Meeting Planner Resources: Associations and Publications
Plan Your Meetings
An organization in its 12th year with an annual printed publication, a monthly digital edition, and and online resources including industry news, tips, trends and advice as well as destination guides, a resource directory and more. We also produce educational live events where planners can gain CEUs to count towards accreditation.
International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus
This is a well established, international organization offering services to members and meeting professionals.
Meeting Professionals International
Site has up-to-date interactive conference resources for its 17,000 international members. This is the industry leader and reflects a first class must see site.
American Society of Association Executives
ASAE members are the world's leading associations and nonprofit organizations based in the US. Associates are companies providing products and services to the industry. Contains well organized and helpful industry information.
PCMA
The Professional Convention Management Association is a leader in providing educational programs for meeting professionals. Check out the easy-to-use national resource for donations of leftover food and products from conventions, called NFTN. This is a nice reflection of PCMA's goals and membership, and is a site to watch.
Virtual Community of Associations
VCA is a directory of trade and professional associations in the US. Currently, it is developing online services and resources for the association industry.
Successful Meetings
The online version of a conference professionals magazine. Industry leader Bill Publications' focus is on education and an inside calendar of events.
Exhibitornet
Leading trade show organization for exhibit designers, producers and convention marketing professionals. The online magazine and educational program are an effective publication and information source for industry professionals.
CIMPA
The Connected International Meeting Professionals Association is a newly formed internet community of meeting and incentive planners and suppliers. The site offers resources and shares tools, information and ideas. This is an up and coming site to watch with job leads, book buying services, a certification process and more. |
