All posts by Christine Loomis

Between Positive Trends and Planner’s Pain Points

This new year is already showing signs of a bright picture, as professional meeting and event planners worldwide are taking another glance through the proverbial crystal ball for events, seeing some positive event trends while dealing with several planner’s pain points.

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Between Positive Trends and Planner’s Pain Points

This new year is already showing signs of a bright picture, as professional meeting and event planners worldwide are taking another glance through the proverbial crystal ball for events, seeing some positive event trends while dealing with several planner’s pain points.

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Golf & Spa Resorts Add Networking Ops (and Fun) to Corporate Meetings

The presence of golf and spa amenities at a resort can be a registration draw for attendees who want to take advantage of them before or after core meeting functions, as well as for spouses planning to attend.

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Golf & Spa Resorts Add Networking Ops (and Fun) to Corporate Meetings

The presence of golf and spa amenities at a resort can be a registration draw for attendees who want to take advantage of them before or after core meeting functions, as well as for spouses planning to attend.

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Better Options, More Efficiency, Accuracy in the Industry

From a planner’s perspective, 2024 still looks positive, even though budgeting continues to be an unresolved problem — and the number one most challenging aspect of event planning.

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Better Options, More Efficiency, Accuracy in the Industry

From a planner’s perspective, 2024 still looks positive, even though budgeting continues to be an unresolved problem — and the number one most challenging aspect of event planning.

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How to Prepare a Strategic Plan

Meeting planners need to know how to prepare a strategic plan for their events because at some point, they’ll face an unexpected crisis.

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How to Prepare a Strategic Plan

Meeting planners need to know how to prepare a strategic plan for their events because at some point, they’ll face an unexpected crisis.

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Vibrant, Lighter, Healthier: Now the Norm

Food and beverage predictions for 2024 show there will be more vibrant and bold culinary palettes and flavors with lighter and healthier dishes.

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Vibrant, Lighter, Healthier: Now the Norm

Food and beverage predictions for 2024 show there will be more vibrant and bold culinary palettes and flavors with lighter and healthier dishes.

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Taking Bold Strides Toward A Greener Future

In a world still bickering over climate change, U.S. convention centers have made giant steps in reducing meetings’ carbon footprint.

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Taking Bold Strides Toward A Greener Future

In a world still bickering over climate change, U.S. convention centers have made giant steps in reducing meetings’ carbon footprint.

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Staying Ahead of the Ever-Changing Process

Planners must be actively involved in staying ahead of the ever-changing process — shaping contracts and reading every clause, every line.

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Staying Ahead of the Ever-Changing Process

Planners must be actively involved in staying ahead of the ever-changing process — shaping contracts and reading every clause, every line.

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How Increased Leisure Travel is Impacting Meetings

The demand for travel is making it difficult for meeting and events planners to book rooms that leadership and attendees desire.

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How Increased Leisure Travel is Impacting Meetings

The demand for travel is making it difficult for meeting and events planners to book rooms that leadership and attendees desire.

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Lone Star State’s Partnership with the Meeting Industry

Like the legendary cowboy culture, Tex-Mex cuisine, strong southern hospitality and a profound love for football, meetings are big in the state of Texas.

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Lone Star State’s Partnership with the Meeting Industry

Like the legendary cowboy culture, Tex-Mex cuisine, strong southern hospitality and a profound love for football, meetings are big in the state of Texas.

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How to Plan, Execute Meetings Effectively

Planners face a host of legal issues as they plan and execute meetings. Here’s what industry legal experts say planners should understand.

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How to Plan, Execute Meetings Effectively

Planners face a host of legal issues as they plan and execute meetings. Here’s what industry legal experts say planners should understand.

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