Event Planning Basics
Event planning checklist for those who are involved in planning corporate, association, non-profit and social events.
2010 Events Calendar of Holidays and Major Events
An events calendar of holidays and major events will help event and meeting planners know the important dates to schedule their programs and the important dates to avoid scheduling their events. This comprehensive list includes holidays and major events around the world.
An events calendar of holidays and major events will help event and meeting planners know the important dates to schedule their programs and the important dates to avoid scheduling their events. This comprehensive list includes holidays and major events around the world.
Ice Rinks Serve as an Excellent Venue for Employee Appreciation Activities
Employee appreciation events are a great morale boosters to thank employees. One possible event may be to organize a family skate night at the local ice rink. That's what Delta Hotels chose for its summer employee event. Learn how Delta approached its employee family night behind the scenes.
Employee appreciation events are a great morale boosters to thank employees. One possible event may be to organize a family skate night at the local ice rink. That's what Delta Hotels chose for its summer employee event. Learn how Delta approached its employee family night behind the scenes.
Government Meeting Planners Should Choose City, Venues and Suppliers for Events
Federal agencies have been accused of banning Las Vegas, Orlando and other destinations from government meetings. Learn more about the issues.
Federal agencies have been accused of banning Las Vegas, Orlando and other destinations from government meetings. Learn more about the issues.
Invitation Wording Ideas for Special Events
If you're searching for invitation wording ideas or a sample invitation letter / sample formal invitation, the best approach is to first understand how invitation wording should be structured. Learn more about invitations and invitation wording for formal events.
If you're searching for invitation wording ideas or a sample invitation letter / sample formal invitation, the best approach is to first understand how invitation wording should be structured. Learn more about invitations and invitation wording for formal events.
Sample Meeting and Event Itinerary for Wine Country
For those who are looking to create a unique wine country experience for an incentive or executive retreat, Rioja, Spain, offers a great opportunity for groups to refine their wine tasting appreciation while staying focused on the business objectives of the meeting. Consider this a starting point for Rioja or wine country elsewhere. Learn more.
For those who are looking to create a unique wine country experience for an incentive or executive retreat, Rioja, Spain, offers a great opportunity for groups to refine their wine tasting appreciation while staying focused on the business objectives of the meeting. Consider this a starting point for Rioja or wine country elsewhere. Learn more.
Team Building Ideas for Wine Tasting Activities and Events in Wine Country
Looking for ways to incorporate team building ideas and activities into your next event. Consider these 15 corporate team building activities. Learn more.
Looking for ways to incorporate team building ideas and activities into your next event. Consider these 15 corporate team building activities. Learn more.
Lisbon Offers a World of Possibilities for Meetings, Incentives and Conferences
When you think of world capitals for business event planning, Lisbon, Portugal, may not be the first to come to mind, but it certainly has an allure that can compete with other major cities. With nearly 15,000 hotel rooms -- and the vast majority in the four and five star categories, Lisbon is a hidden gem for business travel. Learn more about planning meetings and events in Lisbon.
When you think of world capitals for business event planning, Lisbon, Portugal, may not be the first to come to mind, but it certainly has an allure that can compete with other major cities. With nearly 15,000 hotel rooms -- and the vast majority in the four and five star categories, Lisbon is a hidden gem for business travel. Learn more about planning meetings and events in Lisbon.
Incorporate Salon Services into Special Events to Increase Attendance
Looking for a new activity to incorporate into your next special event? Consider adding salon services for your guests. Learn more about how this was successful for one company.
Looking for a new activity to incorporate into your next special event? Consider adding salon services for your guests. Learn more about how this was successful for one company.
Please, Kindly Decline the Invite if It’s for a ‘Boondoggle’ or ‘Junket'
For those who are critical of business events, adopt a simple solution: please, kindly decline the invite if you think it’s for a boondoggle or junket. Commentary.
For those who are critical of business events, adopt a simple solution: please, kindly decline the invite if you think it’s for a boondoggle or junket. Commentary.
Employee Recongition Events Reward Best Performers
On February 8, 2009, Wells Fargo responded to criticism of its employee recognition event with a letter signed by Wells Fargo President & CEO John Stumpf, and published it as an advertisement in national newspapers. Here's a copy of that letter.
On February 8, 2009, Wells Fargo responded to criticism of its employee recognition event with a letter signed by Wells Fargo President & CEO John Stumpf, and published it as an advertisement in national newspapers. Here's a copy of that letter.
U.S. Travel Association, MPI and Other Associations Defend Events Industry
In response to potential legislation and congressional oversight of the meetings and events, eight industry associations issued best practice guidelines for potential adoption by recipients of emergency government assistance.
In response to potential legislation and congressional oversight of the meetings and events, eight industry associations issued best practice guidelines for potential adoption by recipients of emergency government assistance.
Canceled Business Events May Result in Increased Lost Jobs
Corporate events have become increasingly the subject of criticism by lawmakers and others for its inappropriate choice of hosting luxury retreats to support business development. This commentary was written to address those criticisms.
Corporate events have become increasingly the subject of criticism by lawmakers and others for its inappropriate choice of hosting luxury retreats to support business development. This commentary was written to address those criticisms.
Chicago Offers Diverse Meeting Facilities, Venues, Hotels and Activities
Chicago is destination for business events and where business revenues exceed more than 2.5 times that of leisure travel -- despite the fact that business represents about 27% of total travel. Find out more about events in Chicago.
Chicago is destination for business events and where business revenues exceed more than 2.5 times that of leisure travel -- despite the fact that business represents about 27% of total travel. Find out more about events in Chicago.
Create New Sponsorship Categories for Your Next Event
Trying to think of new sponsorship category ideas for your next event? Perhaps some inspiration from other successful events will help. Learn more about how to find great sponsorship ideas for your event by checking out what others have done.
Trying to think of new sponsorship category ideas for your next event? Perhaps some inspiration from other successful events will help. Learn more about how to find great sponsorship ideas for your event by checking out what others have done.
Use Creative Ideas to Engage Attendees for New Product Launches
Meeting and event planners should incorporate creative ways to promote and launch new products to key audiences. MGM CityCenter Vegas promoted itself to MPI WEC 2008 attendees by creating a sand castle replica of the project while it is in development.
Meeting and event planners should incorporate creative ways to promote and launch new products to key audiences. MGM CityCenter Vegas promoted itself to MPI WEC 2008 attendees by creating a sand castle replica of the project while it is in development.
'Guide to Executive Manners' Answers Many Business Etiquette Questions
Letitia Baldridge's New Complete Guide to Executive Manners is a book that should be on every meeting and event planner's book shelf.
Letitia Baldridge's New Complete Guide to Executive Manners is a book that should be on every meeting and event planner's book shelf.
AIG Hosts Independent Agent Conference at St. Regis Monarch Beach
Event and meeting planners may use the information made public by the Oversight and Government Reform Committee to learn more about contracting with hotels and what improvements may be helpful for the future. Learn more.
Event and meeting planners may use the information made public by the Oversight and Government Reform Committee to learn more about contracting with hotels and what improvements may be helpful for the future. Learn more.
Event Planning Idea: Incorporate a Celebrity Book Signing
Searching for a way to add a new dimension to your next convention or congress? Consider a celebrity book signing to add a new dimension to your program.
Searching for a way to add a new dimension to your next convention or congress? Consider a celebrity book signing to add a new dimension to your program.
London Has a Strong Reputation for International Business Events
London is perhaps the most popular international destination for conferences, meetings, incentive programs and other business events. Find out more about events in London.
London is perhaps the most popular international destination for conferences, meetings, incentive programs and other business events. Find out more about events in London.
Six Easy Steps to Creating Good Cause Special Events
Many nonprofit and association event planners are expected to identify some creative ways to generate and mobilize local enthusiasm for their cause. And regardless of the message, many creative tactics may be used to reinforce those objectives and gain visibility. Learn more about how the World Health Organization promoted its first Global Handwashing Day for October 2008.
Many nonprofit and association event planners are expected to identify some creative ways to generate and mobilize local enthusiasm for their cause. And regardless of the message, many creative tactics may be used to reinforce those objectives and gain visibility. Learn more about how the World Health Organization promoted its first Global Handwashing Day for October 2008.
2009 Calendar of Holidays and Special Events
The calendar and holidays impact when event and meeting planners organize various special events. Keep in mind these important holidays and other calendar dates when determining potential conflicts with any programs.
The calendar and holidays impact when event and meeting planners organize various special events. Keep in mind these important holidays and other calendar dates when determining potential conflicts with any programs.
Convention and Meeting Planning Tips
The MPI WEC 2008 offers an excellent opportunity for meeting and event planners to gain professional development, and the Congress can also be viewed as a source of inspiration for event and meeting planning tips.
The MPI WEC 2008 offers an excellent opportunity for meeting and event planners to gain professional development, and the Congress can also be viewed as a source of inspiration for event and meeting planning tips.
Event Planning Idea: Create a Red Carpet Line
Searching for a fun event planning idea to incorporate into your next conference, convention or special event? Consider a red carpet line to welcome attendees and guests.
Searching for a fun event planning idea to incorporate into your next conference, convention or special event? Consider a red carpet line to welcome attendees and guests.
Seminar Planning Checklist
Seminars are the most popular meeting organized by meeting and event planners. Learn how to put a seminar together in a few easy steps.
Seminars are the most popular meeting organized by meeting and event planners. Learn how to put a seminar together in a few easy steps.
Madrid Increases in Popularity for European and International Business Events
While Madrid, Spain is a popular popular European destination for leisure travel, it's tourism and business community has been quickly developing its infrastructure to support business events, congresses and international fairs.
While Madrid, Spain is a popular popular European destination for leisure travel, it's tourism and business community has been quickly developing its infrastructure to support business events, congresses and international fairs.
Essentials for Planning a Las Vegas Destination Wedding
More than 120,000 weddings are planned and held in Las Vegas each year and event planners – particularly wedding planners – need to know all of the elements that go into planning and executing a destination wedding, whether it’s in Vegas or elsewhere. Read more about how Mandalay Bay’s THEwedding chapel event planners organize roughly 1,800 ceremonies each year.
More than 120,000 weddings are planned and held in Las Vegas each year and event planners – particularly wedding planners – need to know all of the elements that go into planning and executing a destination wedding, whether it’s in Vegas or elsewhere. Read more about how Mandalay Bay’s THEwedding chapel event planners organize roughly 1,800 ceremonies each year.
Host Your Event with a Popular Theme and Related Activities
Can’t bring your guests to the actual event in person because it’s held out of town or out of the country? Recreate the atmosphere or theme of the major event itself, and invite attendees to celebrate the occasion in your own city.
Can’t bring your guests to the actual event in person because it’s held out of town or out of the country? Recreate the atmosphere or theme of the major event itself, and invite attendees to celebrate the occasion in your own city.
Measuring the Value of Events and Meetings through ROI and ROO
When it comes to the planning and executing event logistics, meeting and event planners typically know their event processes cold. But meeting and event planners are increasingly expected to measure and demonstrate the value of their programs. Here's what you should know.
When it comes to the planning and executing event logistics, meeting and event planners typically know their event processes cold. But meeting and event planners are increasingly expected to measure and demonstrate the value of their programs. Here's what you should know.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.