Cost Savings Strategy: A Case Study
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Running an effective meetings department is not just about the negotiation, it’s also about the relationships and communication. 

Food for Thought
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Food and beverage can make or break your event. Check out some reminders for how to pull off a tasteful event.

The Five Energies of Design for Meeting Professionals
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

With a little bit of knowledge and a lot of insight, understanding Feng Shui and its principles can make the difference between a spectacular event and an event embued with unique, personalized choices focused on the success of your client.

Finding Focus by Practicing Mindfulness
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Not everyone can be so lucky as to work in a stress-free environment. Here are a few ways to practice mindfulness in the workplace in 2018.

Making an Impact
Erin Longo
Monday, December 18, 2017

Read this blog post from Erin Longo to learn more about how you can make an impact outside of your role as a meetings professional.

Creating a Sustainable Meeting
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

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What is Your ROE with CSR?
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

What is the true measure of success with corporate social responsibility (CSR)? 

50 Tips to Make You a Smarter Traveler
FICP Education Committee
Friday, October 20, 2017

Risk is everywhere and can impact your event in a variety of ways. Check out these 50 (yes, 50!) travel tips from the FICP Education Committee to minimize risk to your event, your participants, and your team.

Budgeting Made Easy
FICP Education Committee
Friday, September 1, 2017

Budget creation and management is likely among the least appealing aspects of our job. However, it is also likely among the most important. As you review the tips below, consider which of them you can implement to make your process smoother with each year.

Raw Confessions: Event Pro & Hotelier
Crystal Neubauer, AVP & Laura Chappell
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

The hotel/meetings professional relationship can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of a program, or one of the most dreaded! For this month’s blog, we’re featuring voices from both sides.