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Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product

Smart Meetings

For example, marketers, human resources professionals and event planners will continue to leverage the advantages of virtual communications, including massive logistical efficiencies, the ability to extend the lifecycle of an event and the use of advanced analytics to maximize ROI.

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Employee Drought Threatens Hospitality Reopening

Smart Meetings

Amy Calvert, CEO at EIC Events Industry Council , which produced the Workforce and Wellness resource guide as part of APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force , stresses the importance of supporting front-line workers right now. And the desperation companies are feeling will make thoughtful human resources practices difficult.

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How the Great Resignation is Impacting Business Events

Convene by PCMA

Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer at SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) sought to put those numbers in context at the SHRM21 Annual Conference & Expo, held Sept. But the planner who responded with this, “Have been in this industry for over 30 years. But Klotz seems to have been prescient: According to the U.S.

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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

Bizzaboo

Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? According to CIC (Convention Industry Council), the main goal of the CMP program is to standardize best practices, establish credibility to the profession, and boost the performance of event planners.

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Top 6 Event Planning Certifications To Boost Your Career

Eventtia

Event Planning Certification is a certification that proves an event planner’s ability to complete event planning-related tasks. Event planners ensure that all the details of a particular event are taken care of. Event planners also handle logistics like transportation and accommodations. Professional Credibility.

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Q&A with Janet McNab:The Macao based MD who is always up for a good challenge

Travel Daily Media

In my role as managing director, I have strong support from a team of three female GMs, who look after Sales and Marketing, Finance and Human Resources. Another positive for meeting planners looking to host their events in Macao, is that the two brands of Sheraton and St. Regis offer very different venue options.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . Check it out for how-tos and guides, but also some insights into the life of being an event planner.