YCCC: Conference and Event Planning: Websites

Recommended websites

These websites have been evaluated and recommended by your YCCC Librarians.

MeetGreen Tips
MeetGreen works with progressive global organizations integrating sustainable practices and producing conferences and events that deliver targeted business results.
A Must-Know Guide To Corporate Event Planning
Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider. Our comprehensive suite of solutions automates and simplifies the entire event management process to maximize the impact of events
Your Complete Guide to Conference Management
Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider. Our comprehensive suite of solutions automates and simplifies the entire event management process to maximize the impact of events.
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Occupational Outlook Handbook

These websites have been evaluated and recommended by your YCCC Librarians.

These websites have been evaluated and recommended by your YCCC Librarians.

Professional Convention Management Association
The definitive authority in education, business networking and community engagement for leaders in the global meetings, convention and business events industry.
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Events Industry Council
The Events Industry Council’s vision is to be the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme and signature programme activities.
Association of Bridal Consultants
We are the oldest and largest organization exclusively serving wedding professionals, and we have been training wedding coordinators since 1955.

Ask these questions to determine whether the resources you find are credible and reliable:

Who created the page? Does the person or organization have the appropriate credentials?
What is the purpose of the site? For example, is it sponsored by a company that has a financial interest in the topic?
When was the page last updated? How current is the information?
How does the author support his/her argument? Does the author cite trustworthy sources?

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