SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Delta Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they will continue to furlough employees due to the ongoing slowdown in business; Marriott International anticipates further staff reductions. These skills are perfectly transferable to other roles in areas like logistics planning and many managerial jobs.

Meetings 126

Meetings Airlines Education Hospitality 126

Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

These are components of the event ecosystem. For example, if you are encouraging your attendees to use a certain airline or train service, you will need to be clear on what the carrier requires before your attendees board. It’s all about their safety but you also need a plan for anyone that decides that the rules don’t apply to them.

Risk Management 105

Risk Management Government Tech Airlines 105

Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Get your passports and pencils ready, planners, because today, we’re diving into the globe-trotting world of destination event planning! Our recent webinar, Smart Planning for Destination Events , was hosted by our spectacular team and featured two experts in destination events. We love our curious attendees!

Travel 78

Travel Transportation Contracts Hotels 78

All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In the world of events, technology has helped everyone to become more organized while keeping vendors and clients on the same page. AllSeated’s digital planning tools allow you to collaborate with clients and vendors on floorplans, guest list, seating, and timelines. The Power of Knowledge and Negotiation .

Airlines 34

Airlines Food and Beverage Negotiating Transportation 34

Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Have you heard the saying “no two people pay the same price for an airline ticket”? You could also say something similar about meeting and event planners: “no two planners are paid the same salary,” even though their job descriptions and duties might be exactly the same.

Airlines 38

Airlines Negotiating Education Contracts 38

EveryEventGuide

MARCH 1, 2018

Large corporations usually have their own corporate event planning professionals. They are familiar with their own companies needs and employees and likely have preferred vendors to assist them with Audio Visual, Hotels, Transportation, Airline tickets etc. Which leads us to point #4.

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Corporate Events Negotiating Transportation Airlines 40

Plan Your Meetings

MAY 9, 2018

Many travel agencies that were dependent on commissions eventually went out of business when airlines eliminated or significantly reduced commissions. Based on the events that unfolded in the travel industry, it is likely that hotels will eventually wipe out commissions. The writing is on the wall.

Airlines 43

Airlines Hotels Travel Event Planning 43