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		<title>Cruise line Expansion in Chinese Market Good News for Meeting Planners</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[China is becoming a popular destination for MICE events due to its rich cultural heritage, beautiful natural landscapes and most of all - its high economic growth. Everyone wants to do business in China right now. Naturally, that translates into lots of meetings, trade shows, conferences and other events. According to The China Incentive, Business [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bluer Skies Ahead for Business Travelers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Further indicating that the economy is on the upswing, Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is reporting that business travel showed a 5% increase in 2010 and is expected to increase by an additional 5% for the coming year. &#160; &#8220;Our research is ringing in the new year with reason for cautious optimism,&#8221; Michael W. McCormick, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meeting Planners Need to Wear Multiple Hats</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With more companies than ever using meeting planners, it would seem like meeting planners might be immune to the need to wear multiple hats. Sadly, that is not the case and for a very interesting reason: as more companies employ meeting planners, more companies are in need of individuals with flexible skill sets. If you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Plan for Meetings at Sea</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning a meeting at sea is not as difficult or as different as it might sound on the surface but there are still a few key differences to be aware of. Some of the best meeting planners keep the following advice in mind: Equipment and space for equipment is at a premium &#8211; It might [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Meeting Guide For Planners</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Companies need to hold meetings all year long in most circumstances. Some companies have taken to ignoring various religious and cultural holidays, but non-acknowledgement is typically a poor idea. Instead, try the following: &#8226; Educational reference &#8211; A well-cultured company may perform better, as well as gain a valuable perspective on customers and other inter-personal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meeting Planners: Quick Meetings Work Too</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many businesses try to make meetings long and infrequent, usually no more than once per day. This might work for some companies, but not for all. Here are some ideas to make shorter meetings more practical: &#8226; Keep meetings small &#8211; The more people that are invited to a shorter meeting, the less likely it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Not Ready For a Cruise? Are You Sure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions meeting planners and event planners get at some point is: should we book a cruise ship for our next event? A cruise meeting is sort of corporate equivalent of a rite of passage in a way, but it can be surprisingly affordable. Here&#8217;s how to tell if a cruise [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cost Effective Catering Alternatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is no mystery that budgets are getting tighter and departments are being forced to do more with less. The question for meeting planners is: how can events or meetings be streamlined? One option is to lose the catering staff. If that thought seems particularly dangerous or impractical, consider the following ideas: Take catering in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Planning Meetings in the Era of Globalization</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Showing cultural sensitivity and awareness used to be considered a sign of good manners, but now it is a simple expectation that many have when dealing with business partners from different countries. Here are some tips for meeting planners that may need to take culture into account: Languages &#8211; There are many sources for free [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meeting Planners That Want to Move Up the Corporate Ladder</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting planners often find themselves attending numerous meetings, often both open- and close-door varieties. This often entails planning on the go and being able to adapt to what amounts to a dynamic situation at best. Here are some tips for meeting planners on the go, especially those that feel that they might be getting in [...]]]></description>
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