Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

Lori has been working with Meeting Professionals International for over five years now. “Live webinars in addition to the summits where we do three hours of education, we now teach the majority of all of our certificate sessions online. But then there are our certificate courses, I just teach it on Zoom meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

But an under-utilized, yet very necessary, social media network is LinkedIn. LinkedIn is useful for networking with fellow planners, hotel managers, past clients—anybody you have worked with or would like to begin a conversation with. Add any certifications to your name. Even small certifications are worth adding.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The area around the New York Stock Exchange pulses with new energy as outdoor meeting spaces spring to life. Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

What does that mean for the meetings industry? Tools enable us to come together and work on something greater than ourselves, as do meetings. Time and Resources I see the tools of AI giving the meeting planner something they’ve never had in any real abundance before, time and resources. It might be our salvation.

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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.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The possibilities are truly endless when designing a custom floor plan for your Remo event that immerses attendees to any imaginable location (trade show floor, the moon, the beach, relaxing networking lounge). As an organizer, you can toggle between light and dark mode and enable or disable randomized or table-like speed networking. .

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Beyond the booth, organizers can design unique experiences like product demonstrations, exclusive presentations, or branded networking events that drive engagement and amplify brand impact. Clearly defining the council’s purpose is equally crucial, ensuring that meetings stay focused on improving outcomes for all involved.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In 2022, the Events Industry Council launched the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate online course, aimed at meeting planners and suppliers interested in improving the sustainability and social-impact efforts of their organizations and the business events they organize. had earned their SEPC.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career.

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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.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

“With a hospitality management background, I was aware of the certification but wasn’t sure where my career would lead me and if I would actually need it,” she says. “It She also relied heavily on her network. “I I used colorful sharpies to write different prompts and questions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Earning the CMP Murakami first discovered the CMP by attending industry conferences and networking events. It has expanded his professional network and allowed him further opportunities to share his expertise. He says that, in many ways, it correlates to the meetings and hospitality industries.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

About the CMP Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program in 1985 to provide meeting industry professionals with specialized continuing education. Today, the CMP certification is a globally-recognized distinction. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. has named Diamond senior meeting manager.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.” It is a non-profit that organizes practitioner-based events and workshops and brings together companies to explore enterprise improvement methods, exchange best practices and network. It was my first practical experience in the field.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. Horan’s reliance on her professional network as a way to prepare for the CMP exam is a shining example of creative ways to learn, and to develop meaningful professional relationships along the way. Find a remedy.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

We will be offering our emergency preparedness certificate program at IMEX Frankfurt and other locations in the United States,” he said of the training program that leverages the local knowledge of program logistics professionals to help event managers design and execute effective security plans. Next Gen DMC.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

At that point, she pursued the Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) accreditation after talking to people in her Middle Pennsylvania MPI chapter. In addition to being a meeting planner, Jakob is also a nurse. “It had been a long time since I was in school, and the cost was enough to scare me off. Sitting for the exam is a long process.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Mastering Professional Development Keys first entered the realm of meeting planning by volunteering at her church to organize meetings and events. From there, she began pursuing further education and certifications, motivated to garner all the knowledge available to her. She volunteered on various committees.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Discounts can be set up and available within one business day with instant amenity redemption for things like beverage coupons, travel certificates, and United Club passes and memberships.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

In addition to three days of speakers, networking opportunities and idea-sparking content, The Show’s sustainability efforts—a big topic in the hospitality industry in general, and a topic of focus at The Show in particular—will be on full display.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

They can monitor the exhibit floor, networking sessions, ingress, egress, and other behavior patterns. And it’s an excellent ice-breaker at the event for networking purposes! According to Skift Meetings’ research , 52% of event profs define event ROI by staying within their budgets. MEASURING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

Over the course of the event, we had a running average of 175 to 200 people always active in the chat while they learned with our bite-size education, (re)discovered destinations around the globe and connected with the serendipitous networking of Twine. corporate meeting planners surveyed 2 weeks prior to this event. Success Metric.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Check your airline’s and your destination’s government or tourism bureau travel restrictions website to ensure your negative result meets every qualification. CommonTrust Network is an accessible and comprehensive resource for finding a Covid testing center abroad before your return trip.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

So that’s kind of where we started the conversation, and then everything about the meeting spun off of that.” This is part of a larger growth plan of in-person events MGMA is working towards, with a financial event in spring 2024, as well as an operations conference, this way everyone has an opportunity to network, Swanson says.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meeting Professionals International’s leaders outlined a strong 2024 for the association’s educational and networking efforts. MPI Academy, Encore, and the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education are partnering to launch the Encore AV Fundamentals certificate program in January. •

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They don’t want to leave networking to chance, nor do they want overly programmed networking solutions. Earn CMP Credit Earn one clock hour of certification by visiting the CMP Series web page to answer questions about the networking articles below. How has that evolved?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Resources for green meetings; for today, and for the future Earth Day: it’s not just about spending extra time thinking about what we love about nature. Meetings and events, unfortunately, produce a lot of waste. Plastic cups for drinks at a networking reception? Where Do We Go from Here? Where was the plastic?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This includes opportunities for networking and engagement within the event, but also connections outside the event that will drive higher attendance year after year. Read More: Four Things Venues Need from Meeting Planners to Ensure Your Event Goes Smoothly This also includes nurturing your relationships with sponsors and partners.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 26, 2023

Dream Vacations and CruiseOne is continuing to invest in its home-based travel advisors by launching an extensive Associate Onboarding Toolkit designed to help its network of independent franchise owners successfully onboard associates. Additionally, Dream Vacations and CruiseOne is unveiling a new Romance Travel Training Certification.

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

However, most agree that in-person networking was the most difficult part to replicate virtually. That’s why industry research continues to find networking is among attendee’s top reasons to attend an in-person conference in 2023 and beyond. This deepens networking, and gives a more community-based feel to your event. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He grew up to become one of Events Industry Council’s (EIC) proud Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). But this profession isn’t too far off; he tells Smart Meetings that “the discipline, preparation and vision” present in the fighter pilots of Top Gun are “all essential when leading a team and planning missions – I mean, events!”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

At several points of the day a long line could be seen stretched across the aisle with meeting professionals eager to have their headshot taken. In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024.

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