Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, the BLS says most event professionals do earn a bachelor’s in event planning (or something similar, such as public relations, hospitality management, or business administration). Alternatively, you can earn an event planning certification. Generally, the answer is no. Not sure where to start?

2023 52

2023 Trade Shows Event Planning B2C 52

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Due to the cycle of the market, business conditions for hotels are currently favorable, leading to tougher negotiations and competition for planners in the next few years. “There have been years where it’s not that critical, but in this state [Louisiana], time and place, booking ahead is to your benefit.”.

Trade Shows 65

Trade Shows Negotiating Hotels Contracts 65

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

These visionaries, entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, trailblazers and rising stars praised their fellow hospitality superstars, families and, in one case, cowgirl of yesteryear Dale Evans. In January, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the women in your lives who are making brilliant things happen every day. Rave Reviews.

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2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 26

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: New Orleans is a truly unique place that people connect with emotionally, through our culture and with a true spirit of hospitality. To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. I’m my biggest competitor.

2017 75

2017 Hospitality Hotels Meetings 75

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

How shifting trends will impact meetings and hotels in 2017 was the hot topic debated by a panel of five meetings and hospitality leaders led by Dan Berger from Social Tables. Case studies and examples of best practices were shared in the Meetings & Events stream of Association Focus. Industry Trends.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism at San Diego State University, earning an M.S. in meeting and event management. She compares it to an MBA for the hospitality industry. “I It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers.

Education 105

Education Hospitality Telecommunications Negotiating 105

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. With stringent self-regulation and by working closely with legal and compliance teams, marketers can develop impactful events that also meet all regulatory requirements. For detailed steps on how to organize a successful pharma event, check out our pharmaceutical meeting planning guide.

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Marketing Social Media Healthcare Advertising 130

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for?

Speakers 101

Speakers Consulting Healthcare Financial 101

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

No meeting, destination, or even project is ever the same. I love how meeting planning involves finance, protocol, HR, international affairs, logistics, and other disciplines. I love pulling a plan together and watching it be executed — coming up with an idea and seeing the completed product. . Negotiating contracts.

Contracts 58

Contracts Travel Medical Meetings Education 58

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?” Flexibility and a pleasant attitude surely can’t hurt.”. — “Negotiating With a Hotel,” May/June 1991. Informal, Yet Aggressive.

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2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56