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American Airlines Supports its’ Planners

  AMR Chapter 11 will not affect the Elite Meetings Alliance (EMA)   Like most of you, when AMR, the parent company of American Airlines, announced they had filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 yesterday morning it left me wondering what that meant for our upcoming event, the Elite Meetings Alliance. The film buff in me couldn’t help but conjure images of Jimmy Stewart in It’s a Wonderful Life railing [...]

by Margaret Holsinger on December 1, 2011

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Time Saving Tips for Meeting Professionals

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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 and productivity by eliminating distractions, getting enough sleep, and making use of the best tools.  You can maximize your productivity and get more done in the few hours you [...]

by Mark Ley on July 19, 2010

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Backstage Pass to the Elite Meetings Alliance

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Well, it’s official, the Spring 2010 Elite Meetings Alliance is over. If you were one of the lucky attendees at the Elite Meetings Alliance at Terranea Resort a few weeks ago, you most likely came home with some great contacts, fabulous memories, and few extra pounds (sorry!). I wanted to provide you all with a behind-the-scenes look at the event, show you some room setups, give you some insider information [...]

by Amanda Smith on June 7, 2010

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Six Days, Four Nights, Two Islands (The Conclusion)

On our second full day in Queenstown, New Zealand, I had what I later described to my daughter as my “perfect” day. We got up early for an hour’s drive to Glenorchy and Dart River Jetboat Safaris. Their staff was not only fun, but the whole operation was very well run. They provided heavy waterproof coats to keep us warm and dry (remember, it was winter). Unlike the Shotover Jet [...]

by Susan Campbell on November 30, 2009

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Six Days, Four Nights, Two Islands (Part 2)

New Zealand had been on my radar for about 20 years as a must-see destination, but it wasn’t until July 2009 that I finally fulfilled that goal-and in a big way After spending two nights in Auckland, we left New Zealand’s biggest city to fly to the South Island. Our specific destination was Queenstown, population 17,000. Number of stoplights: 0. It was here that we finally needed the warm coats [...]

by Susan Campbell on October 12, 2009

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Six Days, Four Nights, Two Islands (Part 1)

Each of us has our own idea of paradise. I was reminded of that here in our office recently while designing an article for the latest issue of Elite Meetings magazine. We wanted to illustrate a trip that would motivate an employee to peak performance. Should that be a palm-fringed beach or snowcapped mountain? Chilled mai tais or hot toddies? Obviously, it’s a question that incentive planners face with some [...]

by Susan Campbell on September 15, 2009

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