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Exhibitor Priority Points System that Rewards Loyalty

Velvet Chainsaw

Most trade-show organizers use a priority-points system to help determine the order of booth-space selection for next year’s expo and their system has been in place for quite a while. Some shows impose penalties for skipping a year, not staying in the contracted block, breaking down early, etc. Punitive Policies.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model?

SmartMeetings

One recent law in California only alluded to the event industry as hiring DJs and photographers for parties, clearly not understanding the impact that this legislation also had on trade shows and conventions. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract However, there is also the lawyer who prices on commission.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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The Top 12 Event Planning Certifications

Bizzabo

CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. How To Become CGMP Certified: The program encompasses a 100 multiple-choice exam and a three-day course consisting of instruction within a variety of areas, specifically ethics, Federal budget and appropriations, Federal travel regulations, and contracting. GTP: Global Travel Professional.

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Keep Calm and Plan On: How to Prepare for a Post-pandemic World

SmartMeetings

Big companies such as Google and Facebook announced cancellations of major conferences in the United States, as did Mobile World Congress and travel trade show IBT Berlin in Europe. Her annual Frankfurt hosted buyer and trade-show event was scheduled for May 25-27. The first step is to read your contract,” Devlin said.

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Essential! Support the $1 Trillion Meetings Industry, Restart America

SmartMeetings

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 She wants to bring together all the verticals—business meetings, events, trade shows and expos, caterers, airlines and hotels, theater owners, people who put on concerts, church events and even quinceaneras. Nearly half the 16.9 The bottom line?

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