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Inspiring Stories from the Meetings Industry During the Coronavirus Crisis
These are unprecedented times for meetings and events. The COVID-19 crisis has brought on some tough changes, but the meetings and hospitality…
Sales May Sell But It’s Event Services That Brings Repeat Biz
I moved to Washington, D.C. in 1978. My first job here was as an association planner for the group’s 10th anniversary meeting….
Why Convention Service Managers Deserve Our Respect
Convention service managers and event managers are the glue that keeps meetings running, facilitating the relationship between sales and meeting planners. Here…
Elevating Services at Very Beginning of Event Career
UNLV Hospitality Student Falls in Love with Services at ESPA Conference Aloha! My name is Marijka Iha and I am a senior…
Community Service Encourages Engagement from Everyone at Professional Events
Volunteering and community service is an effective way to encourage event attendees to engage with what they’re doing and to engage with…
Pros’ Site Inspection Tips
The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA), the only association representing event service professionals from CVBs, hotels and convention centers from across North…
How to Give Back at Your Next Event
Event Service Professionals Association Executive Director Lynn McCullough shares five ways planners can add giveback opportunities to their events with Connect Magazine. Read more at…
Career Choices: Why Event Services Pros Are Never Bored
If you are looking for a new career, don’t overlook the opportunity to become an event service professional. You love meeting new…
Winning Event Teams Begin with Sales, Service Synergy
So how does your event team specifically win the 2020 Republican National Convention? The short answer: the sales team and the service…
CSMs Work Meeting Magic
Convention Services Manager – Event visionary, Destination guru, Client Experience master, Housing specialist, Catering consultant. All have similar job descriptions, and all…