They are considered the ultimate resource for meeting planners. For many a CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) is the first point of contact. And for good reason. CVBs know their cities inside out. I've spoken with many planners that haven't approached a CVB because they've felt that … [Read more...]
Destination Management Companies Today (Interview)
Destination management companies have not had it easy over the last decade or so. Today meeting planners can search for venues and suppliers on their own. However many planners lack the local expertise that would normally determine if those venues and suppliers are appropriate for … [Read more...]
5 Out of the Ordinary Event Venues
One challenge that a meeting planner faces is selecting unique or out of the ordinary venues. Planners are always trying to outdo themselves for their next event. And quite often, especially with associations, they're dealing with repeat customers. So it's vital that a meeting planner … [Read more...]
Event Services Bring Your Events to Life
Once you've outlined your event, done the site visits and have selected your accommodations and suppliers, the hard part is done. Right? Wrong! That's when things are just heating up. Now don't get me wrong, selling and being awarded the piece of business is no easy task. But when the … [Read more...]
How to Be Unpopular with Meeting Planners
Ah the coveted meeting planner. In the meetings and events industry a meeting planner is a popular person. After all they represent a lot of business to a supplier. An event supplier's goal is to get his or her name, and their business, in front of meeting planners. But I'm often … [Read more...]
