“Positive? Seriously? Didn’t he have it already? AND didn’t he confirm he got vaccinated?”
We had just gone wheels down in Costa Rica, and the first text arrived as we landed. Thankfully, we were three days ahead of our main arrivals. Within three hours, we would get our second notification. Another vaccinated attendee. Another positive test result before departure. Delta. Both had almost no symptoms, but had, out of an abundance of caution, gotten a rapid test a few days prior to departure.
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By Andrea S. Peterson, CMP, MTA | Owner/President, ASAP Meetings & Events and Adjunct Faculty, Arapahoe Community College
Well, here we are on the declining slope of the 2020 pandemic that brought the Hospitality, MICE and Tourism industries to their knees. The old and often-quoted proverb, “Necessity is the Mother of Invention,” rings very true for today’s job seekers, as many new positions have been created that never existed, or existed in a very limited capacity, prior to the 2020 worldwide crisis. Indeed, the projected 500,000 lost jobs in 2020 in the hotel industry alone, indicates an economic sector ripe for reinvention.
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By Joyce Paschall, CAE, CMP-HC, CMM | Associate Executive Director, Education and Engagement, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
“May you live in interesting times.” Indeed, we have been doing just that, as the supposed ancient Chinese proverb portends. Business in general and our industry, in particular, are lurching back into action, though many workers still seek a return to full employment that isn’t yet ready for them. If only there were a simple action that, consistently applied, could be the game-changer in both the short term and over the longer arc of an entire career…
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How many years have you been a CMP?
Four
Where did you grow up?
New Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
What did you want to (or think you’d) be when you grew up?
A chef or a lawyer.
What was your educational field of study (college major or whatever, as applicable), and, if notably different from what you do, your how/why/story?
I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2009 with a degree in Community Development and Applied Economics with a focus in Public Communication. At the time of choosing my major, I wanted to go into policy making, specifically policy surrounding food security, childhood hunger and LGBTQ rights. Like many college kids, I had to get a job to pay my rent and support my extracurricular activities, so I found a job as a banquet setup team member at a nearby resort. I spent the next two years working as a banquet server and eventually becoming the event coordinator for the resort. Through this work, I discovered a love for customer service and realized that producing memorable events for people had an impact.
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 Are you looking for a way to bring sustainability more deeply into the events you organise as a reflection of your organisation’s core values?
EIC’s Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact's interactive, accessible, online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) has been developed by a globally diverse group of business events industry leaders and experts in the areas of sustainability, social impact and event management. The course covers 16 modules that will equip you with:
- The knowledge and tools you need to produce events that align with global Sustainable Development Goals.
- Clear methods and processes to improve the environmental performance of meetings and events while emphasising purpose and experience.
- Improving your understanding of the business value of sustainability, and effective methods for achieving corporate social impact goals.
The Sustainable Event Professional Certificate is eligible for 12 hours of Continuing Education credits (CEs) toward initial CMP examination eligibility or recertification. EIC is also an approved provider of CAE continuing education and this programme offers 12 CAE credits.
As part of the programme, participants will have access to a digital workbook with activities to customise a roadmap for their own sustainable event and will be awarded a certificate of completion along with a digital badge at the end of the course.
Learn more
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 Join us in the pulsating City of Las Vegas for IMEX America as part of the EIC Hosted Buyer Programme, November 9-11, 2021.
This select event, which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, will enable you to enjoy all the features and benefits of this world leading trade show, meet your fellow meetings and event professionals, and enjoy exclusive content and sessions personally delivered by the Events Industry Council, the voice of the business events industry. EIC Hosted Buyers need to be CMPs, in the process of getting their CMP, or have gone through the SEPC programme.
As an EIC Hosted Buyer, you will receive:
- Complimentary flights from within the US
- Complimentary accommodation to fit your programme dates during the show
- Complimentary support services before, during and after the event
- Access to a range of exclusive sessions which qualify for CMP continuing education (CE) clock hours
We are working hard with the IMEX team and their venue and travel partners to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience and look forward to having you join us and your colleagues at this unmissable event.
Apply now
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The EIC Advance Collections, an exciting new addition within EIC’s robust Knowledge Hub, are available in EIC’s Learning Management System (LMS). These Collections provide access to these thought leader sessions by practice areas and tests the knowledge gained through session quizzes, all while allowing you to earn up to 25 CE credits toward your CMP recertification.
Connect to these exciting and carefully curated collections, which cover five practice areas:
- Digital Design
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Event Design
- Upskilling, Reskilling & Wellness
- Sustainability & Social Impact
Explore this and other signature content and programmes in the LMS, available on-demand and at your convenience!
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During this time of change, it's important to update your personal information in your CMP Account. This will help us help you stay connected to the CMP community and have your CEs properly recorded to your account.
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Have you joined the LinkedIn group for CMPs? Log in and connect with 7,500 fellow CMPs from around the world. Search for the listed group: Certified Meeting Professionals – CMPs and request to join.
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The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards, announces the appointment of Augustine (Gus) Chijioke as Director of Certification & Education.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new challenges for the global business events sector. The Singapore Tourism Board, in partnership with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and UFI (Global Association of the Exhibition Industry), presents a white paper that outlines how the sector can reimagine its offerings and better future-proof itself through innovation.
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Organizations far and wide are celebrating Pride Month by showing their support for the LGBT+ community through awareness-raising efforts, fostering more diverse and inclusive cultures, and supporting progressive change. But for the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association, Pride is a year-round effort to change minds, hearts and attitudes.
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A typical business talk on COVID says much about the impact on the schools and universities, hospitality, travel, retail and restaurants, and wellness. Not much is said about the impact on the $1,100-billion industry that facilitates business and networking and gives platforms for people to learn and network.
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Here's why planners should consider inviting these electronic guests to their upcoming events.
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This guidebook, created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was adapted from a chapter in the Events Industry Council Manual, 9th Edition, which is considered an essential resource for professionals who plan and execute events. The guidebook’s content was originally developed by Tyra Warner, PhD, JD, CMP, a respected expert in crisis management in the hospitality sector. It covers the full spectrum of risk management as applied to the events industry. This includes assessing risks that may threaten attendees, the meeting or event itself, the organiser, or partner-suppliers, and applying the appropriate measures to manage the probability and consequences of such risks.
View Risk Management Guidebook
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To date, this industry-wide task force has published seven accepted practices guides: B2B and B2C Exhibitions, Business Continuity, Meeting and Event Design, Health and Safety for Hotels, Workforce and Wellness, Travel and Transportation, and Resources for Destinations. Additional resources include a Code of Conduct, Principles for Recovery, Key Questions for Event Organisers, Know Before You Go, and a Crisis Communications worksheet. After the release of each guide, EIC hosted a webinar with task force members to review the resources. You can access all of this helpful aggregated content via EIC's website and YouTube channel.
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In conjunction with the release of the Resources for Workforce and Wellness Accepted Practices Guide, EIC launched a Career Centre on its website.
The resources for the EIC online Career Centre are organised by:
- Career Opportunities: A job posting board
- Career Pathways: Tools and resources for career and financial support
- Certification: Links to certification programmes across the industry
- Education: Webinars, courses and online events
- Research: Research and data for the global meetings and events industry
- Scholarships: Financial support for meeting professionals
As an industry built on partnerships and collaboration, we are stronger together and are here to support one another.
Visit the Career Centre
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This month, our events community lost two champions for sustainability and social impact: Miek Arnolda Egberts, CMP, CMM, Founder at InspireMe, Monaco, and member of the international board of directors of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), and Elizabeth Glau, CMP, CEO of Event Integrity.
I had the privilege and honour of collaborating with both of these extraordinary women and will miss their inspiration, dedication and strength of character.
When I first met Miek, we were preparing to host our Sustainable Event Professional Certificate course for the first time in Europe. As co-host of the programme, she helped create an environment for learning in Monte Carlo that embodied the idea that "green is the new glam." She expertly guided us through the remarkable destination with this rare combination of both genuine warmth and elegance. Her dedication to family, service to the community, and focus on strengthening our industry's commitment to sustainable action were inspiring.
Elizabeth and I first collaborated on the EIC Manual, 9th Edition, where she authored our marketing chapters. She was smart, forward-thinking and always kept in focus what was the right thing to do. She later helped us to develop our online platform for EIC's Sustainable Event Standards, combining her tech expertise with her sustainability focus. I will greatly miss spending quiet moments with her at conferences, and reading her thought-provoking posts.
As I think about how to honour the memory of these two exceptional leaders, I am left with the thought that we can all extend their legacy and impact through a renewed commitment to advancing sustainability and social impact in our industry.
Read more about Miek's contributions to our industry on the SITE blog, and Elizabeth's contributions via MeetingsNet.
Mariela McIlwraith, CMP, CMM, MBA
VP Sustainability and Industry Advancement, Events Industry Council
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