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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

Proposals have been approved and dreams have been shattered on the convention center circuit. In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) proposed a $1.2 California.

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A Host Facility’s Energy Sources: What Planners Should Know

MeetingsNet

For planners who want to include a venue’s power source in their site selection process, Julia Spangler, chief of sustainability consultancy Ecosystem Events, says that “the best source of information is the utility company connected to the venue. Some are already doing this.”

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Event planners compare the received responses, weigh various quotes, and select the best proposal based on the client’s needs. Designations are special licenses and certifications that are assigned to highlight training, expertise, or special qualifications. Negotiation. Event planners must be skilled in the art of negotiation.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

They also have an internal committee—‘the green busters’—who meet on a monthly basis and propose initiatives to increase sustainability; some of these proposals include reducing plastic bottle and paper usage. The hotel has a ‘Clean & Safe Label’ certification. MICE Business at Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA.

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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Traveler's Q

Client Consultation One of the primary responsibilities of a travel agent is to conduct client consultations. During these consultations, the travel agent meets with clients to discuss their travel needs and preferences. Itinerary Planning Itinerary planning is one of the core functions of a travel agent.

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Global Citizens: Why More Businesspeople Are Seeking Dual Passports and Citizenship

Business Traveler USA

The grandaddy of these firms, and the pioneer of CRBI, is London-based consultancy Henley & Partners. Since residency and citizenship via investment costs a lot more than tracking down Grandpa’s birth certificate, CRBI is very much the purview of HNWIs. The industry began in 1984 when the Caribbean nation of St. During the E.U.’s

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Best Online Wedding Planner Courses: 6 Must-Know Options

Social Tables

Whether you want to get an official wedding planner certification or just brush up on some business skills, there are tons of options for every learning style, budget, and schedule. Wedding Academy Global Wedding Academy Global is an online certificate training that has helped more than 5,000 students become wedding planners.

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