A Destination Detective

Vickie Mitchell shares how Empowermint.com helps streamline online destination planning.

Planning Transportation like a Pro

Though it sometimes seems that transportation is the outcast of meeting planning, if it's not done right, it will be the number one event complaint.

Five Things You Need To Know About CVBs

Part of educating planners is busting some stubborn myths and long-held misconceptions about CVBs.

When Crisis Comes Calling

Smart planners prepare for meeting emergencies 
before they happen.

Hiring a Speaker Can Be a Challenge

There are many things to consider as you begin the process of selecting an event speaker.

How to Boost Event Attendance

Lower staffing and higher workloads across the board have made planners work harder than ever to keep their numbers increasing.

Keeping Great Volunteers

Vickie Mitchell shares three principles for retaining great volunteers.

Making the Most of Volunteers

For the many meeting planners who rely on volunteers to pull off their meetings or conferences, here are some tips for utilizing this resource effectively.

How to Negotiate Without Saying Anything

Sometimes the fewer words people say, the larger messages they convey. There is power in silence.

Meetings, Redesigned

Vickie Mitchell shares how creative thinking can revitalize the tradeshow floor.