SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights.

2017 85

2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 85

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights.

2017 75

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 75

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

But she still believes there will be enough choices so meeting professionals can be intentional about the user experience just as they are in a convention center. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

Meetings 92

Meetings Food and Beverage 2021 Insurance 92

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2017

Grucci said many contracts with professional firework companies come with a 100 percent payment clause that requires full payment if everything is already loaded by the time an event is cancelled. Smart Tips: Plan ahead because fireworks require permits that cannot be obtained at the last minute. Inclement Weather.

Insurance 75

Insurance 2003 2005 2008 75

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas? After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry.

Trade Shows 133

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2017

To commemorate Earth Day, the center has identified five green trends for meeting planners to consider when booking a venue for their next Beltway event. Meeting planners are encouraged to select a venue that serves healthy foods and encourages breaks.

Meetings 65

Meetings Sustainability Contracts 2017 65

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. ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONALS.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. Meeting planning is very exciting because of the variety it offers.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

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? Where’s the Beef?

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56