Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 30, 2025

The company works with key players in the international tourism industry, including restaurants, hotels, destination marketing organizations, and, most recently, events to take inclusivity training and earn the Queer Destinations Committed designation.

Certification 52

Certification Hospitality Meeting Training 52

Endless Events

APRIL 3, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Virtual Event Checklist: Your Ultimate Virtual Event Planning Checklist! Planing for the Worst: How To Implement An Event Crisis Communication Plan. ? Did you read the article, but still aren’t sure how to start plan your virtual event? Download our free Virtual Event Planning Checklist!

Virtual Events 265

Virtual Events Certification Remote Communications 265

Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Hybrid Events: 10 Questions About Hybrid Events, Answered. Event Tech: Event Tech Podcast: A Klik Review. ? We are known for our yearly event trends guide, but this year we stepped it up a notch and created a 2020 Virtual Event Trends Webinar! CDC Guidelines For Events.

Virtual Events 313

Virtual Events Events Certification Trends 313

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Add to that the fact that we have been talking about how to throw green events for years, and you’d be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed with the ever-growing sustainability checklist. But making your events eco-friendlier is easier now than ever before. More: Making Your Event Environmentally Friendly By Planning Ahead.

Sustainability 272

Sustainability Certification Transportation Attendee 272

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. That way, it is not calculated per night, but over the course of the event, which may zero out the impact.

Contracts 246

Contracts Contracts Certification Events 246

Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI.

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Proposal Prospect Booking Sustainability 130

Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

Certification 98

Certification Event Planning Trade Show Government 98

Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over event technology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the event technology world.

Platform 317

Platform Trends Events Event Technology 317

Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well.

Vendor 265

Vendor Events Planner Certification 265

Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2019

Sure, Caesars Entertainment was drawn to Event Design Collective ’s expertise and worldwide success in establishing a partnership that will offer a free certificate program to 1,000 meeting professionals and Caesar’s team members. We subsequently use the #EventCanvas, which is intended to create a common language around event design.”.

Event Design 170

Event Design Certification Training Entertainment 170

Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world. What can you do?

Planner 246

Planner Banking Preparation Training 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world. What can you do?

Planner 245

Planner Banking Preparation Training 245

Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2019

And when it comes to the events industry, it’s more than normal to ponder for a bit. If you want to become an event professional, should you invest in education first? But thankfully enough, this week’s Event Brew is ready to tackle the topic of education vs experience. TISOH- The International School of Hospitality.

Education 209

Education Certification Training Events 209

Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? Want even more event planning certificates and certifications?

Certification 98

Certification Event Planning Trade Show Planner 98

Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

Like every one of us who somehow found their way into the meeting and event industry lightyears before the fundamentals of our work were formatted into curriculum-based certification and undergraduate programs, I was on my own to determine how to utilize my skills and learnings to best support clients. I quite like the space I’m in.

Meeting 246

Meeting Entertainment Benefits Certification 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It One session introduced the CMP certification. she recalls.

Certification 246

Certification Seminar Education Trade Show 246

Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Event Marketing: 11 Actionable Virtual Event Marketing Ideas. Safety First: CDC Guidelines For Events. ? We are known for our yearly event trends guide, but this year we stepped it up a notch and created a 2020 Virtual Event Trends Webinar! What does this mean for events?

Marketing 240

Marketing Marketing Virtual Events Trends 240

Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Events Is Taking Interns. Academic Access to Events and Hospitality Grows.

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Travel Travel Tourism 246

Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We’re feeling a bit green today, and it’s all thanks to the topic of sustainability in events! Sustainability in events has been covered several times by our team. And they had quite a few bits of wisdom to share when it comes to implementing and promoting sustainability in events.

Sustainability 232

Sustainability Certification Events Promotion 232

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

It’s time for round two of our partnership with MPI , and this time around, it’s all about event safety! Endless Events got together with MPI at IMEX America 2019. Picking up on the number one trend in the industry, event safety, our host Will Curran sits down with two amazing guests.

Communications 199

Communications Communications Certification Events 199

Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

The virtual event was held on June 30 th , 2021, providing expert insight on collaboration for enhancement of BIH’s competitive advantage by upgrading the quality of the tourism industry workforce through professional tourism training/ education. The webinar featured a panel of speakers from different institutions and organizations.

Certification 98

Certification Tourism Tourism Virtual Events 98

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Today’s episode of Event Brew will tackle the impact of the coronavirus on the events industry. Because as event profs, there are a million things we need to mindful of. So this week, Will Curran and Nick Borelli take the stage to discuss the coronavirus impact on the events industry. The Role Of An Event Prof.

Communications 299

Communications Communications Events Planner 299

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Put your captain’s hat on, it’s time to talk leadership in the events industry! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting all the nuggets of wisdom gathered throughout the course of this major event. To kick things off, today we’ll be talking about women in leadership in the events industry.

Events 255

Events Certification Planner Organization 255

ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Risks are inevitable — but with careful planning and expertise, changes don’t have to sink your entire event. Incorporating risk management is essential for every event professional.

Management 215

Management Destination Management Vendor Certification 215

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Most recently, she served as the events and sponsorships coordinator at the Terra Bella Institute, in which she managed the coordination, budgeting and implementation of various events. In this role, she will manage programs and initiatives to maximize member retention while planning and executing a range of industry events.

Hospitality 258

Hospitality Public Relations B2B Communications 258

Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? Curious, Committed, Confident How did you arrive at an event tech career? I always wanted to work in a TV news control room. Integrity, Enthusiasm, Compassion.

Event Technology 246

Event Technology Technology Technology Human Resources 246

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, she stumbled into non-profit work, which later sparked her passion for event planning. She is now associate director of special events at UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. When it comes to busy event days, she leans on her people. “We Staying in touch with my event friends, both onsite and off, keeps me going.

Certification 264

Certification Booking Planner Education 264

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Armed with her outlook, notes and events apps, her trusty three-ring binder and a medium black coffee, Samuels leads events that go off without a hitch. Planning an event is not simple,” she says. “[The Seeing everything come to fruition reaffirmed my decision to transition to the event side of the business.

Certification 246

Certification Preparation Event Apps Education 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The biggest events conference in the world is a marathon in itself with participants reporting that they recorded 10,000, 20,000 or more steps walking the floor and hoofing it to after-parties. For some, nothing could stand in the way of their training goals. The Long Game.

Certification 244

Certification Training Global Events Sponsors 244

ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

Most industries have associations and organizations that do just that: provide community and belonging, offer training and support, and strive to improve industry conditions and culture. In many cases, you can attend training, conferences, and certification opportunities for reduced rates as a member perk.

Benefits 213

Benefits Destination Management Certification Training 213

Endless Events

JULY 3, 2020

The Best of the Best: What Comes Next: Post-Pandemic Events: The Contactless Way. 2: 28 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas! ? Worried you might be missing something while planning your virtual event? We’ve got you covered with our Free Virtual Event Planning Checklist! Endless Events can help!

Virtual Events 215

Virtual Events Events Advertising Certification 215

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Hotels have storm preparation plans and protocols for severe weather in place, and our staff is well trained to implement these plans,” said Hector Mastrapa, senior vice president of risk management with Marriott. “We Marriott’s Commitment to Clean meeting and event protocols built on the cleanliness and service standards already in place.

Training 219

Training Certification Insurance Preparation 219

Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Before Ronda Keys was a CMP Fellow —and a CMM, CEM, DES, CTA, HMCC and the assistant director of events at The Universities at Shady Grove —she was a little girl planning events complete with themes, invitations and menus for her Barbie dolls. She says, “Event design was a passion of mine at an early age!”

Education 256

Education Technology Technology Certification 256

Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

Event Planning 193

Event Planning Conference Trade Show B2C 193

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Specially trained dogs are the next line of defense to keep events Covid-free. At Florida International University’s Forensic Research Institute, four scent dogs were trained earlier this year to identify humans who are infected with Covid-19.

Certification 126

Certification Trade Show Training Events 126

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

Planner 145

Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Want to learn how to plan an outdoor event that attendees will love?

Events 200

Events Vendor Event Planning Logistics 200