Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Read More: Answering the Call of the Event Future The Big Lessons: Five Trends “The pandemic was a defining moment for the industry.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Data from more than 800 corporate, association, and agency planners reveals trends in pay, hours worked, time off taken, job satisfaction, and other work elements. For instance, the average salary of respondents who identify as event marketers is $128,551, while those who identify as planners is $85,213.

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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?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As This commitment to staying current in the field can help me stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.” Advances in personalization and data analytics help planners tailor experiences and deliver meaningful content like never before.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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. The DIY dashboard puts the power in the hands of the meeting planner. If a big group cancelled at the last minute the plane flew with empty seats.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

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! For people and businesses turning to TikTok to jump on the latest Gen-Z trend, we might want to rethink that course of action. This trend seemed to be a common occurrence across the U.S.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

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! In this week’s episode, we introduce Simon St-Germain and Shana Thomas to give us an honest review of how Klik works, the highlights, and how it can help event planners with their events! ?

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) is the first point of contact for all event planners who have any question about Switzerland or need any assistance with planning their events, from the smaller to a more complex enquiry. The hotel has a ‘Clean & Safe Label’ certification.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. 1 Hotel South Beach 1 Hotel South Beach achieved LEED Silver certification under the LEED for New Construction rating system. Two more options offer further support, resources and certifications.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2021

As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. the reality is that you need great marketing to stand out from other event planners and attract new clients. That’s where this post on event planner marketing comes in.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Borelli is marketing director for Zenus, an AI-powered facial analysis startup, and the designer and instructor for the “Enhancing Events with AI” certificate course for PCMA Event Leadership Institute. Using AI is not about eliminating a planner’s job, he said. And it gets better, he said. And it does, Borelli said.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Among planners’ top challenges for creating sustainable events: 35 percent named identifying suppliers with a sustainable certification; 34 percent named minimizing waste, such as avoiding paper and plastic usage; and 30 percent called out measuring the impact and post-event CO2 calculation.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner. Ready to dive straight in?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inn by the Sea offers event planners 1,300 sq. Inn by the Sea, which holds a LEED Silver certification, uses recycled glass water bottles that save approximately 1,600 plastic bottles a month. of convention space, Oregon Convention Center actively encourages meeting planners to think green in their event planning process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Achieving longevity and consistent success is a challenge every event planner faces Events are not merely one-time occurrences; they should be a strategic investment that yields returns over time. Attendees’ expectations, industry trends and technology are continually changing.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Meetingsbooker.com, one such platform, has opened up their statistics so event planners can understand current trends in the space. This can be done through a variety of techniques, such as encrypted connections, SSL certificates for event sites, and strong passwords for your encrypted WiFi connections.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

But, something event planners can overlook is that in addition to security team members having the right skills and knowledge – they also need the right attitude. As an event planner, you can better gauge safety measures needed by turning to those in the know. Security should form a visible presence.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. International Confex is the UK's leading convention for event planners, existing to create and environment to help support, inspire, and drive the events industry forward. Event Design Certificate. PCMA EduCon 2020.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation. Each one of you makes such an impact every day when you share the stories you write about the happenings in our industry, about our people, the trends, and where we have been and where we are heading. You provide us all a greater perspective.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“She’s heavily involved in the process with the meeting planners and letting them know what we already do. Then when [the planner] comes to us for the food planning, we’re continuing that, offering the options we have for local and sustainable menus.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Read More : SITE Classic Demonstrated Gen Z-worthy Incentive Trends His advice for the influential incentive professionals in the room: “Don’t jump over your own to take care of others. The funds go toward funding educational certification programs, such as Certified Incentive Specialist and Certified Incentive Travel Professional.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

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. Read More : Adding AI to Your Next Meeting The post-event work that planners look forward to the least can now be sources of empowerment as AI-derived data can help tell more nuanced stories.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Picking up on the number one trend in the industry, event safety, our host Will Curran sits down with two amazing guests. According to Lori, “only 53% of event planners actually have an emergency plan in place. What are the resources and things event planners should put in the place to ensure maximum security?

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One10 Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2018

So, is certification right for you? Let’s explore some of the potential benefits of CITP certification. Certification demonstrates commitment and dedication to your profession. Certification can open doors and serve as a stepping stone to new career opportunities, including your dream job. Get Noticed.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

” Additionally, it reads: “If you are an event planner, wedding planner, event rental company, caterer, florist, event entertainment company or any other professional working in events, The Special Event is for you.” Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends. convention center that achieved level 4 APEX/ASTM certification for green meetings. Business planners looking for more space will find the Canyon on Third impressive with its 80,000+ square feet of urban outdoor space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events. As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where Do We Go from Here? Meetings and events, unfortunately, produce a lot of waste.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He says, “My dedication to continuous learning reflects my belief in staying ahead of industry trends and honing the skills necessary for effective leadership in our dynamic and constantly changing industry.” And, he says, many of them held the CMP designation.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. But just how much do event planners make for all of that work? First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do? Social event planners.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 20, 2019

Get your planners out everybody, because we’re talking crisis communication! As event planners, there are a million things we have to keep in mind. Check out the epic resources for top-notch crisis communication : Crisis Communication Certificate Program. Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Pathable.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2022

5 Key Skills Event Planners Need. The best event planners possess skills for planning unforgettable events, managing them seamlessly, and conducting effective post-mortems to find out what worked best and what could be improved upon for next time. They have great spoken and written communication skills and are attentive listeners.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 30, 2024

In addition to being a CMP and a CMP Fellow, he is also a Certified Association Executive, Certified Learning Environment Architect, Certified Diversity Professional and Diversity Executive Leadership Program Scholar, among many other certifications. Looking Forward Wolowiec is incredibly committed to furthering education for planners.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

But in the breakout sessions, real talk from working meeting planners about how AI, global risks and economic shifts will impact programs in the near future drew standing-room-only crowds. Mirroring trends seen in the turnover in the industry since Covid, approximately 50 percent of the audience was attending for the first time.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And if technology is the disruptor that is focusing these things” “I think the biggest burden on event designers, strategists, planners, and even implementers has been these huge leaps in technology”, he continues. I mean we’re talking about how it’s such a big focus, such a big trend and how it needs to be it.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, held in January in San Diego, earned the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard. In April, PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 was awarded the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard.

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