Articles tagged “event planning”

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.

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 an 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. Here are 10 ideas.

From an on-stage bar to a "Circadian Cove": The author of “Our KPI is Joy” shares strategies for infusing events with moments of connection and renewal.

A new report by ELX finds that a majority of leaders lack the time and budget to take their skills — and those of their  teams — to the next level. 

Corporate event leaders from Prudential Financial and Forrester say they are being increasingly forced to rely on backup plans or cancel their events altogether.