Some recent stories on Dubai have painted a dim picture of the once-prosperous regions. Others, however, say it isn’t so. Regardless of which side you’re on, there is no doubt that new constructions has slowed down and its image as a park for the rich and famous may be losing some ground. However, despite the naysayers, maybe this was just the plan all along. Here’s one opinion on why.

Dubai boasts some of the world’s most amazing structures. From the critically-acclaimed Burj Dubai residence tower to the man-made island called Palm Isl and–not to mention the Ski Dubai, the largest indoor ski slope in the world–Dubai is still poised to remain at the forefront of travel for the well-off.

After all is said and done, anything else Dubai creates will only be in competition with itself. Of course construction is going to slow down. Would you build a hundred Disney theme parks in the same vicinity? From a business standpoint that would be like diluting fine wine with tap water. Perhaps construction is slowing in part because there is not much left to build until the demand is greater. Read the rest of this entry »

As a meeting planner, you are concerned with so many things that it can be easy to overlook the smaller things. However, one thing you do not want to forget–or eliminate–is how to make your event stay in the minds of participants for a long time. This is not only good for your client, but for you as well. Not only will your client remember the event, he or she will remember the planner who made it so.

Although having the right meals, the right place, the right equipment, the right space, etc., are all crucial components, finding a way to turn the event into a keepsake is also important. Here are some ways to make your event unforgettable. Read the rest of this entry »

Multi-national companies have something to look forward to when it comes to looking for venues for conferences. There are many places around the world that are offering world class conference centers, and the choices are many- from Asian countries such as Japan to the Netherlands- up-to-date, swanky conference centers are mushrooming all over the world.

Companies in the US no longer need to stay restricted to local venues, and can now go out and explore beautiful locations around the world for convenient and impressive conference centers.

What is even better is the fact that countries such as China, Latin America, and South Africa are also looking at enhancing their event management avenues and coming up with well-equipped conference centers. Read the rest of this entry »