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February, 2008

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Priorities for Event Planners in a Fast-Changing World
Roger Dow is president and chief executive officer of the Travel Industry Association, the national umbrella organization representing all segments of the $740 billion U.S. travel and tourism industry. TIA promotes and facilitates travel to and within the United States through a substantial advocacy effort that communicates industry interests to policymakers and the media. TIA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an active presence in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Three Technology Trends Changing the Face of Meeting Planning
When it comes to technology, few are as expert as Corbin Ball. Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, is an international speaker, consultant, and writer helping clients worldwide use technology to save time and improve productivity. With 20 years of experience running international technology meetings, he is now a highly acclaimed speaker with the ability to make complex subjects understandable and fun.

Dreams of Great Events
By Amy Sledge Johnson
I have visions of what great events should look like. They often include flowers draping the venue from stem to stern, intricately crafted hors d’oeuvres, 16-piece dance bands with Valentino-clad guests waltzing across a hand-painted dance floor – and me, relaxed and poised in the middle of it.

Consumer Electronics Show Features Gadgets for Event Planners
Following the January Consumer Electronics Show, we asked vendors what items they debuted at the show or otherwise that were essentials for event planners. Some ideas include the following.

The Biggest Challenge Nobody Ever Mentions: Coping with Stress, Criticism, and Pressure
By Art Sandeen and Margaret Barr
Art Sandeen and Margaret Barr recently fielded this question regarding the pressures in the field of student affairs, but stress, criticism, and pressure are facts of life in all of our jobs, regardless of reporting division or university type. Read on for some tips on handling the strain.

Research Reports
Think your university’s fundraising efforts need to focus primarily on the largest one-time donors? Think again. According to a new study conducted by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and sponsored by American Express, small gifts are the lifeblood of organizations that depend on charitable contributions for a portion of their budget, including educational institutions.

The Economics of T-shirts
By David Treber
Group picture day for a summer camp is so colorful. Some 120 campers and 25 counselors will suddenly be wearing the same “2008” purple shirt with gold letters, just like last year’s royal blue and pink with a “2007.”