Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

Networking, MPI, EMEC

5 Tips for Adding Networking to Your Event

These Ideas for getting attendees talking and networking originated from a working group at MPI's 2015 European Meetings & Events Conference—but they apply to all meetings.
hybrid meetings, virtual meetings, Twitter

5 Tips for Managing Hybrid Meetings + Twitter

It can be difficult for speakers to focus on their presentations and also monitor what is being said in the Twitter channel.
Paramount Hotel, New York City, site inspection

6 Tips for A Successful Site Inspection

Make the site inspection more than a walk-though by sharing information about the purpose of your meeting and developing a relationship with your salesperson.

How to Craft an Effective Meeting Agenda

The most important tool for keeping your meeting running on target and on time is the agenda. Here's what to include.
GMIC, green meetings

5 Steps to a Green Meeting

The more you can quantify your results—as in the number of trees saved—the more committed your stakeholders will be toward green meetings.
meet in balance, meeting planning

“Meet in Balance” in Historic Zurich

The historic 176-room Dolder Grand in Zurich is summoning groups to meet in balance, a new wellness package available for a limited time.
meeting apps, event apps, apps

10 Must-Have Apps for Planners

The National Conference Center has come up with the following list of top apps for meeting and event planners—and many are free.
event app, meeting app

4 Ways to Increase Event App Adoption

Getting attendees to download and use your event app can be difficult—but the engagement they build is worth the effort.
Westin Wellness Escapes

Westin Launches Westin Wellness Escapes Series

"The new series is advantageous for corporate groups who might want to take advantage of this programming as each retreat is complete with teambuilding exercises, interactive workshops and group workouts that offer a quick and beneficial break from business."
The Palms Hotel & Spa

Palms Hotel Entices Groups with Wellness & Sustainability Initiatives

“We are very flexible in catering to a group’s spa needs. We can organize spa sessions including chair massages, hand massages, quick make-up touch-ups for women or facials for men."
Twitter, social media, hashtags

7 Pros and Cons of Meeting Hashtags

For events where there is a lot of learning and buzz, creating an event hashtag makes sense. For others, it might not.
Club Med Val Thorens France

Club Med Opens New Incentive Travel Options in France & the Maldives

Club Med has over 65 all-inclusive resort villages worldwide.
event, DMC, special event

5 Things to Look For When Choosing a DMC

From their industry involvement to their company values, here are a few considerations when searching for a DMC.

Q&A: Wellness on the Agenda at Terranea Resort

Wellness is on the agenda at the Terranea Resort: Q&A with Senior VP of Sales/Marketing Agnelo Fernandes.