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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

India: Visit California Global Managing Director in India Sheema Vohra shared that India was the first country to recover and is a young nation, digitally savvy with the highest use of social media, a desire to reward themselves and lots of direct flights to the West Coast. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences.

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How Hospitality Hiring Trends Can Improve Your Hotel Experience

Smart Meetings

The past few years saw over 70% of hotel staff in the United States and United Kingdom furloughed or laid off while hotels were closed. Most brands have social media managers to keep the company in the public consciousness. Roles that can be performed remotely include: Social media manager.

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How to Effectively Source Your Wedding Vendors

The Planner's Lounge

Social Media. More so over the last few years, we have heavily relied upon social media to help us determine a wedding vendor’s online presence. This is a guest post from Illy Goodall of Illy Elizabeth Weddings in London, United Kingdom. Related post: Are your wedding vendors hurting your brand?

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How to Become a Wedding Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide

QC Event School

You can be the best there is putting together a wedding – but if you don’t know how to conduct yourself, build your brand, develop contracts, and attract clients, your skill-set alone won’t be enough to build a sustainable business. Watch videos on YouTube, follow planners on social media, etc. ABSOLUTELY!