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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities).

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

Smart Meetings

The industry is at the beginning of evaluating all the touchpoints from marketing and communications to the registration forms from an empathetic eye. That might mean sitting a person in a certain part of the ballroom or warning them about conditions so they can prepare. Consider readability in content slides. “I

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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

Smart Meetings

Who are your vendors, and would they be self-sufficient in preparing for a weather event, or would they need emergency guidance? In addition, forming solid relationships with your venue hosts and maintaining good communication with them will benefit you if an emergency arises and you need to make changes on short notice.

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5 Reasons Why Surprise Perks Help Hotel Sales Directors Secure Higher Bookings

Smart Meetings

By offering a surprise perk, you communicate empathy for their needs and create a moment of stress relief. Consider this: A planner arrives at your hotel for a site visit, and youve prepared a personalized gift waiting for them in their room. It could be something as simple as their favorite snacks or a handwritten thank-you note.

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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

The MICE Blog

After the main contact left the DMC, communication was initially bumpy, leaving the organization without a Saturday evening venue. Community feeling and mutual benefit : The conference strengthened the bond within AER member companies. The exchange between tour operators and travel agencies led to mutual benefits.

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3 Steps To Finding, Pitching, & Keeping Event Sponsors

Endless Events

Finding, pitching, and keeping event sponsors is not a gamble – it’s a process that event planners need to carefully prepare for. And vice versa – event planners should prepare questions for sponsors too and assess whether they fit their ideal sponsor persona. . Communication is key. Source: EventMobi.

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Together, We Can Do Hard Things 

Smart Meetings

We see organizations increasing their budgets to overcome rising costs so they can continue to benefit from the power of meeting. As leaders, it’s our job to ensure our teams feel motivated and prepared to achieve ambitious goals. Be prepared to interpret data and respond. Hold yourself and others accountable.