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The Top 10 Books Every Event Manager Should Read

Capterra Event Management

Brains on Fire: Igniting Powerful, Sustainable, Word of Mouth Movements. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design. Have you ever been stuck in a dull meeting that would never end? There are few instances where the word “meeting” is associated with adjectives like “fun” or “intriguing.”

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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 site layout.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Industry Performance Trends.

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PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

The City of Anaheim looked to us for guidance and leadership in designing and executing the grand opening of ARTIC—the Anaheim Regional Transit Intermodal Center. . From hardhat site visits and transportation vendors, to food trucks and hiring entertainment, this event gave experience and exposure in something we had not done before.

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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. Transportation. This could also become part of meeting design.