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New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

Smart Meetings

To ensure that those support networks are skilled in current best practices, a new Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC) from Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) will help everyone sleep easier at night. In addition, 20 hours of continuing education, which focuses on event servicing topics, is required over three years.

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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

Endless Events

And even obtaining a certificate of insurance for the event. . Often, vendors will ask for additional event insurance coverage that is more specific to your particular event. . Once you have your basics covered though, certain vendors or events will require special coverage. Should I Pay for a Damage Waiver from a Vendor?

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The Hospitality Show’s Inaugural Event Is Placing Sustainability at the Forefront

Smart Meetings

The two organizations have come together to make The Show as eco-friendly as possible, adhering to Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, through which the company has joined the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative, along with its vendor partners and colleagues.

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4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association

ADMEI

For example, networking within your industry’s association gives you not only a community of like-minded individuals but also a chance to grow and partner with other DMCs to gain education and insight. Continuing Education and Innovation When you join an association, you’re getting so much more than a social network.

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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

Bizzaboo

Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Read on to learn about the most popular event planning courses, event management courses, event planning certifications, and more to turn your passion for gatherings into a lifetime career you’ll love. Not sure how to become an event planner?

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Smart Meetings

As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. She says, “The industry certainly looks to the CMP as the gold standard for meeting professionals, and more and more companies are looking for the CMP certification when hiring for their event positions.”

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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