Sponsors: Prove Value
Tough economic times stretch business and personal dollars, forcing meeting planners to make financial decisions that they wouldn't otherwise have...
Marketing: Interactive Sponsorships
While driving home on the same busy route I take home every evening, and I couldn’t help but notice a...
Education: Certification Debate
The need to receive a hospitality and meeting planning certification is often debated. Should classroom training precede real-world experience? Or...
Decor: Work with a Decorator
While focusing on the program and the food for your meeting is easy, don’t overlook the decor. Not all appointments...
Travel: Tipping Etiquette
In the hospitality industry, we expect to receive a certain level of service due to the very nature of our...
Evaluation: Follow Through
As you check out of your hotel, the last several days run through your mind. You’ve had a perfect meeting....
Career: Remember Names
Remembering names and making sure your name is remembered are two different skills. You can increase your business savvy by...
Career: Presentation Skills
Most planners don’t think of themselves as a salesman, but the job of a meeting planner requires many of the...
Negotiations: Working with CVBs
Many planners need to fully realize and adequately utilize the services a CVB offers, many of which are free of...
Negotiations: Rewards Programs
Complimentary hotel stays and airline upgrades are a well-deserved reward for spending 12 hours on the trade-show floor, lifting heavy...