Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Read More: How to Build a Risk-assessment Checklist Smart Meetings reached out to Kevin Coffey , travel security and meeting risk advisor and trainer, to get some insights on what planners can learn from the CrowdStrike incident and how they can prepare for the future. But it is important for planners and suppliers to be the same page.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Today, the CMP certification is a globally-recognized distinction. Those who earn their CMP certifications build their industry knowledge, refine their performance, promote their credibility and learn to engage in uniform standards of practice. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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!” In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC. More professionals than ever seek to attain it.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Typically, in crises, senior leaders rather than PR team members serve as spokespersons, so prepare a list of executives who will be at your event. The key is to prepare these holding statements in advance so they can be quickly adapted to cover the situation at hand.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

“My key takeaway is that there are valuable tools available, such as the CMP certification, which can establish you as a professional and enhance your career.” Preparing for the Exam The most impactful aspect of the CMP designation, Sauvage says, is the range of understanding about the industry that it offers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. This preparation falls in line with her favorite quote, by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham: “Make no little plans. When she was young, she knew art wouldn’t necessarily offer her a lucrative career. Volunteer to gain experience.

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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 Preparing for the Exam Having worked in sales roles, she says “I wasn’t sure that I had the applicable experience to pass it.” In 2017, she passed on her first try.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. There are more study groups, more prep courses and, overall, more help and support for people currently preparing for the exam.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. One session introduced the CMP certification. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As part of this effort, MPI introduced “Meetings 101” for secondary students, with certificates being delivered at three Detroit schools this fall. The program aims to inspire the next generation of professionals by educating students on career opportunities within the meetings and events industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You If this crucial step is put off, things can quickly go awry when details change. Your local municipality may request changes or additions to these drawings, so planning early gives teams the necessary time to adjust without jeopardizing the event.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI's Emergency Preparedness Certificate Course (EPCP) defines Risk Management as “the identification, analysis, assessment, control and avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks.” Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Is another expected?

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BCD Meetings & Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With the hope that in-person meetings would soon make their return, our team turned to the Event Leadership Institute's Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate to learn how the pandemic has since changed event planning and how they could best prepare for this new future.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

‘During the renovation, we exclusively used sustainable products, which contributed to the building achieving LEED certification.’ LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is a globally recognised certificate of excellence in green building. The hotel hosted 250 ambassadors of the InterContinental Hotel Group.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

clock hour toward your Certified Meeting Professional certification or re-certification in Domain A: Strategic Planning. When it comes to planning successful meetings and events abroad, preparation is critical, requiring research, patience, and practice. For more info on how to get CE credits, click here !

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inn by the Sea, which holds a LEED Silver certification, uses recycled glass water bottles that save approximately 1,600 plastic bottles a month. Currently, ACC is preparing to create an on-site facility and sorting program in the hopes of further reducing the impact on the local landfill and environment.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inn by the Sea, which holds a LEED Silver certification, uses recycled glass water bottles that save approximately 1,600 plastic bottles a month. Currently, ACC is preparing to create an on-site facility and sorting program in the hopes of further reducing the impact on the local landfill and environment.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2024

We are aligned with Napa Valley’s goal as a community to preserve our ecosystem and are proud to exemplify these values with our LEED Platinum certification. We also keep sustainability top of mind when it comes to meeting and venue spaces. Our goal is to always show our guests the best of what Napa offers as the seasons change.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Preparing for the Exam Now that she’s earned the CMP and is enjoying a strong career, she thinks that if she could do it all over again, she would recognize that there’s no perfect time to take the exam. “If If you want to get your certification, even though you may be busy at work, take the time to invest in yourself. …In

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We welcome the European Commission’s continued efforts to ensure a coordinated approach to travel measures and support the proposed shift to an individual traveller-based approach, in which a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) is sufficient to travel without additional requirements (no further testing or quarantine).

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Nutrition also plays a crucial role; meals rich in brain-boosting nutrients enhance cognitive function and overall well-being, ensuring that attendees are physically and mentally prepared to absorb and retain information. Read More : Leaning into Learning Styles 3.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

Preparing for the Exam She started by creating a study plan, broken down week by week. Here’s to a career forged in experience, adorned with hard-earned certifications, and fueled by a passion for the world of events!” After continuing to gather experience, Jakob says she felt more confident. Just look at what a CMP can do!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Recognizing the significance of staying at the forefront of the meetings and events industry,” he says, “I pursued the CMP certification as a strategic step in elevating my professionalism within the industry, enhancing my skills, and fostering meaningful industry connections.” The study group was a particularly meaningful way to prepare.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

After a few years, she began to prepare. Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. Then, I would just have to go back and read my summaries when preparing for the exam.” When I saw the ‘Pass’ on the screen, it was a great moment of accomplishment for me.

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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. The team operates on a four-tier crisis protocol, ranging from a local, elevated virus situation to a statewide hurricane threat.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we think about upskilling and reskilling and supporting our workforce, we recognize that we have a unique moment in time, given the events of the past two years, to conduct a competency profile project to future-proof the international standards that form the foundation of our accreditation program and of the CMP certification.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Another aspect Pereira says that helped her is proper preparation and organizational skills, as a large part of the job is gathering information for different departments that have a hand in the event; only when you gather that information sufficiently, you can then hand it out for other departments to execute. “All

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

From there, she began pursuing further education and certifications, motivated to garner all the knowledge available to her. The clients that were CMPs seemed to be more organized and prepared to execute their events,” she says. She joined the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Gaudini is also an advocate for shorter sessions and longer audience engagement periods. Despite having gotten pushback from people, she said. “I

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

A recent study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showed that a majority of business travelers (74%) believe Las Vegas will be prepared to safely host in-person conferences, conventions and trade shows by the second half of the year. Read more about how Las Vegas is welcoming the new era of business.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

A recent study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showed that a majority of business travelers (74%) believe Las Vegas will be prepared to safely host in-person conferences, conventions and trade shows by the second half of the year. Read more about how Las Vegas is welcoming the new era of business.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 21, 2023

This year, we’re back with a bang as we prepare to welcome 1,000 guests for a full-day itinerary that will shake up the industry, challenge traditional ideas and put learning centre stage. We are also excited to welcome KP Ho back to Phuket. For more information about PHIST 6, please visit phist.phukethotelsassociation.com REGISTER HERE!

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 24, 2022

For an entire city to earn the designation, a sizeable number of stakeholders must buy in, with their staff completing the training and certification process. While Mesa is the only city to complete the certification, several other U.S. cities are undertaking the process. One in 44 children in the U.S. Extra Effort. Jennifer N.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 20, 2019

And especially within the paradigm we operate in today, being prepared is an absolute must! Check out the epic resources for top-notch crisis communication : Crisis Communication Certificate Program. Something will always escape our control, which is exactly why having a plan for crisis communication is so important.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

These not only serve our guests, helping them feel more prepared for the day,” Bender Small said, “but also facilitate natural connections among strangers as they wait in line or sit next to each other in the hair and makeup chair.”

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 24, 2023

Preparing an API. Pass certification. Certification is simply going through some scenarios to check if the connection is working correctly. Prior to certification, you should also prepare a knowledge base article and app details that will be used in description on the marketplace. Pass certification.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The closer you are to their goals, the more you can be prepared to support new opportunities. Step 3: Pass the Power By actively involving staff in forecasting and understanding the financial side of the business, you’ll be better prepared to let them make key decisions instead of having one decision-maker at the top.

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