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Top 10 Places for Event Management Certification

GEVME

When you work in the event industry, sooner or later you will need qualification and certification of your skills to stand out from the bulk of planners and to provide proof of your expertise. Nowadays, you can find many event management professional certification programs and courses. About event management certification.

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You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees

SmartMeetings

billion for all manner of fees and surcharges, according to Bjorn Hanson of New York University Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com. Last year, the U.S.

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Innovation and Tradition: our first impressions of events and hospitality in the UAE

zkipster

Our meetings with luxury brands, agencies, airlines, arts organizations and event producers provided fascinating insights into the ways events, hospitality and doing business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are similar to the rest of the world, and what makes them unique. DANIEL DESSAUGES | CEO | ZKIPSTER. A view across The Palm, Dubai.

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How To Choose the Best Event Management Software Provider

Eventtia

Do you need help finding the best event management software provider for your company? Event management software is designed to facilitate the event experience and to optimize the planning process, making events more enjoyable, interactive and efficient. Look no further.

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Best Event Management Courses in 2022

Nunify

However, as the event industry is getting more organized and mature, getting a formal education in ‘Event management’ coupled with natural skills can go a long way in building a successful career in this trade. We have put together a list of some of the best courses in “Event Management” that you could consider.

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Event-Contract Sticking Points: A Practical Approach

MeetingsNet

To help cut through the thicket of contractual issues within this landscape, three longtime meeting negotiators—Tyra Warner, Lauren Andrews, and Jeff Duncan—held a discussion at the recent IMEX America show in Las Vegas that detailed several planner strategies for getting the event elements they need at prices their bosses can live with.

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Become an Event Planner: A Guide to a Career in Event Planning

Event Planning BluePrint

Five-Step Process to Become an Event Planner Education and Training A solid educational foundation is paramount for aspiring event planners. Degrees in Business Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, and Communications offer a broad understanding of the field.