Tag: FICP
Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Favorites From Our Editors
These top holiday gift ideas from Prevue's editors include amenities we have given to attendees at our own Visionary Summits.
5 Lessons I Learned From FICP
As both a meeting planner and a member of Financial & Insurance Conference Professional's (FICP's) Education Committee, I approached last week's Annual Conference with a discerning eye.
New Name for FICP: Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals
The name change to Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals mirrors a similar name change several years ago by MPI, from Meeting Planners International to Meeting Professionals International.
Financial & Insurance Conference Planners Delivers Industry-Focused Education
Financial & Insurance Conference Planners has five live events a year focused on industry-specific education.
5 Meetings Industry Events You Shouldn’t Miss This Year
The meetings industry's major convention, IMEX 2016 attracted 3,250 exhibiting companies and 3,216 hosted buyers from 60 countries.
FICP Members Speak to 2017 Incentive Trends
We spoke with FICP members Lynn Lee and Melanie Stevens, both global sales directors for AlliedPRA, about the direction incentive experiences are taking for 2017.
FICP Nashville Reflects the Spirit of Country Music
The final evening event took the Country Music theme to the highest level with a super-friendly and energetic live performance by Phil Vassar.
Q&A: John Hancock’s Joseph Scully Joins FICP Board
The newest member of the FICP board shares some of his meeting planning experiences, from ways to save money to top experiences not to be missed by groups.
Caryn Taylor Lucia On Innovation and Engagement
"If our clients feel connected to us and we offer them a committed and caring client experience, their loyalty to us will lead to more referrals."
InFocus Q&A: Inspiration at Hilton Waikoloa Village
"In Hawaiian, 'makai' means 'toward the sea.' It is also a new hotel-within-a-hotel concept we created for those seeking an exclusive, intimate stay."
InFocus Q&A: Making F&B Memorable
Upscale food & beverage events are within reach even of the budget-conscious, says Julie Holmen, a member of the FICP Hospitality Partner Advisory Council and director...
Linda Burley on the New Luxury
The new luxury, available at a more moderately priced property, still offers a high level of service and guest amenities, yet it is not 'over the top' or under scrutiny by corporate executives, meeting stakeholders and public opinion.
Kathy Roche on Luxury, Value and Other Incentive Trends
"We are trending toward cash or credit card stipends to manage incentive program budgets. This way, attendees can enjoy a unique and memorable lunch or dinner in the destination, but a per person stipend helps to control spending."
John Cruz of Blue Cross & Blue Shield Talks Value
In this InFocus, Prevue had the opportunity to chat with CMM John Cruz, SR. corporate meeting planner, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, North Carolina to learn how planners could add value in conventional and out-of-the-box ways to meetings & incentives.
Incentive Q+A 2012: FICP
Prevue asked Jana Stern, ING Financial Services' Director of Conventions & Conference Planning and FICP Board Member, her thoughts on the trends revolving around incentive programs.
Value Q+A 2012: The Principal Financial Group
Prevue asked Lynne Schueler, The Principal Financial Group’s Assistant Director, Supplier Relations & Development, her thoughts on the evolution of value. Q: How are you...
Sustainability Q+A 2011: Manulife Financial
Prevue asked Kim Pickering, Manulife Financial's Manager of Meetings & Conference Mgmt, her thoughts on sustainability trends for 2011. Q: What are the latest trends...
