Most professionals wish they had more time to get their tasks done. In fact, most have even attended classes or read up on the subject and chances are this has made little difference. As with any serious personal change, managing time better requires dedication, motivation and a plan. This...
Greener Events A shocking statistic is that, on average, events and meetings produce 20 pounds of waste per person, per day – 4 times the amount they produce at home. It’s therefore, easy to see why green meetings and events are ever more desired by both attendees and companies...
Meeting Spending to be Flat in 2014, Amex Forecasts
A report released at the end of December 2013 reveals that overall 2014 spending on meetings in North America by clients of American Express Meetings & Events will be flat in comparison to 2013 levels. The report, compiled by Amex and based on the company’s 2014 forecasts, also revealed...
Technology is an all consuming term. It is moving so fast that it can be a challenge to know what will be here today and gone tomorrow and what offers genuine benefits. For event planners, technology offers a myriad of benefits, from organization to connectivity but often the first...
International Data Corp predicts that as much as a third of the workforce will be remote in just 3 years. With half of all American owning smartphones, and millions of tablet PCs being shifted every month, more people than ever are carrying mobile computing devices. This has led to...
5 Invitation Tips to Boost Meeting and Event Attendance
The most perfect event is nothing without attendees. This often overlooked aspect is in turn part dependent upon how and when your invitation is sent and its content. Subtle changes can have a big effect on your potential attendance; it can be the difference for someone who is merely...
When planning any sort of event, long or short, one of the most challenging aspects is finding a keynote speaker. This can at first seem overwhelming, particularly if you are new to event planning. But, just like event planning itself, if you break it down into a series of...
More Corporate Travel Department Heads are Taking Charge of Meetings Management and Planning
A Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) survey finds that an increasing number of travel managers are charged with risk management, strategic meetings management planning (SMMP), and other responsibilities. Although their titles might be Travel Manager or, Travel Director, more and more travel department heads are taking on meeting management...
The economic upturn is being felt by the hotel industry, with occupancy levels up and a bright outlook for profits, reports PwC. The key indicator of revenue per available room should increase by nearly 6% this year and over 6% in 2014. There are a few reasons for this:...
Royal Coachman Travel Trend Watch: Hotel industry predicts best results in 6 years
The economic upturn is being felt by the hotel industry, with occupancy levels up and a bright outlook for profits, reports PwC. The key indicator of revenue per available room should increase by nearly 6% this year and over 6% in 2014. There are a few reasons for this:...
