Traveler's Q

MAY 16, 2024

These events prioritize sustainability in venue selection, vendor partnerships, materials used, and waste disposal. When selecting a venue, look for certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or similar accreditations that ensure the facility meets high environmental standards.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In this blog post, we will take a look at seven of the best event planning certification programs available today. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It. Event Planning Certification is a certification that proves an event planner’s ability to complete event planning-related tasks.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

If you are currently looking for a caterer, or know of someone who is, here are 10 helpful tips for choosing the perfect vendor: 1. Certifications. If they aren’t able to provide these types of certificates to you, it might be time to move onto the next candidate before you have a disaster on your hands. Detail Oriented.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

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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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! Local Markets.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

In many cases, you can attend training, conferences, and certification opportunities for reduced rates as a member perk. If you want to receive specialized training or certification in a particular area, ask your association! In order to thrive over the course of your career, you must be a lifelong learner.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash offers the latest event news, searchable vendor directories, photos of past events, archived magazine issues, a job board for special event-oriented employment opportunities, and a subscription-based online calendar of events. Websites for Event Industry Certificates and Certifications 17. Ready to dive straight in?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

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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Traveler's Q

MAY 9, 2024

This involves making eco-friendly choices, such as minimizing waste, using sustainable products, and choosing vendors who share your ecological values. To find a green venue, look for certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or venues that publicize their sustainable practices.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 9, 2024

This involves making eco-friendly choices, such as minimizing waste, using sustainable products, and choosing vendors who share your ecological values. To find a green venue, look for certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or venues that publicize their sustainable practices.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

They work with clients to determine the vision for the event, choose vendors, create a budget, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Event planners may also be responsible for managing vendors, coordinating with staff, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Social event planners.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The Importance of Data Protection for Event Planners As an event planner , you are charged with a good amount of people’s sensitive information: details about attendees, some vendors’ contracts, and some logistical data. This is where ISO 27001 certification comes in. What Is ISO 27001?

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MPI

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

” They shared insights about ISO 20121 certification, reducing waste with a gifting suite, employing the use of reusable cups and partnering with stakeholders to protect the environment. Enhanced clarity and usability for small and medium enterprises seeking certification. It helps budgets and reduces waste.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash offers the latest event news, searchable vendor directories, photos of past events, archived magazine issues, a job board for special event-oriented employment opportunities, and a subscription-based online calendar of events. Websites for Event Industry Certificates and Certifications 17. Ready to dive straight in?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Does the venue hold any LEED certifications or other eco-friendly certifications? Does the venue have any partnerships with environmentally responsible organizations or vendors? Are there any opportunities for cost savings through partnerships with the venue’s preferred vendors?

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 12, 2024

Prosper Portland, the main entity behind producing the event, subsidizes the cost of participating to make it affordable for vendors. My People’s Market is now the largest BIPOC-centered marketplace in the Pacific Northwest, with a vendor list that averages 150 and attendance frequently topping 4,000. Since then, interest has spiked.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

The properties include the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Intercontinental Miami, and The Palms Hotel & Spa, which has Green Globe Certification. A full list of Green Lodging properties can be found here.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? This certification goes to businesses that are 51 percent owned, operated, capitalized or controlled by either women,; or black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). More : 8 Steps for Building Back a More Diverse Workforce.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

It’s vital you use the right vendors when planning a safe event so that you know the equipment, but also the setup is up to scratch. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Ask your vendors the hard questions and make sure their products and practices are safety-compliant too.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 24, 2023

That’s why most hotel management systems today are open to partnerships with independent software vendors to easily expand their capabilities and satisfy clients. Their marketplace of integrations include marketing, transportation, door locks, accounting, point of sale, communication, and more vendors operating in a ton of countries.

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 24, 2024

Seek out planners who have dedicated themselves to their profession, obtaining certifications such as CSEP or CMP, signifying their commitment to excellence. Leveraging these connections, they can secure quality vendors and ensure a seamless planning process.

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Eventtia

MAY 16, 2022

In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about event insurance, and we’ll cover: The concept of event insurance Why your event needs event insurance Different types of event insurance The cost of event insurance How to file a claim when things go awry Obtaining certificates of insurance for the event. What is Event Insurance?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Okay, I guess there’s value being created, you need to get professional certification, this is a reasonably cost-effective way to do that. “We used to track them by saying, ‘For this low price of X you can come sit in these 10 sessions.’

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific. The quality of appointments is better than some of the other trade shows I’ve been to.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A shortcut to finding good companies is by noting their certifications. Certification is the gold standard, but it is also expensive and time-consuming, so many companies are not certified. Destinations may get certified through the Global Destination Sustainability Movement ; event suppliers may become a B Corp.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. Their Elevate LMS and EthosCE provide a community platform supporting course building, certifications, collaboration, and e-commerce. . Grip is the event platform that makes networking and hosted-buyer conversations easier. Albert’s Aha!

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2023

With more than 250 years of cumulative event experience and an average of 16 years of industry experience, CM staff are well-versed in producing events of all kinds — and more than half boast industry certifications, including CMP, CEM, and DES. Creativity and Innovation CM’s team of event professionals thrive on creativity.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

But our clients often ask questions regarding charges and fees to use outside vendors, or have supervising staff in place to oversee any outside production, load-in, etc. If you are considering bringing in any third-party vendors for AV, décor supplies, furniture, technology, etc., Disclose and Contract Early.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Talk through the logistics of catering an outdoor event with your vendor and make sure they have experience running events outdoors. If you choose great vendors who have experience with outdoor events, they can help guide you and explain what equipment you need for their piece of the puzzle. Hire a caterer.

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Travel Daily News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Hotel Tech Report GCSC certification program analyzes software vendors along critical dimensions of customer support infrastructure in order to help hoteliers minimize risk and maximize positive outcomes when selecting technology partners.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. . ? Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

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Stova

OCTOBER 25, 2024

However, it can be daunting to deviate from your normal playbook and approved vendor/partner list when you’re already being pressured to do more with less. Encourage vendors and exhibitors to minimize their waste by offering incentives for those who use sustainable materials or reduce packaging.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

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Stova

JULY 17, 2023

Vendors must prioritize interoperability and open APIs to facilitate data sharing and system compatibility. At Stova, we offer training and certifications for our clients to ensure their questions are answered and they are experts in our products, too. These include: 1.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

But as more corporations are aware of climate change and leaving smaller carbon footprints, gift-giving is a matter that should be addressed with as much care as the venue, vendor-partner selection, catering, and other aspects of the event itself. Seek Gifts with Certifications. Why does sustainability gifting matter?

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