ConventionPlanit.com is offering a free virtual tool called RFP Organization. Data such as number of rooms, rates, available dates, average rates for several types of meal functions, meeting room rental fees, AAA/Forbes rating, recent renovations, closest airport, shuttle service and prices, and more are included in the RFP Organization tool, so that they can be tracked and compared. RFP responses are displayed in real time on an easy-to-read chart, which displays only the criteria the planner requests, and can be customized for each meeting. Online access is provided to planners to view responses in progress. Planners can also access and view data from past meetings. RFP Organization is available www.conventionplanit.com/rfp_organization.php.
Marriott International has been named one of the 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, reports Jeffrey Fagan, director, national accounts, Marriott Global Sales Organization. This is the sixth time the company has been recognized by Ethisphere for its commitment to maintaining superior business practices. In selecting the World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere considered codes of ethics; investments in innovation and sustainable business practice activities of corporate citizenship; and nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.Ethisphere Institute is an international think tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability.
On March 21, NYSAE hosted its Rites of Spring Cocktail reception at the Rooftop of the American Heart Association. Shown here from left to right: Jennifer A. Ian, MBA, American Thoracic Society, NYSAE Membership Chair; Gregory Boroff, AmFAR, NYSAE Board Member; Lester Shafran, Independent Payphone Association, NYSAE Vice Chair; Mindy Riesenberg, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; and Sandra Vassos, NYSAE member.