Live meetings or online meetings? For those who do not feel that live meetings will net the intended results, the technology certainly exists today to create online meetings instead. And many organizations have adopted a culture of online meetings that wasn’t even possible just a few years ago. But the decision for online meetings has… [more]
Many people seem to be interested in measuring the value behind business travel and meetings, and that’s a good thing. We certainly have plenty of opportunities to tell how the travel industry benefits everyone involved. One significant way to achieve this is by associating business travel with strategic business plans, and 72% of meeting planners… [more]
You haven’t heard from us in a while because BusinessTravelDestinations.com has been busy creating some brand new online resources for readers and the events industry. And I’m happy to share that you are going to be hearing more about these in the weeks ahead. They include: EventJobsBoard.com – which features event jobs in hospitality, events… [more]
You may have a tight budget, but still want your guests to go home with something to remember that special day. Wedding favors is one area that doesn’t have to break the bank. From tasty edible favors to special keepsakes, you still have options. Jennifer Reitmeyer has found inexpensive wedding favors that cost as little… [more]
Catering coordinators plan and execute events at banquet facilities, hotels, restaurants, universities and other major institutions. They typically handle new clients and work directly with staff in the food and beverage areas. Catering coordinators typically have between 2-4 years of experience and/or an associate’s degree, according to Salary.com. Average salary tends to be between $30,000… [more]
During the last couple of years many in the meetings industry have tested the waters as to how much they should shift resources away from live meetings and into online meetings. Some organizations – particularly technology companies – have even canceled their annual employee conferences and held them online. Should business travelers decrease the time… [more]
Event planners organize meetings and events at a full range of event venues around the world. Yes, that’s right. We’re profiling best practice ideas at a variety of event venues. This is the first of many profiles to come where we will showcase various venues and the types of unique events that have been held… [more]
Video conferencing and telepresence may be nice communication tools, but business travelers know when it’s more important to deliver messages to people, not video screens.
There are times when my travel schedule even makes me shake my head. Like the time I flew across the country twice – Philadelphia to Los Angeles to New York — in 4 days. Or the time I had to fly to London for a 2-hour meeting. I left Chicago Sunday night, touched down at… [more]
It’s wedding season, and the cost of wedding attire and accessories can account for a significant portion of the wedding budget. Even though magazines and TV shows focus heavily on designer looks, bridal consultant Kelly Staton believes it’s possible to achieve the perfect bridal dress and accessorize — all on a smaller budget. Stick with… [more]
