4 MEETINGSTODAY 03.16
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Departments
6 Key Notes
8 Wide Angle: Top 2016 social media
trends, and healthy, yet creative, F&B
programs that engage groups.
10 In Case You Missed It
11 Top Chefs
12 Incentivize!
14 Movers & Shakers
122 Shattering Conventions
Cover
104 “Big Maui’s” Mystique
The trio of islands, Maui, Lanai and Molokai, entice
with some of Hawaii’s most pristine beaches and
landscapes as well as ever-expanding venues and
experiences for groups.
BY MARIA LENHART
Features
15 The South’s
Rising Star:
Greenville, S.C.
A Special Advertising Section
The fast-growing city in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers plenty for
groups and planners to explore.
BY JEFF HEILMAN
24 Connoisseurs of Corporate
Secrets to event success in a highly dynamic sector
of the industry, from some of the most talented and
flexible minds in the meetings world.
BY FRED GEBHART
30 The Secret Language
of Negotiation
Nationally recognized body language expert Janine Driver
shares her stealthy insights on nonverbal negotiation
strategies.
BY ZACHARY CHOUTEAU
32 Beyond the Spa
Today’s top resorts offer unique rejuvenation options for
groups, including innovative activities that travel beyond
the walls of their spectacular spas.
BY JEFF HEILMAN
Peace Center, Greenville, S.C.
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JUSTINKRIEL
Amway Grand Plaza,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Salamander
Resort & Spa,
Middleburg, Va.
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Wailea Beach, Maui