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In This Issue: December 30, 2015
  • Ask the Expert: New Year's Resolutions
  • Why Companies Should Throw Their Holiday Parties in January
  • The NEXT Steps to Improve Your Conference
Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
Ask the Expert: New Year's Resolutions
By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - Miller Hotel Group

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Q: I need to get myself better organized with my increased travel schedule for next year. What would you suggest?

A: Let me make a simple suggestion: start listening to the voice on the GPS.

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From BizBash: Why Companies Should Throw Holiday Parties in January
By: Michele Laufik for BizBash
 
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Instead of competing for peak December dates, planners can consider kicking off the new year with a bash.

Photo: Eli Turner Studios

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 Events - Looking Forward and Back

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The NEXT Steps to Improve Your Conference

Author: Meghan Palm, CMP, HMCC

Industry conferences are essential for professionals’ continuing education, but can be a drain on their personal time and their companies’ resources while they are away from the office. How do we add more value to the time requested of educational conference guests?

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  • NEXT - February 22, 2016
  • Golf Classic - June 20, 2016
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