Information about selecting event space based on a program's room layout, size and seating requirements.
Meeting and event planners should know what sustainability initiatives are being embraced by green hotels and choosing conference and event venues space.
A pre-con meeting is a meeting that is held with event vendors and suppliers where the event or program is scheduled to take place. It is held usually one or two days prior to the actual event, and is different from the walk through that occurs on the day of an event. Learn more about what is a pre-con.
For the European market, it's not unusual for hotels to present event planners with a meeting or conference package that reflects a daily delegate rate. Will this trend take hold in the states? Learn more about how this pricing strategy works and may help conference budgets.
Meeting and event planners interested in establishing green meetings may incorporate these items into their hotel contracts, sample hotel addendum elements, and more.
How to for writing formal invitation letters and materials to a variety of events, including incentive trips, meetings, conferences and more.
Planning an incentive trip or other meeting that will require writing a formal welcome letter for guests? It's easier than you think. Use this sample welcome letter as you develop your own template!
MPI President & CEO Bruce M. MacMillan shares his perspective about the criticism that surrounds the meetings industry as a result of AIG's choice to cancel all non-essential corporate meetings and events.
Hotels and other conference facilities typically present meeting room space based on seven of the most popular floor plans. Understand how these numbers impact your event space.
Whether the staff works directly for the venue or your own organization, it's important to remind them about the importance of a service-oriented attitude to the event.
The Meetings Industry Megasite which publishes information for meeting, convention, incentive and trade show professionals, has developed this great tool to help event planners determine if a space will accommodate their event.
Marriott has developed two space calculators that will help event planners: seating and square footage. Enter the total number of attendees and/or room dimensions, and these calculators will provide a good estimate. Keep in mind other space considerations, such as ceiling height, room location within a hotel, actual event purpose, etc.
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) holds industry events around the country through the year, and these events are attended by hotels in each of the locations. These are an excellent way for event planners to get to know many conference services managers at once, and learn about local and national property issues. HSMAI update its calendar regularly.
PCMA has published a listing of room setup advantanges and disadvantages which is a useful education tool to understanding pros and cons of various room setup arrangements.
