Giveaway: Puppy Pack ($130 value)
April 11, 2012 by Paris and John
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Do you have a new puppy in the house? I just posted a new giveaway on our DogTipper site for a Puppy Starter Kit from PetSmart, everything you need from microchipping to food. Here’s a rundown of the goodies in the kit: The kit includes vouchers for: Free bag of Specialty Puppy Food for participating [...]
Caribbean Meetings, 2009
July 12, 2011 by Paris and John
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Although sunny skies still prevail across the Caribbean, like much of the world this region is undergoing stormy times thanks to global economic woes. Most islands were impacted by a downturn in arrivals in 2008 and preliminary tourism numbers coming in for this year also show a decline in travelers. There were bright spots in [...]
Mexico Meetings, 2009
July 12, 2011 by Paris and John
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A year made difficult by recession has been complicated in Mexico by violence and the H1N1 virus. However, Mexico is presently undergoing a comprehensive campaign to emphasize the many assets available for group meetings south of the border. Extensive promotion and marketing efforts—plus exceptional packages and concessions—are refocusing the attention of meeting executives on the [...]
Distance Learning for Meeting Groups, 2001
July 11, 2011 by Paris and John
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Lights, cameras, action! Looking for a way to bring the meeting to the masses? Or to bring a headline speaker to the meeting? Distance learning may just be the answer. Through traditional technologies such as videocassette, CD-Rom, audiotape, videoconferencing, and audioconferencing, as well as state of the art technologies such as Internet-based programming, you can [...]
Bermuda Meetings, 2002
July 11, 2011 by Paris and John
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Association planners might worry about the possibility of hurricanes during a September meeting in the islands but last year the Society of American Travel Writers faced not only a storm but disruptions caused by September 11th. “The amazing job the Bermudians did was incredible,” notes Michigan-based Cynthia Boal Janssens, past president of the association who [...]
Caribbean Meetings, 2001
July 10, 2011 by Paris and John
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The sand and surf which are an added bonus for many Caribbean meetings were the chief draw for the DAN Festival, an annual event of the Divers Alert Network (DAN), the world’s largest association of recreational divers. The conference, planned by executive vice president Dan Orr, was held at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and [...]
Bermuda Meetings, 2000
July 10, 2011 by Paris and John
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When George Meeker looked for a site for his group of 75 attendees to take Harvard continuing medical education courses, he turned to Bermuda for several reasons. “The main reason is the proximity to the East Coast and the fact that it is simple for Canadians to get in and out,” explained the New Hampshire-based [...]
Airport Hotels Ticket to Successful Meetings, 2001
July 9, 2011 by Paris and John
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AIRPORT HOTELS TICKET TO SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS by Paris Permenter and John Bigley Location, location, location. The common real estate axiom is no truer than when applied to airport hotels. This network of properties across North America, some located within airport terminals themselves and some within just a few miles of the facilities, offer meeting planners [...]
Timeshares Gain Share of Meetings Market, 2000
July 9, 2011 by Paris and John
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TIMESHARES GAIN SHARE OF MEETINGS MARKET by Paris Permenter & John Bigley Remember those timeshare deals of the 70s and 80s? Free television sets just to drop by and talk with a salesperson? Free trips in return for endless property tours? Well, times have changed. Today timeshares have gained not just respectability, but a considerable [...]
Western Canada, 2000
July 8, 2011 by Paris and John
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Wild About British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon by Paris Permenter and John Bigley With its soaring Rocky Mountains, miles of rugged coastline, and untamed wilderness, Western Canada boasts some of North America’s most breathtaking scenery as well as picturesque cities. British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon offer a full menu [...]
