Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It One session introduced the CMP certification.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While safety and risk have always been a part of our events, COVID-19 has tested all past assumptions. As some organizations consider planning and holding in-person events and gatherings, and other communities are in the early stages of moving ahead, there are many new questions to consider. When can we invoke force majeure?

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

You may have seen the news headlines or social media clips of a ten thousand plus crowd watching Eric Chou, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, perform in Taiwan – the first event of its kind since the pandemic began. But the concert was far from the typical pre-COVID experience. Download the full report.

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 31, 2021

ELI’s new Certified Event Pro Directory, an online listing of people who have earned certifications by completing online professional development courses, is a way for event professionals to tout their skills to potential clients and hiring managers. Has that changed since the pandemic? Jonathan E.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2021

A new Pandemic Compliance Advisor course is designed to help planners ensure best practices for the safest execution of in-person events, It covers, among other topics, working with venues on everything from sanitation to F&B considerations to traffic flow. Mary-Ann Urbanovich. Heather Seasholtz.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 30, 2021

Wine, digital events and the hospitality industry – normally not a mixture you would find but as it turns out, it is a true recipe for success. Maria Dempsey , CMM, DES, CSW, Wine Educator and Director of Hospitality and Events for Gen7 Wines recently completed the Digital Events Strategist course , offered by PCMA.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 7, 2020

Of course, this year’s back to school season is vastly different than what is typical during this time of year. But between that sense of nostalgia and everything that has changed post-COVID, it’s not only an excellent time to think about helping your event team learn – it’s imperative. Invest for the Future. “An Benjamin Franklin.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Are you thinking of starting your own event planning business this year? This is a great time to enter the industry, as the demand for event planners continues to grow (especially post-pandemic). How Do I Make My Event Planning Business Stand Out? What is a Niche in Event Planning? If so, you’re in luck!

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Many event and meeting planners are familiar with the alphabet soup of acronyms, like CMP and CSEP, that are part of their industry peers’ titles or displayed on LinkedIn profiles. Certification programs like these are a written assurance by a third party of the conformity of a product, process, or service to specified requirements.

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Event Leadership Institute

JUNE 22, 2021

Michelle Manire opened the meeting and event planning company Coast to Coast Conferences & Events (CTC), based in Long Beach, California, in 1994 following a career in the hospitality industry. She has pivoted to adjust her business through numerous recessions and catastrophic events.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 13, 2020

“Until we meet again.”. But event and meetings pros have been saying this since the pandemic began – longing for the days to be back together, doing what they love. And it isn’t just event and meeting pros who feel this way – eight in ten who are working from home miss in-person events.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Do you want to know how to become an event planner? Is Event Planning a Good Career? Firstly, if you’re passionate about planning events and making people’s dreams come true, then it goes without saying that you were born for this profession. In that sense, being an event planner will definitely check these boxes for you!

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

How to Generate Event Success in a Changing World. Events offer a key opportunity to impact business outcomes, expand market outreach, increase brand awareness and more. Pandemic Planning 101 from Million Dollar Event Career Course. In the Midst of a Pandemic, Planning Resources Are Moving the Industry Forward.

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

What will the event planning industry look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over? QC Event School Student Ambassador, Neena McConnell, is here to give her predictions! Neena QC graduate and professional wedding/event planner. How COVID Has Impacted the Event Planning Industry. Online venue tours.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In today’s market, meeting-planning companies are asked to do more for their clients with less. The post-pandemic surge in meetings coupled with concerns around inflation and a labor shortage have all contributed to an environment where independent planners have to operate at their best but with fewer resources, including smaller budgets.

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QC Event School

JUNE 30, 2022

This article will break down the 10 must-have skills every florist needs to be successful and run their own floral design business. A florist is a professional who designs, creates and sells flower arrangements. The main duties of a florist include: Meeting with clients. Creating floral designs. Wedding or event planning.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 – As planning for modified in-person events for 2021 begins, planners are left wondering how attendees feel about attending on-site events – including the health protocols and procedures that will make them feel safe. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, the company decided to continue the tradition of honoring its top-performing franchises despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but with a modified in-person event in Miami, Nov. Developing the Event Plan. Wearing masks when around others or when required by the event or hotel. ” Room Setup and Attendee Activities.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And admittedly, this is where things get a little tricky… You see, technically , a proper education and certification are not required to work as a professional wedding planner. In reality, there’s a LOT more to professional wedding planning than what meets the eye. The Added Value of a Wedding Planner Certification.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What can event and meeting pros do to keep their skills relevant and up-to-date? Even in pre-pandemic times, continuing education and professional development were paramount. And as our industry continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the need is even higher. ELI Fall Certificate Courses.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 7, 2021

Meeting and event companies will need to continue to offer remote work and other flexible work options. Early indicators show a demand for in-person and hybrid meetings. Business travel may change to more multi-day trips and fewer day trips, reduced frequency of meetings.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 2, 2022

Since the onset of the pandemic, it has become an oft-discussed topic at association team meetings. Cocktail dinners, large-scale in-person events, and swag bags are out. Every association offers similar basic benefits: professional networking , event tickets at a discount, access to industry resource materials , etc.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

Hoteliers, planners and producers recovered their footing, built new foundations based on skill sets that will be relevant for whatever comes next in the events world. They experimented with new ways of delivering content, added new certifications to their resumes and in the process learned a lot about themselves and their craft.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

As restrictions ease, meeting professionals will be eager to get back to—well, meeting. One solution provider is Allseated , which has designed physical distancing tools that allow you to create floorplans in the software company’s library of over 100,000 venues based on distancing recommendations. Use Barriers.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 8, 2021

Key Takeaways: Health passes can provide proof of COVID vaccination or negative test results to allow entry into events. Here’s what you need to know now about health passes at meetings and events. Instead, it will advise on what criteria the new solutions will have to meet. Government rules and roles vary. In the U.S.,

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Editor’s Note : Welcome to the new Hybrid Meeting Genius, a regular feature that will help you navigate event tech like a pro. We are proud to welcome # EventIcons cohost and Event Leadership Institute instructor Brandt Krueger to the team to answer your burning questions. Nobody had “global pandemic” on their bingo card.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced business event planners to swiftly move canceled face-to-face events online, changing the digital event landscape forever. The event’s success was a revelation to Strupp. Illustrations by Celyn Brazier). In all honesty,” she added, “canceling wasn’t an option.”. Cassandra Strupp.

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QC Event School

APRIL 19, 2022

Do you have a passion for event planning and want a career that’s both creative and lucrative? In this article, we’ll discuss 10 of the most popular and profitable careers in event planning. In this article, we’ll discuss 10 of the most popular and profitable careers in event planning. Event planning is an unregulated industry.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Because professional planning is an unregulated industry, what this means is that technically , you don’t need a certification or designation in order to work with clients. How to Pick the Right Course. Perks of an Online Wedding Planning Course. Creating the event concept. But don’t get it twisted!

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QC Event School

MAY 11, 2021

Do virtual events need an event decorator? Tamesha is a Student Ambassador of QC Event School. Her business, Events with Tamesha, offers everything from officiant services, wedding and event planning/coordination, virtual events, and much more! A New Normal: Virtual Events. It takes an entire team!

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 14, 2022

Virtual events have opened up an entirely new distribution channel for us, and the constant uncertainty of a changing landscape made the need for trusted advisors in our field more important than ever before. We had 4,239 event professionals register for our courses , 3,667 of which passed their exams to earn digital credentials.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 22, 2021

2020 forever changed the way we plan events. However, a few things are for sure; virtual events are here to stay, and the future is hybrid. We’ve identified 26 emerging event trends that will propel our industry forward into the new hybrid events era. Event Trend: The Rise of Hybrid Events. Source: IACC.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 27, 2020

Starting from planning to production to sessions as well as the event networking and event experience has shifted to Virtual Platforms. The wave of virtual is strong and all the event professionals are ready to withstand the pandemic together with the digital tools and technologies. But what should they actually do?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? Just wait until you meet a few of the women working in technology, sales, operations, production, human resources and leadership at Encore. Inspired yet?

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since the pandemic began, many couples have started opting for domestic destination weddings. While this may not be the dream wedding that they originally envisioned, it’s still possible to have a beautiful and memorable event! Plus, you get to have a beautiful event in an amazing location!

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 19, 2021

Sean Wargo, AVIXA’S senior director of market intelligence, says of events: “We need to move away from this idea that there’s this calendared moment … it doesn’t make any sense. How has life changed at AVIXA with events moving online over the last year? It should just exist as content that has long tail.”

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