Barbara Scofidio

Planners need to sharpen their awareness of seasonality and avoid risky outdoor locations — that is, if they want to get their events insured.

There’s no straight path to becoming a special event planner. But there are many resources to help you learn more about the field and create the connections that will lead to your first job.

Many executive assistants and secretaries end up as default event professionals, with little to no training. This planner decided to change that.

Anyone who’s ever attended a meeting has experienced that almost unavoidable after-lunch slump, when the energy literally drains from the room and eyes glaze over. The good news: With a little planning, it doesn‘t have to be that way.

As August rolls around, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s no time to take a summer vacation. That’s one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.

U.S. entry requirements vary by country and can be confusing. We break it down for you.

Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg says meetings are a bigger expense than IT when you add the cost of attendees’ time and salaries. So why is no one at the C level in charge?

Children of meeting planners grow up being exposed to interesting people from all over the world, and taking trips their friends could only dream of. So it’s not surprising when they decide to follow in their parents’ footsteps.

Today’s uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.

There might be an initial learning curve, but planners say once they are up to speed, these technologies are not only improving their meetings but lightening their load.