StarCite and American Express Announce Innovative Meeting Management Solution
American Express and StarCite are partnering to offer a customized web solution to drive greater savings from online meetings management and attain new levels of visibility and control over meeting spend. The solution will be made available in the next product release of MeetingView and will combine StarCite’s e-sourcing and planning tools with American Express’ expertise in paying for, reconciling, and analyzing meetings spend. This joint offering with American Express will make it easier than ever for businesses to achieve the savings and efficiency benefits of strategic meeting management by making an integrated solution. Read full press release.
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Learn how your company's management of meetings compares to others with StarCite's Strategic Meetings Management Benchmarking Tool
Do you know how your company's management of meetings compares
to others in your industry? If not, StarCite can help.
StarCite's new benchmarking and evaluation tool can quickly
evaluate your meetings management program and tell you how you
compare to others, as well as help you build a case for your own
strategic meetings management program. The Assessement evaluatives the the five key components to a successful strategic meetings management program 1) Corporate Leadership and Goals Alignment, 2) Policy and Processes, 3) Technology Efficiencies, 4) Adoption Management and 4) Spend Management. Read more about StarCite's benchmarking efforts in Business Travel News.
Complete your own assessment with StarCite's quick online evaluator.
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Greece
Get "inside" information to great meeting locations through StarCite's Free Destination
101 webinars.
Greece:
Speaker: Byron Argiri
Conceptours
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
2:00 PM EST
Click here to register.
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StarCite Salutes The Best Meeting Practitioners of 2007
Congratulations to the 2007 Best Meeting Practitioners of the
year: Debi Scholar of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Carol Muldon of
KPMG, and Pamela Ferranti of Xerox. Their best practices were profiled in Meetings Today. Click on the
headlines below to read how they are transforming meeting planning at their companies.
PwC's Scholar
Deploys Six Sigma Approach For Meetings Policy, Tech
KPMG's
Muldoon Consolidates Internal Meetings Management Process
Xerox's
Ferranti Leverages Hotel Data For Registration, Attendee Tech
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Your Career: learn how to build your own brand
Positioning yourself as a strategic planner, speaking at industry events, being featured in the media -- these are many other tactics are what it takes to build your own brand and get recognized read full story in Corporate Meetings & Incentives |
| Feature Destination: Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree |
 Plan an Event in Pittsburgh and Earn 200,000 goldpoints®!
Plan an event at the Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree with 200 or more room nights during the months of August, November or December and earn 200,000 goldpoints®. Is your event not during those months? That is okay, we will reward you 100,000 goldpoints® for your efforts. Why not be rewarded?
Redeem points for great rewards.
Choose from leading brand merchandise, free stays at hotels and resorts, gift cards and more. Treat yourself or thank your team members for a job well done. Learn more about Gold Points Plus visit www.goldpointsplus.com
The Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree has 43,000 square feet of flexible meeting space that will exceed your expectations. The property features 17 breakout rooms and
three ballrooms. The hotel is ideally located three miles from downtown Pittsburgh and offers complimentary parking and airport shuttle.
Offer valid now through December 31, 2007 on events with 200 or more room nights
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Join
StarCite at the Motivation Show in Chicago!
Visit StarCite at Booth# 1839 at
the Motivation Show September 24-27 in Chicago, IL and meet StarCite's global suppliers. Tired of going to the same locations year after year? StarCite's Destination Marketing Services can help you plan meetings in exciting new destinations around the world. Stop by the
StarCite pavilion at booth 1839. Don't miss our evening "StarCite-ini" cocktail hour on Monday and Tuesday afternoons plus the chance to win fabulous travel
prizes.
Kick-off the
Motivation Show Week in Chicago with a quick trip around the
world! StarCite Destination Marketing will be hosting a cocktail
reception for meeting planners at the Swissotel Chicago. The 26th Annual StarCite
Global Supplier Cocktail Reception will be held on Monday,
September 24, 2007 from 5:30-7:30pm. StarCite
cordially invites you to attend this exciting event at Chicago's landmark hotel. Mingle with friends and
colleagues from all over the world.
Please
RSVP here
by September 19th.
Want to learn
more about the Motivation Show?Click
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| Feature Destination: Greater Fort Lauderdale |
 From associations to corporate groups to incentive travelers, Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23 miles of Blue Wave beaches, variety of accommodations, fabulous restaurants and attractions, and state-of-the-art Convention Center, help to create memorable meetings.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has extended its meeting planners incentive program to generate group business for August and September 2007-2008. Meeting planners who book groups at the Broward County Convention Center for those months and contract a minimum of 600 peak-night hotel rooms will receive free rental of all floor space throughout the Convention Center, as well as have attrition fees waived at contracted hotels. Plus, with golf, year-round outdoor dining, entertainment and, of course, the irresistible waterways from Hollywood to Deerfield Beach, Greater Fort Lauderdale makes any meeting a getaway in itself. Visit www.sunny.org/meetingplanners
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Corporate
Housing Supply, Revenue Growth Soars
Corporate housing suppliers posted
a record year in 2006, with a supply growth rate more than
20 times that of hotels, and similar growth is expected to
continue throughout 2007, according to the recently released
2007 Corporate Housing Industry Report, a project by the
Atlanta-based Highland Group and the Corporate Housing
Providers Association.
Read More
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| Feature Destination: Guatemala |
A Paradise of Tradition, Color and Friendship
A small country that speaks eloquently of times past and present, Guatemala never fails to make a big impact on her visitors. Easy and quick to get to from North American cities, you’ll find the best of Central America right here in Guatemala.
The Mayan heartland of Central America and the true geographic center of North and South America, Guatemala has emerged as a world-class destination with premier hotels, idyllic resorts, exciting entertainment venues and unparalleled recreational diversions.
Colorful traditions abound throughout Guatemala, from the brilliant colors of everyday Mayan dress to the breathtaking natural wonders that grace the land. This remarkable diversity of nature combines with the warmth of the people and the rich history of the Mayan world to make this the ideal choice for your special event.
Few countries in the world can rival the unique archeological and natural wonders from towering pre-Columbian temples and dazzling Mayan pyramids of Tikal to vast tropical forests of Peten. Guatemala City is where you can indulge in the impeccable services of its fine hotels and restaurants. The colonial architecture of beautiful Antigua is enhanced by the forest-clad volcanic peaks that surround this popular city.
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Taj Boston Winter Meeting Package
The Taj Boston flag now flies over the 1927 landmark
at Arlington and Newbury Streets, overlooking the Public Garden.
Classic elegance, quintessential guest service, and international cuisine
welcome winter meetings.
• Guest room rates starting at $175.00
• 10% discount on all meeting food and beverage charges
• 10% courtesy discount on Audio Visual
• 10% discount on transportation provided by Lifestyles Transportation
• Complimentary meeting room rental
• One complimentary mid-morning or afternoon coffee break
• Two suite upgrades
• Complimentary weekend stay for future dates of your choice at Taj Boston or The Pierre in New York City
Taj Boston’s Winter Meeting Package, from December 14, 2007 through March 31, 2008, is subject to availability. Some blackout dates may apply. This package is applicable to group bookings defined as booking a minimum of 15 rooms on peak nights. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to existing group bookings. (617) 536-5700. Fax: (617) 536-1335. tajhotels.com
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StarCite, American Express offer Innovative Meeting Management Solution |
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StarCite Launches SMM benchmarking Tool |
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StarCite
Salutes 2007's Best Meeting Practitioners |
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Meet Global Suppliers at the Motivation Show in
Chicago |
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Corporate Housing: Revenue Growth Soars |
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Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center
Columbia, SC
Ideally located, we feature 238 guestrooms, including 35 suites, exclusively appointed with Sleep Number beds and over 20,000sq/ft of meeting space.
Columbo’s Italian Eatery & Prime Steaks serves more than just the best Steaks in Columbia. Take advantage of our in lobby Starbucks coffee counter, free high speed internet access, oversized fitness center, free parking and airport transportation. |
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For more information on Austria's top Meeting Industry Event
on October 1st & 2nd at the Vienna Imperial Palace, plus post
trip to Salzburg, please visit www.access-austria.at |
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StarCite Announces Launch of
StarCite TV.
Read Press Release |
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Orbitz Worldwide,
StarCite Integrate Online Travel Booking Functionality.
Read Press Release |
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Mike Boult Named one
of MeetingNews 25 Most Influential People in the
Industry 2007.
Read Article |
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| Learn more about StarCite at these upcoming industry events: |
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September 25-27, 2007 |
The
Motivation Show: Booth 1839
Learn more about StarCite's Global Destination Suppliers
Chicago, IL |
| Webinar |
Learn How To Ensure Compliance in Today’s Increasingly Complex and Dangerous Regulatory Environment. Companies in the Life Sciences industries (including pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices) are facing increasing levels of complexity in terms of rules and regulations around gifts, marketing and entertainment, and promotions of their products.. Learn more |
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Send email if you are are attending one
of these events and would like to schedule an appointment to meet with a StarCite
representative. |
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Hyatt Regency Hotel Boston
Experience
the best of downtown Boston just outside our doors. Enjoy 500
renovated guestrooms featuring the Hyatt Grand Bed and premium
amenities that set the standards in hospitality including
impeccable service, signature cuisine, green practices and the
Hyatt Stay Fit gym with indoor pool with eucalyptus steam room.
Get more during 2007 Prime Value Dates*: Complimentary
Reception, 10% Off Audio Visual & Printed Menus, Double Gold
Passport Points, Free Turndown Service, One Complimentary Suite,
VIP Welcome Amenities and Hyatt Meeting Savings Card Rewards.
10/4-8 • 10/30-11/7 • 11/18-11/29 • 12/7-10 • 12/14-30
Call 617-912-1234 or visit
hyattregencyboston.com.
*Certain restrictions apply |
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Featured Property: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
The newest
property to join the CardioReady® network program is The
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, nestled at the edge of
spectacular San Diego Bay. It boasts 1,044 guest rooms and
guests enjoy panoramic views of the bay and the city
skyline.
There is over 120,000 sq ft of meeting space and a variety
of fine restaurants complement three swimming pools, tennis
courts and a spa. With 73 flexible meeting spaces totaling
147,789 square feet, there’s a room for every event. Our
largest space, the Pavilion, is over 20,000 square feet and
can host up to 2,000 people. Four other major ballrooms can
accommodate up to 800 each.
Overlooking the water, our Executive Conference Center is
certified by the IACC (International Association of
Conference Centers) and has seven rooms accommodating from
16 to 77 in a variety of configurations, including an
intimate boardroom. From intimate events to corporate
functions, we provide the tools you need to plan the perfect
gathering.
More on the Sheraton San Diego’s CardioReady program - “Our
customers want and need to know that their guests and
attendees are in the best possible hands when an emergency
occurs.” According to Dan Schmitzer, Director of Sales and
Marketing. Since investing in their AEDs, the property has
been able to help save three lives in 18 months and the
program they have in place helps to ensure that they are in
the best possible position to respond to future cardiac
emergencies.
For more information about the Sheraton San Diego Hotel &
Marina, call (619) 692-2200 or e-mail
sheratonsandiego@sheraton.com |
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