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7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read

SmartMeetings

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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8 Takeaways from the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future Report

All Seated

Thankfully, there are numerous valuable findings in the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future report, a comprehensive study of how venues are or should be staying on top of trends in meeting space design, technology, food service and more. Ethical and sustainable practices matter….

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Wellness in Meetings: Interest Outpaces Implementation

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Half of in-house planners called themselves personally enthusiastic about wellness and sustainability. However, that foundation has not translated to an emphasis on wellness and sustainability in meetings, in design, policy or budgets. Clearly, sustainable, wellness-based meeting practices have room to grow.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

If you create a strong strategic framework at the beginning and identify clear goals and objectives, it’s much easier to keep track of meeting logistics and all the little details that follow. Develop mission, goals and objectives of meeting/event. Determine feasibility of meeting or event. Design program.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different. Speaking of opinion, here’s a great article on sustainably supporting local communities , while creating authentic experiences for event goers. Event Leadership Institute. All about event tech.

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The New Corona Reality

SmartMeetings

Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. I hope it will lead to a trend of valuing local people and eating real, authentic food.