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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

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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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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

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Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season? According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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Attending a Tech Event? Prepare Yourself with These 5 Tips by @dancarthy2

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So, you have to know how to prepare yourself well and take the best out of these events. How do you benefit from that event? Consult your boss and colleagues who aren’t attending the event and figure out why they decided not to come and whether there are some particular breakouts that would benefit you and your team at work.

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Northwest Event Show Stressed the Positive Buzz Groups Bring to Communities

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Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. We are positioned as an incredible, big events town, and I think that is deeply appreciated among the business community and those who benefit. They come, they stay, they spend money and then they leave. What a deal.

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me? Events of every size require strategic preparation and skilled partners. As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination. What are the benefits of working with a DMC?

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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That might mean sitting a person in a certain part of the ballroom or warning them about conditions so they can prepare. Courtney Russell found that the practices advancing in the active adult community could both inform and benefit from fresh approaches happening in the events industry.

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Best of 2024: F&B

Smart Meetings

Was the food well-prepared? Smart Meetings delves into the benefits of incorporating these elements into event menus to support attendees well-being. Food and beverages can make or break an event, often leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Was there variety? Did the flavor profiles shine? These details matter.