Event Planners and Coordinators

In a shifting economy and an increasingly aggressive global business environment, event planning has never been more challenging, for all sides of the business. For instance, competition among meeting facilities for group dollars is fierce. On the planner side of the equation, event coordinators have to utilize all their available skills, experience and resources to arrange stimulating and novel incentive itineraries and meetings. Part of that involves keeping in mind all the necessary programme components, including choosing the hotel, discovering suitable dine-arounds and finding a top-quality conference meeting facility. Meeting event planning is not haphazard; it requires solid research and sound knowledge of each group’s unique needs.

For further helpful tips and practices, visit:

Staying Fit and Focused By Sandra Eagle

Tips on how planners can maintain their energy levels and stay healthy while on the road managing on-site events, trade shows and conferences. › More

Promoting Yourself Advances Your Career By Janet White Bardwell

Proficiency and hard work aren’t always enough to advance your career. Self-promotion is the best way to let the industry know about your good work and enhance your professional standing. › More

Improving Business Writing Skills
By Andrea Zoe Aster

An encounter at a London pastry cafe proves that misunderstandings are possible, even in another English-speaking country. › More

Meeting Professional, Defined By Susan Radojevic

For our industry to thrive, we must keep up with its progress and step up as leaders. › More