Archive: April 2009
You can now find gourmet snacks in the vending machines of some boutique hotels, but a Miami Beach hotel has upped the ante, in grand style. [...] Read more
Hotel rates for the first quarter of 2009 have fallen at three-, four- and five—–star hotel properties, both domestic and international, according to a survey of more than 92,000 room nights in 30 key global destination cities. [...] Read more
Air travel for the obese just got more expensive. United Airlines has a new policy for obese travelers: Buy a second seat when the plane is full or agree to move to a pair of empty seats when there is space. [...] Read more
President Obama held the first cabinet meeting of his administration Monday, April 20, and dropped another bombshell on the already troubled travel industry. [...] Read more
Planning a meeting but don’t know where to begin when it comes to the budget? Here’s a good place to start. [...] Read more
It’s never been a better time to visit the Sunshine state, thanks to a plethora of special deals and discounts for meetings business. [...] Read more
Service people are crucial to meetings and events. Know how to show them your appreciation. [...] Read more
In addition to hourly rates, unions will charge fees for payroll taxes, insurance, and retirement accounts. These fees can be up to 60 percent of the hourly rate. So if the hourly rate is $35 per hour, what you really end up paying is up to $56 per hour. Per person. [...] Read more
The lodging industry is suffering, and hotels are seeking groups that they might not normally bother with to fill empty rooms. Find out how you can take advantage of this perfect storm. [...] Read more
