Articles tagged “meetings”

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.

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.

Planners who make purchasing decisions in their personal lives that focus on social and environmental impact are also doing so for their meetings.

Flight delays. Unexpected weather. Renovation snags. The list of things that can go wrong at a meeting is a long and winding one.

Business travel predictions for Q3 & 4 vary widely, with the travelers sometimes appearing more optimistic than their companies.

From modern convention centers to luxury hotels, the South is leading the way in new properties.

For the meetings market, upscale brands including Shinola, Signia, and JW Marriott dominate the new openings. 

Planners are finding that meeting and networking while walking is not just good for your health — it also increases productivity and creativity.