Articles tagged “event planner”

From an on-stage bar to a “Circadian Cove”: The author of “Our KPI is Joy” shares strategies for infusing events with moments of connection and renewal.

They're living their dreams while running their businesses, managing meetings, and staying involved with the industry — but it isn't always easy.

Dozens of new career coaches have emerged in the industry — some with hospitality backgrounds. Industry associations are also jumping in.

More job seekers are returning to their former employers, with mostly positive results on both sides.

Meeting planners who overlook Pinterest are missing out on a valuable tool for discovering and curating event design ideas and inspiration. 

Employers are getting proactive about the stress that event planners face in their daily jobs, and providing mental health training. Will industry associations be next?

The challenge for Carolynn Santos, who was just named as SPIN’s executive director, will be to remain true to the existing culture while adding new features like podcasts and hackathons to its annual event.

There’s no straight path to becoming a special event planner. But there are many resources to help you learn more about the field and create the connections that will lead to your first job.

Today’s uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.

Flight delays. Unexpected weather. Renovation snags. The list of things that can go wrong at a meeting is a long and winding one.