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NEWS UPDATE New Convention Package “ “ meetings and incentives events, for Reed Travel Exhibitions, commenting on the research. “The mood is one of optimism despite concerns. It will be vital for events to offer a valuable and worthwhile use of time for all event atten—Paul Kennedy, group exhibition director, Reed Travel Exhibitions dees, which is also enjoyable and stimthe cost of attending a meeting as less partners to meetings or conferences, ulating, yet perceived as neither extravimportant than the appeal of the destiand just over 10 percent of delegates agant nor too exclusive in its appeal. It nation and the venue. These results choose to extend their stay. will require careful consideration of all may reflect the many different types of “There is no doubt that 2009 will be options for destinations, travel methevents that respondents are responsible a challenging year for everyone in the ods, venues, content, and speakers to for, which include incentives. Celebrity meetings industry. This report provides achieve an appropriate balance.” speakers were considered far less a realistic snapshot of how meetings The survey, conducted by The Right important to delegates, but corporate and event organizers are feeling about Solution in conjunction with Reed social responsibility (CSR) related the industry and the extent to which Travel Exhibition, included 700 meetissues continue to grow in importance. events and business levels may be ings industry professionals in countries Interestingly for destinations, an affected in the future,” said Paul throughout Europe. average 16 percent of delegates bring Kennedy, group exhibition director, —Vincent Alonzo The mood is one of optimism despite concerns. It will be vital for events to offer a valuable use of time for all event attendees. New Entertainment District New Grand Ballroom – 46,450 sq. ft. “Many cities are reinventing themselves in big ways, and Kansas City’s exciting $4.5 billion downtown renaissance is a prime example. As meeting professionals, we aren’t doing our jobs if we don’t take a look.” MICKEY SCHAEFER President, Mickey Schaefer & Associates LLC Industry leader and former VP Meetings & Conventions, American Academy of Family Physicians 30+ years experience with KC’s meetings package R

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Successful Meetings - February 2009 Contents Editor's Letter News Update: Meetings Associations Band Together Education Planner Spotlight Technology Talk Food & Beverage Making Cents of It All Meanwhile, Back at Headquarters Seal of Approval Come Sail Away Making Tracks Places & Spaces Florida’s East Coast Aruba Maui 3 Days in Philadelphia

Successful Meetings - February 2009

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