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Busting 5 myths about green meetings and events
Suzanne Mason Association ManagementAt the 2014 ASAE Springtime Expo, a panel of experts took the stage to myth-bust a few factors that may discourage meeting planners from creating green meetings. Here are five myth-busting tips when it comes to green meetings.
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Frontier targets Washington Dulles for mass expansion
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFrontier Airlines has set its sights on Washington Dulles Airport for expansion by announcing 14 new routes from the airport. The airline features low-cost fares that will compete against the existing carriers at the airport, and encourage passengers to fly again after a period of decline.
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Forget the technology: Making sales in face‑to‑face interactions
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementGuided by Cal Poly Pomona's "Learn by Doing" teaching philosophy, students in my hotel sales class recently completed a sales blitz either for the Fullerton Marriott or the DoubleTree San Pedro. In the assignment, students were asked to prepare a list of prospective clients for the hotel, then stay in the property for one night to get familiar with the managers and the hotel.
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More hotel brands looking east for profit
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe latest buzz about the hospitality industry has been a renewed spate of global expansions, particularly to the Eastern Hemisphere. The Gulf and Asian markets are looking good, showing a high potential of growth. The icing on the top is the latest reports show an increasing percentage of travel booked for Asia and the Middle East.
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Tips for traveling with your pets
Steve Segner Pet CareMore people are now traveling with their pets, including them on vacations, getaways and weekend trips. Every pet owner has concerns when considering traveling with pets: Where to stay? How to travel? What should you expect from a hotel that claims to be pet-friendly?
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6 All-American Roads that you simply can’t miss
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmerica's network of 150 National Scenic Byways lead to the heart and soul of this great country of ours — from the rugged tip of Maine to the California coast and from the colorful canyons of Utah to the Florida Keys. A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one of six intrinsic qualities: archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational or scenic.
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Are hotels ripping us off with a fee for Wi-Fi service?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAfter I recently suggested that hotels adopt a tier-pricing strategy for Wi-Fi service, I heard two types of responses. Some people agreed with me, and they have seen more hotels using a tier-pricing strategy for Wi-Fi. Others asked: Shouldn't all hotels offer free Wi-Fi service anyway because Wi-Fi has become a necessity for almost everyone? Isn't it just another fee that hotels add on to rip off customers?
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Cinco de Mayo delivers lemons, not limes
Julie Bernhard Food & BeverageBy the numbers alone, Cinco de Mayo means big business for the U.S. retail and restaurant industry. But one key element appears to be squeezing all the fun out of the fiesta. Believe it or not, we are in the midst of a severe lime shortage.
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5 ways to make your show attendees smarter
Trace Cohen Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementKnowledge is power. We all know this phrase, but many do not know how to utilize it — especially at a trade show where it is important to know all that is going on around you. So here are five ways you can help support all of your exhibitors while making everyone else smarter in the process.
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8 tips for staying safe at conventions
Lou Figueroa Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementConventions are a great place to learn and relax, but we often head to conferences in unfamiliar towns. We get a false sense of security because we feel safe with a large group of other attendees.
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