October 2008

Cover story
Meet, eat & sleep
Will the grub you dish up to your delegates leave them at the peak of concentration or in a deep slumber?

IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE...

New and improved:
The latest venue openings and refurbishments in our new monthly feature


A rewarding business:
M&IT dons a black tie for three glittering awards ceremonies


Strategy for success:
John Fisher says it’s not enough to simply ‘do the travel’… you need to offer incentive planning advice as well


Winning ways:
Providing a warm welcome for disabled delegates has resulted in a major business win for the Sage Gateshead, 2008 M&IT award winner for Best Disabled Facilities


Survival instinct:
Convention Travel has carved a niche for itself in the motivation travel sector. John Keenan talks to the irrepressible Ian Murray on the secrets of his success


EIBTM Preview:
What’s new at this year’s show


Opus applies cruise control:
The launch of MSC Poesia combined rhyme and reason, as Belinda Cole reports


Achieving the right figure:
Kate Braxton explains how to arrive at a budget which suits all parties


PLUS:
Dubai/Kuala Lumpur/Budapest/Conference Germany/Dubrovnik/Edinburgh & St Andrews/ Belgium/UK&Ireland Historic and Heritage venues/Istanbul

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