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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

One session introduced the CMP certification. She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says. she recalls.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

Global market research company Ipsos conducted a survey that found 81% of European and 74% of American travelers would consciously avoid activities they knew to be not socially responsible; in addition, a respective 77% and 68% would choose an accommodation with a green certificate over one without.

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Advice to Our Younger Selves as Event Professionals

Endless Events

But certifications, event names, big companies, and fancy titles are not the only things that make event professionals valuable. “The CMP is not all you think it is,” says Deanna. For example, “I’ve gone from 30-person seminars to hundred-person conferences.

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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021

Social Tables

Wedding Merchants Business Academy November 8-10 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas Wedding MBA brings together wedding professionals from around the world, as well as 180 exhibitors, and it features over 150 educational seminars. Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ?

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The Ultimate Sustainable Event Management and Planning Checklist

Bizzaboo

☐ Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

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Everything You Need to Know About Working with an Event Staffing Agency

Social Tables

This is mainly a note for bartending and catering staff, who are required to complete and be up to date with state certifications in food safety. Checking to make sure everyone has these certifications is one thing. Food and safety regulations must be followed perfectly. Making sure these rules are followed during the event is another.

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How To Leverage Your Virtual Corporate Events For Greater Results

Eventtia

This type of event can come in many different forms and for different purposes: traditional classes, workshops, certificate training, new employees onboarding, and so on, but the bottom line is that these events are focused on learning. Online training/education event.