Meeting News - December 17, 2007 - (Page 6)

What’s Up @ MeetingNews.com Web Top 5: Nov. 19 - Dec. 3 #2 Planners Workshop: Pre-Eventthe art of creating a memorable culinary feast in the age Gary Baumann walks planners through of the Food Network. See meetingnews.com/Top50012 #1 WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES Resort #3 Gaylord to Acquire Westin La Cantera Cantera Resort in San Antonio, TX. See page 14 Gaylord Entertainment will purchase the Westin La of this issue, or visit meetingnews.com/Top50013 for the original news brief. This June 2007 article captured attention again. Check out what city topped the list. Were we surprised? Nyet! meetingnews.com/Top50011 #4 Baby Boomers vs. Generation X This archive story stays in the Top 5 for the second week in a row. Check it out: meetingnews.com/Top500014 Influential 2007 #5 The 25 Most of most influential professionals in the industry for 2007 hit a high note with MeetingNews’ list planners from Nov. 19-Dec.3. Find out who made the list: meetingnews.com/Top50015 Soapbox Five Bone-Lazy Ways to Save the World Posted by Terri Hardin Everyone wants to be green these days, but why turn blue with the effort? There are many ways that are simple and bone-lazy. Here’s a few; try ’em, you’ll like ’em! 1. Use revolving doors. Using them in public buildings conserves the energy lost by opening—and holding open—doors. 2. Get “slow” cash. Tom Kostigen, author of The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time, suggests that, when getting cash from an ATM, refuse the receipt whenever possible. Caution: When using the “fast cash” option, you get a receipt automatically, so go slow and paperless, too! 3. Hold onto your cell phone. Sure, you can trade in your old cell phone for a newer model, but is it necessary? Currently, 100 million cell phones are trashed each year— all of which are as poisonous (like batteries or motor oil) when simply tossed away. 4. Go to a water fountain when you’re thirsty. Save plastic bottles! 5. Re-gift. After all, ’tis the season. Think of things taking up space in your life that others would better appreciate. Empty your closets and stuff those stockings! Of course, it doesn’t have to end here. Send in your own bone-lazy tips. Let’s make this world a better place—without trying too hard! Go to: meetingnews.com/soapbox0003 Pollster Have the recent fires in Southern California prompted planners to move their meetings? No, staying in Southern California 49% Taking a wait-and-see approach 11% 5% Relocating programs outside of California 35% Relocating 0% to another California destination Do not plan meetings in Southern California Source: MeetingNews.com Hot Deals meetingnews.com/hotdeals * MEETING PACKAGE: Meet In Style Special group packages available at three New York properties: the Morgans Hotel, the Royalton Hotel, and the Hudson Hotel. Complimentary upgrade to a suite, two free nights for a VIP, free round of cocktails. * MEETING PACKAGE: Escape the Ordinary The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel): $50 credit per night, 10percent savings on AV equipment, one suite for every 20 deluxe rooms utilized per night, complimentary fitness facilities. Certain dates apply. Gurus meetingnews.com/penfold Dawn Penfold, President The Meeting Candidate Network Inc., The Meeting Temp Job Network, MEETINGJOBS.COM MONDAY Holiday Job Hunting: Time to plan strategies WEDNESDAY How to Reply to a Job: Don’t bring your mother! FRIDAY Tax Breaks for Job Hunters: Keep those receipts 6 MeetingNews December 17, 2007 www.meetingnews.com http://MeetingNews.com http://meetingnews.com/Top50012 http://meetingnews.com/Top50013 http://meetingnews.com/Top500014 http://meetingnews.com/Top50011 http://meetingnews.com/Top50015 http://www.misoapbox.com http://MeetingNews.com http://meetingnews.com/soapbox0003 http://meetingnews.com/hotdeals http://meetingnews.com/penfold http://MEETINGJOBS.COM http://www.meetingnews.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Meeting News - December 17, 2007

Meeting News - December 17, 2007
Contents
What’s Up @ MeetingNews.com
Inside the Meetings Industry
MN Webcast Report
Successful Meetings University
Malibu Hospitality Safe After Third City Fire
Advertisers Index
Live from the Forum

Meeting News - December 17, 2007