The Huge Impact of the Meeting Industry in Numbers: $770 Billion

The Huge Impact of the Meeting Industry in Numbers: $770 Billion

The Convention Industry Council published its 2012 Economic Significance Study. The total output of the meetings industry in the U.S. is worth 770 Billion dollar.

Do Well: Give Attendees an Experience that Feels Good and Does Good

Do Well: Give Attendees an Experience that Feels Good and Does Good

Contrary to popular belief, sustainability has not only to do with the environment, but also planning our events in more socially responsible ways that help sustain the communities in which we live and work.

Without Paper: Make Your Event Completely Paper-Free

Without Paper: Make Your Event Completely Paper-Free

Tickets, programs, handouts, note paper, ... events and excessive paper use seem to go hand in hand. Although paper can be recycled, it is more environmentally and budget friendly to avoid using it in the first place.

Road Shows: Tips & Tricks

Road Shows: Tips & Tricks

A road show is highly beneficial for your clients and theirs. The thing about road shows is that you go to them, instead of them coming to you.

By Train: Encourage Public Transport

By Train: Encourage Public Transport

Imagine not being stuck in traffic on the morning drive and relaxing in your seat, reading or listening to music, on the ride home. Public transport is more sustainable for both people and planet.

Dear Sponsors, My Event is Your Event

Dear Sponsors, My Event is Your Event

Recently, etouches created a post for social tables, 'Event Sponsorship: 4 Ways to Court a Sponsor', where they gave event professionals a few tips on how to get companies to invest in your event.

Go Ornot: Give Attendees the Option to Cancel as Late as You Can

Go Ornot: Give Attendees the Option to Cancel as Late as You Can

A no-show is not only frustrating for the meeting planner, but also a major source of waste. If 10-30% of registered attendees no-show at a given event, that means 10-30% of food and meeting materials are thrown away.