If you can, catch a story in
Investor's Business Daily that perfectly narrates the migration of the mythical, luxurious business conference to today's more guarded, content-heavy gatherings that de-emphasize fun and games.
Has your company created an outright ban on holding events at hotels with the word "resort" in their name? If so, you might want to re-think such a sweeping gesture, especially if you're e-sourcing and resorts are responding with competitive rates and services.
I read in
Meetings & Conventions magazine that U.S. companies who received Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds from the government have posted their expense policies online this week. Those policies include rules regarding expenditures on business travel and meetings, and the Treasury Department requires the firms to make those rules available for taxpayers to see.
