The Keynote
In Memory of Dave Fitzgerald by Chris Reagan

Meeting Disasters & Dilemmas

Experienced planners know its part of the job to handle an unexpected problem or crazy circumstance from time to time. With thousands of details to attend to and hundreds of individual needs and issues surrounding those details it's only a matter of time before "stuff happens". Trading horror stories with associates is a cathartic experience that enables us to realize that we are not alone and that the "stuff" happens to everyone else too. What about you? Have experienced some of the "stuff"? It is my hope that these true stories will give you a laugh or two and maybe just the insight you need to avoid the "stuff" that gives planners and suppliers a reason to shake their heads.
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Positive Steps

This month's article will focus on our nation's recent tragedy and the positive steps we can each take to get through this and similar situations. It is important to note the crucial aspects of keeping our industry on track. This is not only beneficial for each of us personally and professionally it is also good for the country and our world. Often we fail to understand or we underestimate the value and importance of what we all do in the meetings, tourism and travel industries. We must lead… the rest of the world will be watching. Read More...