Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

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The 4 Best Places to Find Meeting Planner Jobs

Look beyond the general job-search portals to specialized industry web sites for the best selection of meeting planner jobs. meetingjobs.com The industry's best-known job site, created by veteran Dawn Penfold, meetingjobs lists both temporary and permanent...
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Sneaky Wellness: New Term from the Prevue-IRF Meet Well Conference

The Meet Well attendees referred to practicing "sneaky wellness," in other words, finding ways to sneak in healthy elements regardless.
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Pigs, Aquariums & Airport Amenities Ease Travel Stress

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed LiLou, the first known airport therapy pig in the U.S.
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How to Create an Instagram-worthy Event

Creating T-shirts, posters or wall spaces for attendees to fill-in-the-blanks with their personal opinions is a surefire way to encourage some thought-provoking Instagram posts.

Are Hidden Travel Fees Taking a Bite Out of Your Planning Budget?

Hidden travel fees are on the rise from every direction, with recent estimates from IdeaWorks showing a near $68 billion annual profit for global airlines just from ancillary fees.
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Attendee Security Top of Mind for Planners

"We're looking to find more incentive destinations within the U.S. and Canada, so we can rotate every other year with international destinations."
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Magic Bank Taps New Niche in Corporate Gifting

"Every gifting opportunity, whether it's a small or grand gesture, is a chance to make an extraordinary impact and stand out in the crowd."

5 Icebreaker Ideas That Can Actually Work

During breakout sessions, encourage people sitting at tables together to chat rather than text or get on Facebook.

Architecting the Corporate Gifts Experience

Bulova works with planners to ascertain the demographics of corporate gifts recipients.
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How to Use Neuromarketing Pre- and Post-Event

Warm bright colors—like the red used by Coca-Cola—are eye-catching and associated with a friendly, energetic nature.
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Wellness Takes Center Stage at Salamander Hotels

“Planners are constantly seeking out wellness-centric experiences to encourage mental and physical well-being among attendees."
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6 Things to Do Before Launching Virtual Events

Virtual events can quickly get boring for attendees, so keep them engaged by using images and video clips or asking questions throughout your presentation.
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4 Myths About Millennial Meeting Attendees—Debunked

Yes, millennials are the most-connected generation, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want time to escape the realities of the world.
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3 Theme Party Ideas from Rock Concerts

Work with your event planner to create a focal point for your theme party. Not only can you use it for promotion, but it will help keep the event in the minds of attendees long after it ends.