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The planning process that gives birth to top notch management of events involves three rules. To reach success with the core event management planning steps, stick to this framework: No pressure. Just calm brainstorming, create a vision of what you want to achieve with this event. Give it structure. Outline all aspects you need to work on and get the perfect skyline with the stars you’ll have to light up for a great event! Connect the dots. Talk to everyone, whose help you need. Have all technical issues solved. This way, your stars won’t stop shining brightly at the most responsible moment!

don’t you dare start your planning of an event without setting a goal.

Shared tasks are easier tasks. Don’t hesitate to assign responsibilities to your team members

Hotels rely on different tools, including their accounting software, to increase their effectiveness and make them more competitive in their core business.

Hotels can decide to purchase accounting software dedicated solely to one function or can invest in enterprise software. Some chains have opted to outsource their accounting operations to major computer companies and accounting firms.

The percentages of room-rate vacancy and seasonal trends are evaluated and measured against the best establishments to assess hotel performance.

Step 1: Initial Assessment

Step 2: Assessing Organizational Needs

Cloud is a model of computing where servers, networks, storage, development tools, and even applications (apps) are enabled through the internet. Instead of organizations having to make major investments to buy equipment, train staff, and provide ongoing maintenance, some or all of these needs are handled by a cloud service provider.

With a public cloud environment, users "plug into" the data and applications via an internet connection giving anytime, anywhere access.

Cloud is often pay-as-you-go, where you only pay for what you use. Think about how a utility company meters how much water, electricity, or gas is used and charges based on consumption. The cloud is the same.

EPA works bilaterally with governments and environmental officials around the world on e-waste management.  U.S. EPA and Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (Taiwan EPA) coordinate the International E-Waste Management Network (IEMN), which has brought together environmental officials from Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and North America to exchange best practices on e-waste management since 2011. 

EPA also collaborates with the Solving the E-waste Problem Initiative (Step)Exit Exit EPA website  to jointly address the e-waste problem in developing countries. Step, formerly known as UNU-Step, was previously an initiative under the United Nations University (UNU)

“E-waste”, “electronic waste”, “e-scrap” and “end-of-life electronics” are terms often used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler.

1. What is risk management?

Risk management is a planned process through which organisations manage active crises.

A crisis is defined as a time of difficulty or danger and is usually a time when difficult or challenging decisions must be made.

most consumers are inclined to stay at hotels that take steps to be environmentally sustainable.

He cited three categories that matter most to consumers: water, energy and waste reduction

ecognizing that operating hotels is a global industry, HFTP determined that there is not a globally accepted method that financial professionals, ownership structures, investors and benchmarking information services can use to support efficient operations. There is also not a globally accepted method to monitor investment performance from region to region without significant assumptions and data mining.

Currently, research is being conducted into current practices. This research will identify who is doing what in different parts of the world, with a view to establishing best practice and providing practical guidance for students, practitioners and professionals involved in the industry.

In order to create a global resource for the hospitality finance industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) began development on a global hospitality accounting system users guide this past March. Recognizing that operating hotels is a global industry, HFTP determined that there is not a globally accepted method that financial professionals, ownership structures, investors and benchmarking information services can use to support efficient operations. There is also not a globally accepted method to monitor investment performance from region to region without significant assumptions and data mining. HFTP’s Global Hospitality Accounting System Users Guide (GHASUG) will address this need. Where does the project stand right now? Currently, research is being conducted into current practices. This research will identify who is doing what in different parts of the world, with a view to establishing best practice and providing practical guidance for students, practitioners and professionals involved in the industry. The guidance will be formulated by industry experts, based on the research findings. To date HFTP has commitments from major information benchmarking companies, hotel corporations, hospitality associations and globally recognized hospitality schools around the world. Once completed, HFTP will make the outcome accessible online, together with analytical tools. It will be available at a minimal cost and users will have the capability to print versions if they desire. The hotel sector currently enjoys the benefits of an accounting structure developed in the USA specifically for the industry.  The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry has been widely adopted, principally by US based operating companies, and linked to management contract terms.  HFTP has been involved in this project for many years and will continue to sponsor the 11th edition in support and via a monetary contribution.

At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.

Transitioning to a new event management software (EMS) solution can be an exciting, but also an overwhelming experience for event planners. Check out these tips to make your EMS migration a smooth one.

If you are in the market for a new EMS provider

Maybe you’ve outgrown them, or your tools are no longer working together. Maybe you’re not satisfied with their current offerings or customer service. Or perhaps you simply just want a more high-tech or budget-friendly solution.

Ted Turner and restaurant veteran George McKerrow Jr., the co-founders of the 55-unit Ted’s Montana Grill chain,

Charlie Ayers, the former executive chef of Google and the owner of sustainability-focused Calafia Café in Palo Alto, Calif

one of the most enlightened businesses in the world

No employer hires an employee thinking he or she is someday going to steal. Hoteliers need to take steps to prevent theft and be cautious in taking action against an employee after a suspected theft. Both have practical and legal implications.  

The first step is prevention.

Maintain a well-publicized policy covering searches of employees’ lockers or personal belongings. Conduct searches in a manner that minimizes confrontation, is minimally invasive and conducted with the dignity of the employee in mind.    

The system and method of the invention enables an event planner or organizer (also known as a “client”) who wishes to organize an event to contact,

The process of planning an event thus requires the following steps carried out by the organizer of the event and individual vendors: 1. Organizer creates a plan 2. Organizer searches for vendors 3. Organizer contacts vendors 4. Vendors ask for organizer's requirements 5. Organizer provides information about event and his or her requirements 6. Vendors prepares and submits a proposal 7. Organizers repeats all the above again if he needs proposals from more vendors to compare 8. Organizer compares proposals received 9. Organizer negotiates with chosen Vendor 10. Vendors prepares contract/agreement 11. Organizer and vendor enter into contract 12. Organizer pays booking/signing amount to vendor for the event

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2002/0128934,

Planning an event is a massive undertaking. Before you get too far into it, think about why you want to host it

ou don’t want to pick a

date where there are a lot of other conferences in your target industry for a few reasons:

Internet Marketing for Tourism

Internet marketing in the tourism industry can help you connect with your clients, show them the visual appeal of your destination, and possibly get more exposure than you would with traditional print advertising. Use both natural and paid search to promote your destination, and you are sure to see results.

Photos Photos are an effective marketing method, especially in tourism, providing a strong visual experience for the consumer and helping you to build an online presence.

The eCommerce world is undergoing significant changes and consumers have higher expectations. Because of this if eCommerce websites are going to be successful they need to adapt to the new realities of the market. Izzonet CEO, Tallya Rabinovich, offers guidance for both existing and aspiring online sellers.

However, as those numbers continue to increase, overall customer satisfaction with online shopping experiences seem to be on the decline. Recent surveys have shown a general downward trend in satisfaction over the past few years, something that appears to be the result of increased customer expectations. “In the past retailers thought it was enough to simply have an online store, but times have changed,” says Tallya Rabinovich.

When asked what eCommerce websites need to succeed in 2013 and beyond, Tallya offered a few useful tips. “First, it is important that eCommerce store owners are not only looking at next year, but also looking 5-10 years down the line. Keep abreast of events and developments in both the technology and business sectors so that your site can continually grow and adapt. Second, my observations show that the one thing that customers want more than anything else is personalization. As much as customers appreciate the convenience and lower prices of online shopping, they sometimes miss the personal experience of a brick and mortar store. To overcome this, make sure your online store is as personal and interactive as possible. This means have a good “contact us” page that makes you seem accessible, and, even better, have a live chat option to show your customers that there is a real person who is there for them.

Handwritten ledgers are not the best option now that there are several inexpensive accounting software packages available.