Planner Left Stranded After Hotel Changes Hands
No rooming lists, diagrams, or BEOs — and no responses to her calls or emails — left this planner on edge as her hotel went through a change of ownership just weeks before her meeting.
Event Management
Successful event management requires a mix of creativity, strategic planning, and flawless execution. Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or just starting out, our expert-driven insights will help you elevate your skills and stay ahead in the fast-evolving meetings and events industry.
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In this section, you’ll find actionable tips, best practices, and real-world strategies to help you:
- Plan and execute seamless events – from small corporate meetings to large-scale conferences.
- Improve attendee engagement and experience with innovative event design.
- Master budgeting, logistics, and vendor management for maximum efficiency.
- Leverage event technology to streamline planning and execution.
- Learn from industry leaders through case studies, expert interviews, and trend reports.
At Skift Meetings, we bring you insights from the world’s top event planners, specialists, and thought leaders. Whether your goal is to enhance your skills, grow your career, or create unforgettable events, we’ve got the resources to help you succeed.
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Is Your Event Really Ready for Crisis?
A checklist alone isn’t a crisis plan. True event security demands a collaborative, evolving process that plans for every what-if.
In a World of Uncertainty, Contracts Are Event Planners’ First Line of Defense
Event organizers can’t control global crises, but they can control their contracts, which are now a critical first line of defense.
Event Sponsorship Guide: How to Get the Right Sponsors?
Event sponsorship is one of those things that every event professional wants to master, but few truly enjoy.
The Silent Power of Seating Charts
Images from President Jimmy Carter’s funeral showed how the seating arrangement spurred some unlikely encounters. Your seating strategy has the power to do the same.
8 Ways to Protect Attendees From Norovirus This Winter
With norovirus leading the news and the continuing threat of Covid, flu and RSV, planners need to be on high alert.
Why Do So Many Planners Resist Strategic Meetings Management?
Planners are leaving big bucks on the table by not adopting strategic meetings management – or at least leveraging the spend of their smaller meetings. Why is that?
Portland’s Destination Appeal Beyond the Meeting Room
Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.
Need Temp Support or Looking for Your Next Gig?
Skift Meetings evaluated 3 leaders in meeting industry recruitment – and found that each has its own unique niche.
9 Event Planner Clichés That Are No Longer True
The events industry has some seriously outdated ideas that just won’t die. We’ve all heard the same old event planner clichés — big venues, fancy galas, and planners living the glamorous life.