One survey found nearly three of four events organizers say they have been targeted by scams designed to lure meeting attendees Hotel room block "pirates" or "poachers" are continuing to plague association-sponsored events, and one recent survey has found that most meeting planners don't have measures in place to deal with them. Hotel poaching is the practice of trying to lure conference attendees and exhibitors away from official hotel room blocks with offers of cheaper rooms elsewhere. Poaching can be costly for associations, which are usually under contract with the hotels to fill a certain number of rooms or face financial penalties. Poaching scams can also sour the… Read More