Articles tagged “event planning”

Attendance volatility has become a growing headache for planners, requiring them to build more flexibility into their forecasting and operations.

Some companies have had it with no-shows and started charging a penalty. Others say that only makes them a target on social media. 

CSM, CVB, DMC. Beginner planners face an alphabet soup of acronyms. These 25 terms will get you off to a strong start — and there are hundreds more where they came from.

Their project-based nature and a lack of industry oversight make events a target for everything from bribery to fraud.

Saturday’s shooting at the Washington Hilton is forcing planners to confront a difficult reality: even the most high-profile, heavily secured events are not immune to risk. Traditional approaches to event security may no longer be enough.

Some of the most important considerations when you visit a property are more subtle than specs.

The key planning questions that position planners as more than just order-takers.

It starts with a foundation of trust, layered with a mix of interesting people, exclusive experiences, and the promise of potential business.

Today’s multi-ethnic, multi-generational workforce requires you to rethink the traditional Christmas party to make sure that everyone feels welcome.

Adding thoughtful touches that stimulate the senses can transform an event experience.