Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

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How to Dominate the International Meetings Market

Several issues and trends are impacting the international meetings market. Here are a few tips for dominating them.
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How a Destination’s Political & Social Values Can Impact Group Business

Just how important is finding a destination that aligns with your group's values?
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Are Meeting Planners “Business Event Strategists?”

It’s a controversial move to call a meeting planner a "business event strategist" as some organizers focus on strategy; others on logistics.
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Succeed With a Little Help From These Female Celebrities

Here are five quotes from some of the famous female celebrities who have faced challenges and found success in their careers.

Help Us, Help You: Corporate Gifting Advice From the Pros

The market offers a ton of corporate gifting options. The pros weigh in on how to find the right one for your gifting needs.
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3 Behavioral Economic & Neuroscience Findings to Improve Incentive Travel

The Incentive Research Foundation's findings on the fields of behavior economics and neuroscience offer insight into how certain incentive programs work.
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8 Experiential Room Concepts

The Leesburg, Va.-based National Conference Center recently debuted eight experiential learning concepts for attendees to get a little creative.
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Navigating the Ups & Downs of Contract Negotiation

In this Shakedown, one meeting planners shares some of her advice on how to accommodate today’s ever-evolving world of contracts.
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Bob Nelson Shares Tips for Employee Engagement

Bob Nelson, Ph.D, the author of 1,501 Ways to Reward Employees, has a new book filled with 1,001 ways to engage employees. Prevue got a sneak peek.
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3 Tips for Turning Your Event into a Transformational Experience

Event planners are not just in the business of designing meetings and incentive trips, they are in the business of creating life-changing moments.

How Hyperbole Is Impacting International Events

Hyperbolic dialogue around safety can make or break international events.
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How Bucket-List Incentives Drive Business Outcomes & Retain Talent

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, attracting and retaining top talent is critical to overall success—we’ve known this for some time.
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Have a Plan for Mitigating Cardiac Arrest & Life-Threatening Allergies

"It is one of my pet peeves that, despite the fact that sudden cardiac arrest kills more than 300,000 people a year in the U.S., many hotels choose not to have automated external defibrillators."
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The Biggest Contract Challenge I’ve Come Across Is…

Planners share their most challenging experiences with contracts.