An 8-Step Guide to Zero-Waste Events | MeetingsNet
Nov 19, 2024 · With the right planning and dedication, any event can aim for zero waste. This isn't just an admirable goal—it's a business imperative. As sustainability moves from a buzzword to a core business value, event planners who embrace zero-waste principles will stand out.
Event Planners: Benchmark Your 2024 Salary Here | MeetingsNet
Nov 7, 2024 · The annual salary survey from the Professional Convention Management Association shows an upward trend for wages—but that nasty gender pay gap remains.
The 2024 CMI 25: Top 25 Meeting & Incentive Companies
Sep 21, 2024 · Welcome to MeetingsNet’s 2024 CMI 25 list, a select directory of the biggest independent meeting-planning companies working with the U.S. corporate market.
How to Create a Strong Visual Identity for an Event
Nov 20, 2024 · This article was originally published in our sister brand, BizBash. A strong visual identity does more than just make an event look good—it creates an environment that fosters connection, generates lasting memories, and reinforces a brand's key messaging and values.
Recovery—with an Asterisk—for San Francisco | MeetingsNet
Nov 25, 2024 · There’s good news and bad news for the San Francisco convention scene. On a positive note, the San Francisco Travel Association is reporting a significant uptick in convention bookings, with 30 events confirmed at Moscone Center in 2025, including HubSpot’s Inbound 2025, Dreamforce, and, for the first time, Microsoft’s Ignite conference.
Are Regional Meetings a Solution for Lowering Carbon Emissions?
Nov 22, 2024 · While there’s evidence supporting that strategy, there’s little appetite for abandoning national meetings, says one sustainability expert. There is, however, a simpler way to cut emissions for national meetings.
Event Trend: Sustainability with Teeth | MeetingsNet
Nov 22, 2024 · As vice president and deputy general counsel at event management giant Maritz for the past seven years, Jill Blood has had a front-row seat on industry contracting trends.
Informa Launches Asia-Pacific MICE Event for 2025
Nov 15, 2024 · Organized by Informa Markets with Informa Connect as co-organizer, Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is launching March 19-21, 2025, at AsiaWorld-Expo.The inaugural Asia Pacific event for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) community marks the debut of Connect Marketplace in Asia, aiming to elevate experiences and shape the future of …
ConferenceDirect: 2024 CMI 25 | MeetingsNet
Sep 17, 2024 · The CMI 25, MeetingsNet’s list of the top independent meeting planning companies, is a resource for organizations looking for an experienced partner for conferences, incentives, trainings, and other corporate meetings.
Changemaker: Mindy Hanzlik’s Neurodiversity Approach Helps …
Oct 10, 2024 · It’s not often that a business-event planner has a formal education and professional background in change management. But about halfway through her 30-year career, Mindy Hanzlik “took some time away from events to get my MBA and become a change-management consultant,” she says.