MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

It is no secret that meeting planning is a stressful job and that no matter how much preparation happens before an event, once on site planners are still deluged with questions and last-minute issues. Once on site, adapt to new situations. • Remember: You are a meeting planner, not the captain of the Titanic. .

Risk Management 69

Risk Management 2013 Contracts 2019 69

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 6, 2019

Every day is unique and I like that… one day working on future hotel contracts with our sourcing team and clients, other days troubleshooting room block challenges.”. In 2013, Karla was awarded the Event Planning Team Service Award, which is the highest honor given in that department.

Management 75

Management 2013 Contracts Meetings 75

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Spending less — Despite the continued improved economy, most meeting organizers are still being asked to cut back on meeting expenses, and the majority (63 percent) have been asked to focus on reducing F&B expenses, followed by AV costs (54 percent). NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. 2013 Housing.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Meeting planning, which used to be described as an ‘Old Boys’’ network, may soon be a ‘Young Women’s’ network. Are there reams of meeting resumes and contracts stacked on your desk?

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56