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Event Planning: The Key Elements to Successful Event Execution

Guidebook

It surprised many people when Forbes Magazine listed event planning as the fifth most stressful job. The top four most stressful jobs were soldier, firefighter, airline pilot, and police officer. So why does Forbes list event planning so high? A police officer or airline pilot’s stress ends when they go off duty.

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Destination Management Company Showcase

SmartMeetings

Amberlee Huggins “A DMC specializes in the creation of an event, offering a wide range of event planning and execution services, ensuring seamless experiences for all clients,” says Heidi Brown, co-chief executive of Access DMC. “We But the entire scene had this destination flavor.

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Job Hunting During COVID: What Meeting Professionals Need to Know

SmartMeetings

Delta Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they will continue to furlough employees due to the ongoing slowdown in business; Marriott International anticipates further staff reductions. These skills are perfectly transferable to other roles in areas like logistics planning and many managerial jobs.

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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

Endless Events

Congratulations, you’re planning an event for your company. But, you’re probably realizing there’s a lot more to event planning than just drinks, food, music, and RSVPs. You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . Good news – you’re in the right place for answers. .

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4 Salary Factors for Event Planners

Cvent: Event Marketing

Have you heard the saying “no two people pay the same price for an airline ticket”? You could also say something similar about meeting and event planners: “no two planners are paid the same salary,” even though their job descriptions and duties might be exactly the same. ANNUAL MEAN WAGE.

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Out of commission: Future of planner business models

Plan Your Meetings

Many travel agencies that were dependent on commissions eventually went out of business when airlines eliminated or significantly reduced commissions. Based on the events that unfolded in the travel industry, it is likely that hotels will eventually wipe out commissions. The writing is on the wall.

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What Event Planners Need to Know About COVID-19

Eventsforce

Despite your intention of holding your event you may find that other organisations impact on your decision-making process. For example, airlines cancelling flights on certain routes. Regional or national authorities taking decisions to close down all events or events of a certain size.

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