During times of economic hardship such as these, it is imperative that meeting and event planners utilize and immerse themselves in as much education as possible. This involves everything from attending education conferences, building a network of contacts, reading books, joining associations, compiling resource lists and more. Below is a list of the 50 websites that all event planners and meeting planners need to have on hand as a resource to further themselves whether they are a veteran or beginner. Education is the key to making it through job cuts, selling to more customers and becoming they key component to any organizations meeting and event planning practices.
1. www.tradeshowexecutive.com - Online an print magazine
2. www.tradeshowweek.com - Online and print magazine
3. www.asaenet.org - American Society of Association Executives
4. www.hsmai.org - Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
5. www.ises.com - International Special Events Society
6. www.mpiweb.org - Meeting Planners International
7. www.specialevents.com - Online and print magazine
8. www.event-solutions.com - Online and print magazine
9. www.pcma.org - Professional Convention Management Association
10. www.iaee.com - International Association of Exhibitions and Events
11. www.nsfre.org - National Society of Fundraising Executives
12. www.incentivemag.com - Online and print magazine
13. www.eventmarketer.com - Online and print magazine
14. www.cemaonline.org - Corporate Event Marketing Association
15. www.expoweb.com - Online and print magazine
16. www.agendaonline.com - Online magazine
17. www.eventpeeps.com - Social network for the live event industry
18. www.promomagazine.com - Online and print magazine
19. www.hcea.org - Health Care Exhibitors Association
20. www.ficpnet.com - Financial and Insurance Conference Planners
21. www.hcareers.com - Search for careers in hospitality
22. www.meetingjobs.com - Search for meeting industry careers
23. www.meetings-
24. www.meetingsnet.com - Online and print magazines
25. www.planyourmeetings.com - Online and print magazine
26. www.hispanicmeetingstravel.com - Online and print magazine
27. www.meetings411.com - Online magazine and news site
28. www.mimegasite.com - Online magazine and news site
29. www.all-hotels.com - Search for Hotels
30. www.uniquevenues.com - Find a novel venue for your event or meeting
31. www.eventdesignmag.com - Online and print magazine
32. www.sgmp.org - Society of Government Meeting Professionals
33. www.btnonline.com - Business Travel News Magazine
34. www.acte.org - Association of Corporate Travel Executives
35. www.rcmaweb.org - Religious Conference Management Association
36. www.prevueonline.net - Online and print magazine
37. www.greenmeetings.info - Green Meeting Industry Council
38. www.nbta.org - National Business Travel Association
39. www.recognition.org - Recognition Professionals International
40. www.event-jobs.net - Search for a career in the event industry
41. www.exhibitoronline.com - Online and print magazine
42. www.meetingmentor.org - Online and print magazine
43. www.bizbash.com - Online and print magazines
44. www.eceforum.com - Exhibitions and Convention Executives Forum
45. www.reedtravelexhibitions.com - Produces Industry Events All Over the World
46. www.tsea.org - Trade Show Exhibitors Association
47. www.site-intl.org - Society of Incentive and Travel Executives
48. www.exhibitcitynews.com - Online and print magazine
49. www.destinationmarketing.org - Destination Marketing Association International
50. www.smallmarketmeetings.com - Online and print magazine
