Tips and Trends

Have some meeting, event, or party planning tips or information that would be of interest to Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin meeting and event planning professionals?  Contact kris@meetingpages.com to share them.

Business travel outlook: Meetings to be shorter, smaller, closer to home
December 21, 2011
Although planning professionals expect an increase in the number of business meetings next year, they predict them to be shorter, smaller, busier and closer to home, according to a survey recently released by the meetings and events division of American Express.  Read more...

 
27 Meeting Competencies
January 13, 2011
Cynthia Vannucci, Ph.D., CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE and Professor, Director Events Management at the Department of Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management at Metropolitan State Department College of Denver shares the 27 Meeting Competencies that all event planners should be aware of.  Read more...

 
Finding Your Way Through the Mall or the Airport, With a Cellphone Map
October 13, 2010
Mobile phone maps have guided people through streets and alleys around the globe. But when those people step into a sprawling building, they can get lost.   Read more...

 
The Value of Advertising During an Economic Downturn
June 11, 2009
History has proven companies that maintain or increase their advertising investments in periods of economic downturns increase their sales and share of market, both during and after the downturn.   Read more...

 
10 Ways to Make Your Next Event Greener
May 11, 2009
“Greenify” your next event and you’ll not only help the environment, but you’ll enhance your organization’s image and maybe even cut expenses.   Read more...

 
Event Marketing Basics
July 30, 2008
Looking to attract a crowd to your event? Tracey B Smith, CMP, CMM, from Garrett Speakers International, Inc., shares the basics of event marketing  Read more...

 
Musings of an Event Designer
July 30, 2008
Want to learn the tricks of designing a unique and memorable event? Ryan Hanson of BeEvents offers his musings of an event designer  Read more...

 
Association Involvement and Certification Opportunities
July 30, 2008
Want to grow in industry knowledge and professionalism? Ruth Wikoff-Jones, Business Development Planner - Engagement & Events, Carlson Marketing, discusses association involvement and certification opportunities  Read more...

 
How to Hit the Ground Running
July 30, 2008
New to the industry or starting your own business? Claire Terrones, Partner at Envision Events, shares how to hit the ground running  Read more...

 
A New Spin on Event Planning
July 30, 2008
Striving to create the ultimate guest experience? Geri Wolf, Partner at The Style Laboratory, puts a new spin on event planning  Read more...

 
How to Hire a Speaker
May 13, 2008
Hiring a speaker for your event can be a daunting task.   Read more...

 
How to Hire an Entertainer
May 13, 2008
Hiring an entertainer for your function can be a daunting task.  Read more...

 
How to Make Your Event Memorable!
May 13, 2008
Some people dread going to organization gatherings.   Read more...