Tariffs, Riots, Travel Bans: Contract Language to Protect Planners
Tariff-driven price increases and international attendee cancellations can cost companies big bucks — unless they’ve addressed these in their contracts.
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Walking Meetings Are a Thing: What Planners Need to Know
Planners are finding that meeting and networking while walking is not just good for your health — it also increases productivity and creativity.
“Think of AI as an Idea Generator”: One Planner Shares Her Prompts
Think of AI as a starting point for sparking creativity — not as the final word — says this event strategist.
AI Prompts to Help Achieve Clarity, Build Confidence, and Stay Organized
Who better to create supportive and empowering AI prompts for event planners than a former planner-turned-coach with firsthand experience?
6 Ways to Help Attendees With Invisible Disabilities
Meetings can be a stressful setting for people with anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, and other challenges. Here are ways to help these attendees get the most out of your meeting.
17 Must-Have Gadgets for Planners on the Go
These gadgets will make your travel to your meeting easier, and ensure that once you are on site, you’re ready for whatever comes up.
5 Tips for Accommodating Halal and Kosher Diets at Meetings
Planning ahead is the key to meeting attendees’ special dietary requirements, especially for kosher and halal meals.
7 Tips for Creating a Lactation Room at Your Meeting
The days of pumping milk in public bathrooms are gone, replaced by comfortable private spaces for nursing moms. Here’s how to create one for your event.
Meetings Face New Hurdles for LGBTQ+ Attendees. Here’s What Planners Can Do.
Planners can take steps to ensure that their events remain inclusive.
Expert Advice for Surviving Long-Haul Travel
The goal for meeting planners flying long-haul is to arrive fresh and ready to work. Who better to ask for advice on how to do that than fellow travelers and flight attendants?