“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” ~ Arnold Bennett (British novelist, playwright, critic, and essayist, 1867-1931) We’ve all experienced the evolution of meetings – from the… [read more...]
For more than 10 years, the Convention Industry Council (CIC) has been encouraging adoption of standard terminology, forms, and other elements of the business process for meeting, event, and incentive travel through its Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX). … [read more...]
Did you attend MPI’s World Education Congress in Vancouver? If you did, your days were likely packed with great presentations by industry speakers, fabulous meet and greets in the exhibit area, and just an all-around sense that the meetings industry… [read more...]
One of the key philosophies we follow religiously at Elite Meetings is listening to what the customer wants and needs. We believe that if we build what you want, then there's a very good chance you'll use it. In fact, many of the tools we've created… [read more...]
If there is anything we crave more of in the event industry...it’s time. It’s amazing how often we find ourselves wishing for just a few more hours and minutes to get the last details completed. Essential time management yields increased success… [read more...]
We've certainly come a long way... ...since we first released the FaceTime Appointment Scheduler back in early 2009. I always have to remind myself that we built FaceTime for our Elite Meetings Alliances and never really planned on opening it up to the… [read more...]
Ever since the release of SpeedRFP into the wild, we've been on the lookout for websites that have created a home for SpeedRFP forms. A form is pretty easy to create and immediately "APEX-enables" the hotel that posts it. While we're not working hard… [read more...]
It was only May, but the limousine driver apologized to his out-of-town passengers for the June Gloom that had arrived early. The cool, overcast and almost foggy weather dimmed the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean as the airport shuttle brought meeting… [read more...]
