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Who cooked that?

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Safety, Risk Management on Jun 07, 2008

For years, I've wondered when our industry would take note of the risk management issues inherent in all we do.  Food safety, something most think little about (until they get a dose of food poisoning), is rarely discussed among industry colleagues. 

When first confronted with our RFP where it asks about food safety and inspections of kitchens, many properties ask if we are serious.

Uh huh. 

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"Food, glorious food ...."

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Social Responsibility, Industry Associations, Human rights and tourism on Jun 07, 2008

The song, from "Oliver" (the musical) came to mind when I read the series of vignettes in the Washington Post on 8 June about the food crisis world wide.

Most of those reading this are pretty lucky - probably reasonably well-fed and able, for now, to afford food for themselves and their families.  And  yet, in the United States, Canada and other developed countries, food prices are skyrocketing,

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Firsts

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in MPIMeeting Professionals International on Jun 06, 2008

It seems that 'firsts' come more rapidly than they did before.  In the United States, we are observing some amazing 'firsts': the first African-American to be the presumptive nominee for President of the Democratic Party; the first woman (since Rep. Shirley Chisholm) to have had an amazing run for the same ticket; the first nominee from the GOP (Grand Old Party or Republican Party) to be the

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WHY is the industry not talking more?

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Travel costs, Travel Arrangements, Site Selection, Meetings, Meeting Planning, Industry Associations, Events, CVB, Contracts, Conferences, Airlines on Jun 04, 2008

I am astounded that the industry, at least as far as I can see, is not talking about even more airline cuts today.  CO announced cuts in flights and personnel.  This on top of DL, AA and UA.  The capacity cuts are going to impact meetings beyond anyone's comprehension I fear. And yet, I'm not seeing this as a subject that is being addressed on the web sites of the industry organizations.  On

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(Mouth tightly shut as I think "It's not my event!")

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Meetings, Meeting Planning, Events on Jun 01, 2008

You know the drill: you are attending an event - it may be an event hosted by an industry partner, or something done by an industry association, or a friend's wedding or anniversary party.  You make all kinds of observations about what is being done and not being done.  You are ready to step in and offer suggestions.

 Then you remember:  it's NOT MY EVENT!

There you are tho', thinking all the

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