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Meeting Destination Selection: 10 Questions To Ask Your CVB

EventMB

More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) can be incredibly helpful in site selection and support in making your event happen in their destination. This is a sponsored post by Meetings + Conventions Calgary.

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How to Navigate a Successful Site Visit

EventMB

Skift Take: As hoteliers and venue operators struggle to conduct quality post-pandemic site visits, planners are having to expend more time and effort to ensure successful site selection. Louise Felsher Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann. Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She brings over 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

Previously, she was director of sales and revenue at The Joule in Dallas as well as reservations and revenue manager at The Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Florida, and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market.

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What Planners Want in Site Selection Technology

MeetingsNet

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

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Will Your Meetings Ever Have a Carbon Budget?

MeetingsNet

Recently, GBTA members have been setting their sights on managed sustainability practices, and the association’s new report may give forward-thinking meeting professionals things to consider as they work to control the environmental impact of their events.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Not unlike starting an event planning business. Just like any other industry, prior experience is essential to starting a successful event business. Networking Events. Corporate Events.