ResponseWare Web by Turning Technologies LLC is a Web-based polling system that allows attendees to actively participate in meetings via cell phones, smartphones and laptops with an Internet connection. The technology allows team members in multiple locations to give instantaneous feedback to speakers giving PowerPoint presentations.
Sibling celebrity chefs Kevin Rathbun (Atlanta’s Rathbun’s Restaurant, Krog Bar and Kevin Rathbun Steak) and Kent Rathbun (Dallas’ Abacus and Jasper’s) will appear on Iron Chef on Feb. 24 at 10 p.m., battling the Food Network’s champion chef. The brothers will have one hour to prepare five different dishes featuring a “secret ingredient” revealed to [...]
Part of a planner’s job is to always be prepared. But do you know the steps to take if an attendee were to have a heart attack, a severe allergic reaction or go into diabetic shock during an event? Think Safe’s First Voice software can be installed on GPS systems, pocket PCs or smart phones; [...]
Noovee.com is a metropolitan travel and lifestyle portal targeting individuals who place a high premium on style and authenticity, which make it a good resource for planners researching entertainment and dining options for Gen X, Next and Millennial attendees.
Meeting planners, association executives and incentives specialists can register to win a luxury getaway to one of Associated Luxury Hotels International’s (AHLI) hotels or resorts by visiting AHLI’s new Web site, which was created with planner imput.
Ever wonder why people have such difficulty staying awake for post-lunch seminars? Marcia Conner’s written a fun column about the science of scheduling based on your body clock.
Two great trends on the rise: The introduction of personal butlers at high-end hotels and personal assistants that are only a call away. Maestro Personal Assistants also lets you set up concierge/personal assistance as a branded service from your company. It’s a great way to help VIPs, important clients and incentive guests manage their time [...]
Buffet burners from Pineapple Hospitality replace traditional sterno warmers for chafing dishes, are re-usable and have an adjustable temperature setting. Properties that have made the switch include the MCM Grande in Odessa, Texas, and the Chateau on the Lake Resort in Branson, Mo.
