MTGS_MEETINGSNET EXTRA_ Penton Media November 3, 2009 Volume 8, Number 42 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/meetingsnet/v/687 LATEST NEWS --Three's a Crowd? New Meetings Shows to Compete in 2011 By Alison Hall (mailto:ahall@meetingsnet.com) A shake-up in the U.S. meetings industry trade show scene is under way, with the announcement last week that IMEX America will launch in October 2011 in partnership with Meeting Professionals International (http://meetingsnet.com/corporatemeetingsincentives/news/IMEX-America-Launches-2011-MPI-Partner-1029/). This follows the news, announced on October 1, of Reed Travel Exhibitions' inaugural Americas Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition in June 2011. Both hosted-buyer events will compete head-on with The Motivation Show, held annually in Chicago. ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Meetings with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts are now even more rewarding. You get your choice of rewards. Receive 10% off your master bill or earn up to a million bonus Priority Club points when you book and conduct a meeting at participating InterContinental Hotels & Resorts properties.http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/meetings-events/meeting-rewards-offer?cm_mmc=americas-_-ic-_-meetingoffers-_-mtgsnetAssocMtgs_nwsltr_2ndctr_coin ---------------------------------------- --Hotel Workers OK Strikes in Chicago and SF By Dave Kovaleski (mailto:dkovaleski@meetingsnet.com) Union workers at hotels in San Francisco and Chicago voted in late October to authorize strikes against hotels in those cities, setting the stage for work stoppages should contract negotiations stall. Strike authorization votes don't mean that strikes are imminent, but they give the union leaders the authority to strike if they feel it is warranted. Here are the targeted hotels and what the unions want. (http://meetingsnet.com/associationmeetings/hotel_strikes_chicago_san_francisco_1102/) ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Fame has a new stage for you to star on. Planet Hollywood's luxuriously renovated meeting space offers direct elevator access to guest rooms, state-of-the-art presentation systems, Starbucks and Starwood Preferred Planner Benefits. This sleek facility is also completely customizable and famously located at the center of The Strip. Book today. http://altfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/9114-69385-18337-2 ---------------------------------------- --Effective, Creative Incentives Win 2009 Crystals Site (formerly the Society of Incentive and Travel Executives) wrapped up its International Conference in Aruba yesterday, and among the highlights was the announcement of its Crystal Awards winners. The annual contest recognizes innovation, creativity, and return on investment of incentive travel programs and motivational experiences, and this year there are seven winners in five categories. Here's a rundown. (http://meetingsnet.com/corporatemeetingsincentives/news/site_crystal_awards_2009_1103/) ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT At Marriott, we're driven to help you succeed. And for a limited time, receive triple Marriott Rewards points when you book by 12/31/09. All with the confidence of superior service from two brands you trust. Just book a meeting at a participating Marriott or JW Marriott Hotel. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;219350789;42544561;o ---------------------------------------- ISSUES AND TRENDS --Who's Afraid of Swine Flu? By Alison Hall (mailto:ahall@meetingsnet.com) Concern about the H1N1 flu is not causing corporate travel managers or business travelers to change their travel plans for the remainder of 2009 and throughout 2010, according to a survey report released in October by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives. We've got ACTE's survey numbers, plus six important links (http://meetingsnet.com/news/swine-flu-business-travel-h1n1-1028) that can help you make informed decisions about your company's meetings and travel in light of the, aaa-choo, flu. In other ACTE news, the association has formed a search committee for a new executive director after last week's announcement that Susan Gurley will step down on December 1. (http://meetingsnet.com/news/ACTE-Executive-Director-Resigns-Gurley-1029/) ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Live Webinar - Bottom-Line ROI: How to Gather, Track, Report Your Meeting Spend Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 2:00pm Join us November 10 for a free webinar looking at strategies and tools that can help companies to track and report on their meetings data. Register Now! http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=173602&s=1&k=653C95CA47F222CED51E07D4855FA2A4&partnerref=mnweb ---------------------------------------- PERSPECTIVES --Enough With Getting the Word Out: Get the Word In That's the recommendation from event-production pro and blogger Ken Kirsh, president of Kirsh Productions in Summit, N.J. Meetings PR campaigns have their place, he says, but only the passage of time is going to resolve the perception problem. So start lobbying inside your own organization. Here's his case (http://kirshproductions.com/blog/) for getting your C-suite refocused on meetings and events. FACE2FACE --Mapping Out a Meeting By Sue Pelletier (mailto:spelletier@meetingsnet.com) If your presenters are stuck on finding a way to get the audience really engaged in the content, here's an idea: When in doubt, map it out. (http://blog.meetingsnet.com/face2face/2009/10/27/mapping-out-an-idea/) Brought to you by face2face (http://blog.meetingsnet.com/face2face/), the MeetingsNet blog. Advertisement ---------------------------------------- Brand new and with more than 60,000 square feet of flexible function space, the Hilton Baltimore is the ideal hotel for groups and meetings. http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/N5552.MeetingsNet/B3361052.7;sz=120x240;ord=1234567? ---------------------------------------- Advertisement ---------------------------------------- Receive 10% off your master bill or earn up to a million bonus Priority Club points when you hold a meeting at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/meetings-events/meeting-rewards-offer?cm_mmc=americas-_-ic-_-meetingoffers-_-mtgsnetAssocMtgs_nwsltr_2ndright_text ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   Webinar: Bottom Line ROI: How to Gather, Track, and Report Your Meetings Spend (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=173602&sessionid=1&key=653C95CA47F222CED51E07D4855FA2A4&partnerref=mnweb&sourcepage=register), November 10   Webinar: Extending Your Event with Economical High-Def Videoconferencing (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=161271&sessionid=1&key=98F1A10387741DC13E20A0171759896D&partnerref=mneditorial&sourcepage=register), view on demand   Webinar: Demonstrating Leadership in Turbulent Times (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/apex/leadership-turbulent-times-0601/), view On Demand. Earn CE credits.   On Demand: Green Meeting Standards (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/green_meetings_standards_1008/) More (#) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   InterContinental Hotels (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/meetings-events/meeting-rewards-offer?cm_mmc=americas-_-ic-_-meetingoffers-_-mtgsnetAssocMtgs_nwsltr_2ndctr_coin)  Hilton Baltimore (http://www.emarketing360.com/Hilton/MD/HBAL/index.html?WT.mc_id=DCDA33610523250575029886531)  Planet Hollywood (http://altfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/9114-69385-18337-2)  Marriott Cross Region (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;218809001;41938865;m) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   Webinar: Bottom Line ROI: How to Gather, Track, and Report Your Meetings Spend (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=173602&sessionid=1&key=653C95CA47F222CED51E07D4855FA2A4&partnerref=mnweb&sourcepage=register), November 10   Webinar: Extending Your Event with Economical High-Def Videoconferencing (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=161271&sessionid=1&key=98F1A10387741DC13E20A0171759896D&partnerref=mneditorial&sourcepage=register), view on demand   Webinar: Demonstrating Leadership in Turbulent Times (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/apex/leadership-turbulent-times-0601/), view On Demand. Earn CE credits.   On Demand: Green Meeting Standards (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/green_meetings_standards_1008/) More (#) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   Financial and Insurance Conference Planners Annual Conference (http://www.ficpnet.com), Toronto, November 15-18   EIBTM Global Meetings & Incentives Exhibition (http://www.eibtm.com), Barcelona, Spain, December 1-3   Professional Convention Management Association Annual Meeting (http://www.pcma.org), Dallas, January 10-13, 2010 More (#) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   MeetingsNet's Career Corner, our one-stop information source for career planning and development in the meetings industry (http://meetingsnet.com/career/) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   Visit the MeetingsNet Deal Finder (http://meetingsnet.com/discounts_deals/), with news about promotions and discounts. 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