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Turning Challenges into Wins: How Event Services Can Support Budget and Attendance Goals
By Michelle Moon, Visit San Antonio, Board Member, Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) Event planning is equal parts art and strategy. Even…

Wellness by Design: 8 Proven Ways to Create Health-Conscious Events
By Denise Reid, Past President, Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) The numbers don’t lie: Life expectancy is higher than ever. But so,…

9 Ways Planners can Collaborate With Event Service Profs
Coordinate schedules, confirm site visits, manage budgets, review every layout—it’s a lot. Every detail, every choice, makes an impact. Now, pull it…

ESPA Honored for “Best Advocacy Campaign” by Association TRENDS
National Award Recognizes DEI, Accessibility Resources for Setting New Standards in Event Services PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. – May 7, 2024 – The…

Foster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 4 Strategies for Event Service Professionals
Event service professionals (ESPs) are dedicated to connecting their clients and visitors with community partners, acting as the key resource and…

Shaping Tomorrow’s Event Leaders: What Students Learned at ESPA’s Annual Conference
Early talent development is a strategic investment for the event services industry. The sector is strengthened by ensuring a continuous surge of…

New ESPA Accessibility Toolkit for Meetings & Events
The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) has introduced new accessibility toolkit for meetings and events. The free downloadable resource guide was created to help…

The 2023 Meetings Trendsetters Blazing Trails in the Events Industry
As the meetings and events industry evolves at a rapid clip, staying up to date with the changes is less daunting when…

The Z: Industry Organizations and Associations Offering Student Memberships
College professors don’t stress the importance of real-world experience for nothing. Until you’ve stepped into the shoes of a professional in the…

Event Service Professionals Publish Meetings DEI Guide
The knowledge and duties of event service professionals (ESPs), aka convention service managers, is where the rubber meets the road in the…