If you're currently responsible for planning and executing business events or wish to pursue a job in this field, it requires an understanding of venue selection, negotiation, budgeting, contracting, managing ... Read More

Event planners should become familiar with the range of music styles available before planning a program or event. A few examples: A jazz trio to play during an informal reception. A harpest ... Read More

For several years, the Convention Industry Council, which is a federation of national and international organizations involved in meetings, conventions, exhibitions and travel and tourism, has been working with industry ... Read More

Numerous professional education programs and trade shows exist for event planners to attend. To find out more about what programs are happening and when, check out the Event Planning Calendar ... Read More

The International Special Events Society (ISES) is holding the ISES Eventworld® 2007 - An Institute for Professional Development this summer in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is known as the premier ... Read More

Enterprise Rent-a-Car will soon play a more significant role in the business auto rental market. Last week, Enterprsie announced that it will acquire Vanguard Car Rental Group, which operates Alamo ... Read More

Anyone interested in pursuing a career in event planning can start the job search by reading postings industry specific job boards, including Professional Convention Management Association, the Hospitality Sales & ... Read More

According to American Express Business Travel, hotel rates will jump 3 to 6 percent this year vs. 2006. With corporate budgets getting tighter and tighter, this makes negotiating with hotels ... Read More

As the spring season is upon us, many people focus on doing outdoor activities. And most organizations are also looking to host client meetings and appreciation events in venues that ... Read More

April marks opening day for baseball teams across the country. If event planners haven't already scheduled hospitality, now's the time to contact teams to identify availability for your company and ... Read More

Airline delays continued to frustrate passengers with on-time arrivals declining to 75.5% in 2006 compared to 77.3% in 2005. This, according to the 2007 Airline Quality Report released on April ... Read More

The 88th annual National Restaurant Assocation, Hotel-Motel Show will be held in Chicago at McCormick Place, May 19-22, 2007. The show will feature more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing products and ... Read More