are most likely here to stay!
Most business travelers have not been affected by the fees, since many airlines waive checked baggage fees for elite or frequent travelers and those flying first or business class.
How have airline fees affected you? Have you become a lighter packer to avoid fees, or are you exempt from paying?
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