
ESPA’s Event Servicing Certification Makes History
November 07 , 2022
The new ESPC certification for the often-overlooked profession of event servicing is historic on many levels. Matt Robinette, CMP, believes the industry certification is about growing the profession. He said … Continue reading "ESPA’s Event Servicing Certification Makes History"

New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts
November 07 , 2022
Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. To ensure that those support networks are skilled in … Continue reading "New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts"

ESPA Launches Event Service Professional Certification
October 31 , 2022
ESPA, the Event Service Professionals Association, has launched a new certification for event service professionals who work as meeting and event planners’ main on-the-ground liaison with convention and visitors bureaus, … Continue reading "ESPA Launches Event Service Professional Certification"

Hispanic Heritage Adds Cultural Flair to Meetings
October 31 , 2022
National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for meeting professionals to recognize how the diverse backgrounds of hospitality workers has added a richness in the breadth and level of service … Continue reading "Hispanic Heritage Adds Cultural Flair to Meetings"

Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs
October 31 , 2022
Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs … Continue reading "Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs"

Sustainability Feature: Net Zero Emission Certified Events
September 23 , 2022
This month Matthew Robinette CMP, Vice President of Visitor Experience, Richmond Region Tourism shares information about a sustainability program he launched in Richmond. In August 2021 I was working from … Continue reading "Sustainability Feature: Net Zero Emission Certified Events"