You may have been advised in the past that making a range offer during negotiations is a bad move. However, some new research from Columbia Business School proves differently and that range offers are beneficial. “For years, we taught students to avoid making range offers in negotiati

The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)’s ConventionCalendar.com has entered into a strategic partnership with the San Francisco Travel Association to feature Moscone Center, San Francisco’s largest convention and meeting space. The new Internet-based calendar links Mos

One of the talking points at the recent Performing Arts Managers Conference in San Francisco, California, was about attracting new audiences by expanding a venue’s outreach efforts. For example, during the “Building Demand for the Performing Arts” session attendees w

The first annual North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID) will take place Thursday, April 16, 2015. This North America-wide day of advocacy will spotlight the substantial value derived from business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows, and exhibitions

In “A Multitude of Realities,” FM contributor Michael Pinchera interviews Dr. Albert Rizzo about virtual reality technology and how it can enhance guest experiences. The following is some background on Dr. Rizzo and his work exploring technology and the brain. Dr. Albert “