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Etiquette Mistakes at Business Events
There are many common business etiquette blunders that happen every day. Share these event scenarios with your colleagues and clients so that they don't make a habit of these bad manners.

Business Etiquette for Corporate Events
Most people want to present a positive impression of themselves at corporate and social events. These rules for good manners at meetings and social events will help anyone navigate the world of business etiquette for events. Of course, not everyone is completely at ease with knowing whether they are conveying proper business…

Las Vegas Is a Top Business and Social Event Destination in the U.S.
Las Vegas is one of the most popular destinations for conferences, meetings, incentive programs and destination weddings in the U.S. Find out more about why these events have contributed to its success.

What Meeting and Event Planners Should Expect When Attending a Hosted Tour
International event and meeting planners may familiarize themselves with a variety of destinations around the world by attending hosted tours that are tied to international trade shows.

Barcelona Increases in Popularity for European and International Business Events
Barcelona, Spain is one of the most popular destinations for association conferences and international congresses. Find out more about why this destination is on the radar for business events.

2008 Calendar of Secular and Religious Holidays
Event planners should keep in mind important holidays and other calendar dates that may potentially conflict with the programs they are creating.

Business Event Industry Trends in the U.S. and Europe
The 2007 EIBTM Industry Trends report identifies several business event industry challenges, especially for international planners. Budget is the biggest consideration. However, expanded destination options may provide some financial relief.

Quick Tips Offered by Event Planners That You Can Use
Have you ever been interested in reading fun and practical ideas that other event planners have collected over the years. Check out these ideas and more.

How to Increase Attendance for Business Meetings and Events
Several steps can be taken to increase attendance for business meetings and events. To increase the RSVPs, some tips include creating great agendas, maintain sensitivity to the calendar and clock, Tips include: create a great agenda, choose convenient locations, target the right guests, send numerous invitations, and establish a reputation for having the best events in town.

Basic Supply Kit for Seminars and Conferences
In my experience, event planners spend a lot of time Every event and meeting planner should have an office supplies kit in storage containers that they can bring with them for event set-up. These items will help prepare any planner to address a range of last minute complications that require business supplies.

Trade Show Booth Etiquette Can Attract or Repel Attendees
Corporate and association event planners are often called upon to manage a trade show booth and portions of an exhibit floor. In this capacity, it's important for event planners to advise trade show booth staff about trade show etiquette on the exhibit floor.

What is APEX?
APEX is an initiative of the Convention Industry Council that is bringing together all stakeholders in the development and implementation of industry-wide accepted practices to create and enhance efficiencies throughout the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Check out the tools designed to help event planners.

How to Build a Basic Event Budget
Building a basic event budget doesn't have to seem overwhelming. This "how to" will help event planners stay organized with documenting and categorizing expenses.

Five most common types of business events
With more than $120 billion being spent annually on meetings, learn more about the most common types of business events that organizations hold.

HSMAI Hosts Several Free Educational Business Throughout Year
Numerous educational programs are hosted throughout the year by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI). Notably, they host a series of meetings known as "HSMAI Affordable Meetings" across the country. These events are free to attend.

Event Planning Guide from Marriott
Marriott has developed its "step-by-step" guide to the event planning process. Information includes pre-planning, budgeting, food & beverage, meeting room setup/configurations, A/V, negotiating, contracting, and more. Keep in mind that these suggestions are written from a supplier's perspective.