50 Websites Event and Meeting Planners Must Know About

July 9, 2009 - PRLog -- 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-conventions.com - Online and print magazine

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

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