Inside this Issue > Features MAY 2008 CitiBank’s Barbara Blumhof, page 40 Ringo Starr goes green in Liverpool, page 74 IAAPA’s Dianne Vidoni, page 57 COVER STORY: TOP ASSOCIATION MEETINGS DESTINATION CLOSE-UP 51 The Magnificent Seven Behind the scenes at awesome association events. BY BEN CHAPMAN 71 Green Lights Environmentally-friendly venues in Long Beach, CA, and Liverpool, England. BY JEANIE CASISON AND DAVID BLOCK FORTUNE 1000 46 Giving Them the Business An Oracle incentive trip creates 39 jobs in South Africa. BY MARC BOISCLAIR MEETING SITES 76 Places & Spaces FINANCIAL MEETINGS These lovable venue residents have a tail for you . . . perfection in Tahoe . . . boutique hotel in Barcelona. On Site: Orlando. Edited by Terri Hardin 40 Counting Change Financial services companies hold steady on events, but are keeping a closer watch in the economic crisis. BY CORRIE DOSH 81 85 Anaheim & Orange County Upstate New York Detroit Phoenix 88 Cincinnati 97 San Diego MEETINGS MERCHANDISE 60 All-American Gift Guide A guide to great pillow gifts in every state. BY KINLEY LEVACK 92 98 GIFT GUIDE PAGE 60 4 mimegasite.com MAY 2008 SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS
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