Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. A CVB conference planning guide is generally neutral on where to stay, eat etc. But what factors do you look for when selecting the best guide? Are they free?

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Food and Beverage Contracts 40

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40

Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure? Do the meeting planners have any recourse for services already rendered for both parties? It’s part of the job.

Contracts 91

Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

And while we didn’t ask respondents if they were considering webcasting their events — what’s now more commonly referred to as virtual and hybrid events — in 2007, our survey results this year show this remains a largely untapped opportunity. NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

And while we didn’t ask respondents if they were considering webcasting their events — what’s now more commonly referred to as virtual and hybrid events — in 2007, our survey results this year show that this remains a largely untapped opportunity. Number of Meetings Planned. percent from 2015 to 2016. 32% 1 to 5. 18% 6 to 10.

2015 40

2015 Meetings Marketing 2016 40