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Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan

I know, I know…it’s August…so you may be wondering why I’m bothering to talk about the holidays. Well, if you or someone you know is in charge of your organization’s holiday party, now is the time to act!

Don’t worry if you haven’t yet thought about it because I have you covered with a free resource in my toolbox…5 Holiday Party Planning Tips (click the image for a full PDF).

These tips are broad enough that they will apply to any type of event, so get going and have a holly, jolly time as you plan for the impending festive season!

Still don’t want to actually do the work? I can help. Just call or email me at missy@mjmeetings.com at 913.645.6649 to start a conversation about your event!

Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan

Have you ever planned a meeting or event for your company or association and wondered at the end of it if you should leave a tip for those at the hotel or venue who worked so hard to ensure the success of your event?

I’m here to tell you that, YES, you absolutely should!

Tipping for exemplary service at a hotel or venue after a meeting or event is VERY common and, after all, why shouldn’t you tip for great service after a successful event?

In our culture it’s common to tip for great service for everything from your coffee barista to your happy hour bartender to your barber to your hairdresser. It’s also common in the hospitality industry for taxi drivers, bellmen, the hotel concierge, etc., so tipping professional meeting service personnel is no different.

To help you navigate the in’s and out’s of tipping your service personnel at your next meeting or event, check out my FREE resource: Tipping Guide for Meetings and Events

What tipping ‘tips’ do you live by? What other meeting planning topics would you like to see as a guide or resource in my toolbox? I’d love to hear from you! Call or write to 913-645-6649 or missy@mjmeetings.com.

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Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan

Have you ever conducted a site inspection at a hotel or other event venue and let the sales person drive the visit and the conversation?

Did you wonder if you were asking the right questions to ensure your event would be a success?

Check out my Site Inspection Planning Tips and take control of your next venue site visit experience. This free resource will help you look and sound like a professional meeting planner even if it’s your first time.

Help me help you! I’ll continue to provide these free resources in future posts, but would love to hear from you first. What other tips and tricks you would like? Please let me know.

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If you have any other questions, contact me at 913-645-6649 or missy@mjmeetings.com.