Successful Meetings - Passport Supplement - March 2010 - (Page P2)

The Guide To INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS and INCENTIVES Table of Contents e Future of Foreign A airs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Financial Management . . 11 Kinder, Gentler World . . 16 Going Global . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Amid a rapidly shifting global marketplace, optimism abounds in the international meetings and incentive sector. Smart planners work hard to perfect their logistics and negotiate strategies to get the best value for their dollar, while venues and destinations the world over expand their offerings to attract groups of all types and sizes. To discover what industry leaders are saying about the international meetings outlook, check out our special feature “ e Future of Foreign A airs.” It’s clear that players on all sides of the market are nding fresh and far-reaching opportunities despite a down economy. No matter what the economic conditions, navigating the complexities of international budgeting is no easy feat. So we’re showcasing advice from industry experts in “Financial Management,” which is chock-full of ideas to help you stretch your buying power. And because organizations the world over are mandating sustainability initiatives, international events are rapidly turning “green.” In this special issue, brought to you by Successful Meetings, MeetingNews, and Incentive magazines, we’re presenting a peek into planning environmentally friendly global a airs. Of course, the most successful international events start with a great destination. To help planners pinpoint the perfect locale for their groups, “Going Global” serves as your passport to some of the most exciting destinations in the world. —By Alison Golub ▼ MARCH 2010 SUPPLEMENT TO The Authority on Meetings & Incentives Produced by the Travel & Performance Group Custom Media Department 770 Broadway New York, NY 10003 Editorial: alison.golub@nielsen.com Advertising Inquiries: Nella Veldran, Publisher (646) 654-7325, nella.veldran@nielsen.com Alison Golub, Executive Editor Tessa Sestina, Associate Art Director Adam Schaffer, Production Manager Successful Meetings/Meeting News/Incentive / MARCH 2010

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Successful Meetings - Passport Supplement - March 2010

Successful Meetings - Passport Supplement - March 2010
Table of Contents
The Future of Foreign Affairs
Financial Management
Kinder, Gentler World
Going Global

Successful Meetings - Passport Supplement - March 2010