All posts by Terri Woodin, CMP

The planner submits a Request for Proposal, but is it enough to be accepted by a hotel? Conversely, is the product/service supplier being an effective advisor to ensure the planner responds “Yes” to their RFP?

Planning meetings abroad requires more time, more contract follow-up, and more onsite and destination support services.

Meetings are big investments and today, meeting planners must have a new value-based business model to assure success.

Many thought the Strategic Meetings Management initiative was a knee-jerk reaction to the recession, but it is here to stay.