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Pain Point Number 1: Rising Costs

MeetingsNet

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract.

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Killing It! Event-Related Companies on the Fast Track

MeetingsNet

At least 11 meeting and event-related companies are featured in this year’s Inc. companies based on revenue growth, is led by a healthcare management company, but a close second is a group-transportation platform that meeting and event planners may want to know about if they don’t already: CharterUp. 5000, an Inc.

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Smart Moves in D.C., Richmond and More

Smart Meetings

Before joining Teneo, White was director of global sales at PRA Group, a destination management company. He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International.

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European DMCs Face Uncertainty as Ukraine Crisis Deepens

MeetingsNet

Especially for business events in Eastern Europe, the war clouds a promising rebound from the pandemic. The last two years have been a massive challenge for the meetings industry, and few segments have suffered as much as destination management companies. You can bet that clients are watching closely,” she says.

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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

Endless Events

Next, Thuy shares her long list of certifications: “I have the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP), Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), and Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), and I’m currently studying for my Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).” He has the CSEP.

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Top 5 Event Planners: Orlando

Social Tables

This team has been planning and implementing award winning events for over 20 years. With separate teams for weddings, corporate meetings and special events, Just Events will make sure you have the expert for your specialized needs. Join the movement for a better event. Florida Coast to Coast.

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16 Podcasts Every Event Professional Should Listen To

ITA Group

However, in the interest of keeping the focus on events and travel, I’ve included some of the best and most relevant ones I’ve found (including women’s interest) below. Beyond the Meeting Room. The podcasts are delivered in bite-sized chunks to help you digest the information easily and expand your knowledge in all things events.