Kellen Meetings in the News
Connect Your Meetings
What’s Hot Now
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions for Kellen Meetings, has selected Asian destinations primarily to help nurture and increase their associations in this global region.
Jan 2013
CIC Today
Phelps Hope joins the 2013 CMP Board
“I chose to be on the Board to help wherever I can to grow the CMP designation throughout the AMC community, and to expand globally.”
Jan 2013
Connect Your Meetings
Closer Look: Darrel McCook
Darrel McCook talks about his history in meeting planning.
April 2013
Global View
Reclaiming VAT from International Meetings
When asking for price quotes from the company, be prepared with an estimated amount of total spend
in that country (most VAT companies charge 30% on the reclaimed amount, with a minimum fee threshold).”
April 2013
Association Convention and Facilities
When West Meets East: Planning Meetings in China
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions offers advice about planning meetings in China.
When West Meets East: Planning Meetings in China
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions offers advice about planning meetings in China.
Aug/Sep 2012
MeetingsNet
36 Reasons to Think Inside the (Room) Block
“Everybody’s gotten more conservative,” says Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions, Kellen Meetings, Atlanta. “We all got burned during the global financial crisis in 2009 and 2010.”
36 Reasons to Think Inside the (Room) Block
“Everybody’s gotten more conservative,” says Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions, Kellen Meetings, Atlanta. “We all got burned during the global financial crisis in 2009 and 2010.”
August 2012
MeetingsNet
Keys to Global Meetings Success: Local Knowledge and Communication
Lessons learned from global event planning veterans
“The best advice is to be prepared,” says Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions, Kellen Meetings. “Really expand upon the needs of your meeting on paper, and especially put down your hot buttons and the things you rely on for a successful program.”
Keys to Global Meetings Success: Local Knowledge and Communication
Lessons learned from global event planning veterans
“The best advice is to be prepared,” says Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions, Kellen Meetings. “Really expand upon the needs of your meeting on paper, and especially put down your hot buttons and the things you rely on for a successful program.”
August 2012
SmartMeetings
Annual Check-Up
“There are now more than 80 industry codes and guidelines that are impacting various elements of medical meetings,” says Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions for Kellen Meetings, a meetings management company. “It’s the most complicated environment in meetings.”
Annual Check-Up
“There are now more than 80 industry codes and guidelines that are impacting various elements of medical meetings,” says Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions for Kellen Meetings, a meetings management company. “It’s the most complicated environment in meetings.”
August 2012
Meetings Focus
Exiting the Comfort Zone
Communication Breakdown
Phelps R. Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions for Kellen Meetings, learned that in Chennai, India, “yes” is a popular word.
Exiting the Comfort Zone
Communication Breakdown
Phelps R. Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions for Kellen Meetings, learned that in Chennai, India, “yes” is a popular word.
July 2012
Associate Conventions and Facilities
The Ever-Changing Model of Presenters and Speakers
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions offers advice on how to select and work with speakers for the ever-changing environment of meetings today.
The Ever-Changing Model of Presenters and Speakers
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president, meetings and expositions offers advice on how to select and work with speakers for the ever-changing environment of meetings today.
Apr/May 2012
Collaborate
Noteworthy Northeast
“Phelps Hope, vice president of meetings and expositions at Kellen Meetings, hosts dozens of meetings in NYC every year. One of his favorite spots is The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur exhibit.”
Noteworthy Northeast
“Phelps Hope, vice president of meetings and expositions at Kellen Meetings, hosts dozens of meetings in NYC every year. One of his favorite spots is The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur exhibit.”
March 2012
Association Conventions and Facilities
Just What the Doctor Ordered
“The most progressive associations are really pressing the issue of discussion and interactivity. That’s because a lot of medicine is really about opinions — one doctor’s opinion versus another doctor’s opinion.” Phelps Hope, Vice President of Meetings and Expositions
Just What the Doctor Ordered
“The most progressive associations are really pressing the issue of discussion and interactivity. That’s because a lot of medicine is really about opinions — one doctor’s opinion versus another doctor’s opinion.” Phelps Hope, Vice President of Meetings and Expositions
Feb/Mar 2012
Convene
Other Duties as Assigned
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, discusses how the call of duty can be something you least expected.
Other Duties as Assigned
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, discusses how the call of duty can be something you least expected.
Feb 2012
MeetingsNet
Global Meetings Business 2011: Solid Optimism
If you have a global membership and therefore potentially a different membership section to pull from than those who normally attend the conference, you may even find you increase attendance by meeting overseas,” said Phelps Hope, Vice President, Meetings and Expositions at Kellen Meetings, a division of the Kellen Company, Atlanta
Global Meetings Business 2011: Solid Optimism
If you have a global membership and therefore potentially a different membership section to pull from than those who normally attend the conference, you may even find you increase attendance by meeting overseas,” said Phelps Hope, Vice President, Meetings and Expositions at Kellen Meetings, a division of the Kellen Company, Atlanta
July 7, 2011
Smart Meetings
Virtual Goes Mainstream
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, is interviewed about trends in virtual meetings.
Virtual Goes Mainstream
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, is interviewed about trends in virtual meetings.
June 2011
Meetings and Conventions
Emerging Meetings Market: China
Alfons Westgeest, Beijing-based group vice president is interviewed and Kellen Meetings is recommended as a professional congress organizer with offices and connections on-site in China.
Emerging Meetings Market: China
Alfons Westgeest, Beijing-based group vice president is interviewed and Kellen Meetings is recommended as a professional congress organizer with offices and connections on-site in China.
Feb 1, 2011
Smart Meetings
Sunny East Florida
Martin E. Bay, CMP, director of meetings & expositions, offers advice on planning in Jacksonville, FL.
Sunny East Florida
Martin E. Bay, CMP, director of meetings & expositions, offers advice on planning in Jacksonville, FL.
September 2010
Central Valley Business Journal
Meetings Facilities Hanging Tough Through Grisly Economy
Interview with Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, about state of meeting planning and event management industry.
Meetings Facilities Hanging Tough Through Grisly Economy
Interview with Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, about state of meeting planning and event management industry.
August 5, 2010
Association Conventions & Facilities
Executive Meetings
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, contributes to the “Five W’s to Success” for executive meetings planning.
Executive Meetings
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, contributes to the “Five W’s to Success” for executive meetings planning.
June/July 2010
Smart Meetings
Negotiating Do’s and Don’ts
“Free Internet is nice, but it won’t impact your budget,” said Phelps Hope, vice president of meetings at the Kellen Co.
Negotiating Do’s and Don’ts
“Free Internet is nice, but it won’t impact your budget,” said Phelps Hope, vice president of meetings at the Kellen Co.
Summer 2010
The New York Times
Event Planners Try to Dodge Slide of Dollar
“We have to develop new incentive programs to drive attendees from the U.S., such as reduced registration or hotel rates, or covering things like airport transfers or in-room Internet,” said Mr. Hope, of Kellen Meetings.
Event Planners Try to Dodge Slide of Dollar
“We have to develop new incentive programs to drive attendees from the U.S., such as reduced registration or hotel rates, or covering things like airport transfers or in-room Internet,” said Mr. Hope, of Kellen Meetings.
Jan 2010
MeetingsNet
Negotiating in Today’s Economy
Phelps Hope, vice president of meetings for The Kellen Co., an Atlanta-based association management company, says hotels today realize that associations are “vested partners” and are helping those groups drive attendance to their events.
Negotiating in Today’s Economy
Phelps Hope, vice president of meetings for The Kellen Co., an Atlanta-based association management company, says hotels today realize that associations are “vested partners” and are helping those groups drive attendance to their events.
Jun 2009
Meetings.Net
How Meeting Planners Are Making the Best of the Economy for their International Meetings
“The greatest potential for membership growth for our association clients is in the international community.” Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, Kellen Meetings.
How Meeting Planners Are Making the Best of the Economy for their International Meetings
“The greatest potential for membership growth for our association clients is in the international community.” Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, Kellen Meetings.
Jun 2009
Smart Meetings
SOX it to us!
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, is interviewed about Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
SOX it to us!
Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, is interviewed about Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Feb 2009
Meetings Review
International Meetings: Planning Overseas Events On A Weak Dollar
by Phelps R. Hope, CMP, VP with Kellen Meetings. “With the desire for foreign travel still strong among U.S. associations and companies, meeting planners simply must work harder to find solutions.”
International Meetings: Planning Overseas Events On A Weak Dollar
by Phelps R. Hope, CMP, VP with Kellen Meetings. “With the desire for foreign travel still strong among U.S. associations and companies, meeting planners simply must work harder to find solutions.”
Aug/Sep 2008
Meetings Review
DESTINATION FOCUS SINGAPORE: Still ahead of the Asian pack
Kellen Meetings is listed as one of the three major players in the business travel and meetings industry to open an office in Singapore.
DESTINATION FOCUS SINGAPORE: Still ahead of the Asian pack
Kellen Meetings is listed as one of the three major players in the business travel and meetings industry to open an office in Singapore.
May 20, 2008
Meetings and Conventions
Doing Business in China: Cultural issues to consider when working in the world’s most populous country
By Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, and Linda Ding
Doing Business in China: Cultural issues to consider when working in the world’s most populous country
By Phelps Hope, CMP, vice president of meetings and expositions, and Linda Ding
May 2008
Meetings and Conventions
The Art of Audio-Visual
Today, our attention span is shorter than it has ever been — and we are influenced by communications technology from iPhones to home theater,” Hope said.
The Art of Audio-Visual
Today, our attention span is shorter than it has ever been — and we are influenced by communications technology from iPhones to home theater,” Hope said.
Feb/March 2008
The Meeting Magazines
Finding Value Dates in a Seller’s Market
“You should be armed with statistics detailing how much your group will spend on everything. …It helps educate (properties) on the value of your business while boosting your bargaining power.”
May 1, 2008
Association Conventions and Facilities
Preventing A Work Force Brain Drain
Attracting and retaining talented people is an ongoing challenge for all businesses, and the meetings industry is not immune.
Preventing A Work Force Brain Drain
Attracting and retaining talented people is an ongoing challenge for all businesses, and the meetings industry is not immune.
Apr/May2008
Corporate and Incentive Travel
The Art of the Small Meeting
“Some of the smaller meetings carry a much bigger impact in the future revenues for the hotel, future revenues for my company, or individual career benefits for the planner.” Phelps Hope, Vice President of Kellen Meetings
The Art of the Small Meeting
“Some of the smaller meetings carry a much bigger impact in the future revenues for the hotel, future revenues for my company, or individual career benefits for the planner.” Phelps Hope, Vice President of Kellen Meetings
Apr 2007
Special Events
Opening Doors
“With some 25 years in the special event industry behind him, Phelps Hope, CMP, would not change the path of his highly varied career.
Opening Doors
“With some 25 years in the special event industry behind him, Phelps Hope, CMP, would not change the path of his highly varied career.
Apr 2007
