In This Issue Winter 2010

Features

State of the Industury Survey

COVER STORY:

Meetings: Minnesota's Hospitality Journal's sixth annual award-winning survey looks at the trends and ideas having an impact on local hospitality professionals. Some of the data may be immediately relevant to how you conduct today's business, while other ideas only gain importance in the coming months and years. Follow along as we analyze the local meetings and hospitality climate.

 

Departments

Editor's Note

Openers

A look back; A look ahead; Facts and figures; Tech tools;

 

Plan On It:

A calendar of arts, entertainment, sports, meetings, and conventions

 

Focus

Profile:

Michael Gold, Jazz Impact

 

The Podium:

Mike McCurry, Strategic Account Manager, Experient

 

In the Lead:

Denise Truso, Global Travel Manager, St. Jude Medical

 

Peers:

Ami Cervin, Events Planner, Greater Twin Cities United Way

 

Ask Your Colleagues:

 

Editor In-Sites:

In the Field with Associate Editor Ellie M. Bayrd

 

Location Location:

Mall of America

 

Case Study:

Moto-i

 

Q+A:

Kristen Tharaldson, Planner, Office of Rural Health & Primary Care

 

Notebook

Industry news: people, places, etc.

 

Smile File

 

Organizations & Associations

 

Spaces

Gull Lake Center at Grand View Lodge

Special Sponsored Sections:

Resource Guide