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Why Event Planner Jobs Are Climate Jobs

Convene by PCMA

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? Reputational Risk Planners should be prepared for increased scrutiny of their event’s environmental practices and possible negative messaging around those that fall short.

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Are Family-friendly Conferences in Your Future?

Smart Meetings

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. This could mean places with fun attractions such as theme parks, zoos or historic sites. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites. Choose a family-friendly destination.

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. Get Touristy. of meeting space.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. It’s located just north of Miami in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

A Cultural Home of Diverse Identities Albuquerque’s National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is an architectural gem located in the historic Barelas neighborhood situated alongside the Rio Grande and the Paseo Del Bosque—one of the largest Bosques (a gallery forest habitat that grows along riverbanks, streams and floodplains in the Southwest U.S.)

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Where are your headquarters and staff located? CVBs assist planners by providing information on local resources and services, site selection, and other pre-conference and post-convention services. Chances are, you’re working with a DMC because you’re looking for an expert in your chosen locale.

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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Event Planner

Blue Spark Event Design

Why should you hire a professional planner? One way to ensure the event’s success is to hire a professional event planner. When hiring professional planners, you need to consider a few important things : First, you have to make sure that the company is legitimate and insured. More contacts, more choices.