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Job Outlook
Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 openings for meeting, convention, and event planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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What Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Do
Meeting, convention, and event planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings. They arrange meeting locations, transportation, and other details.
Duties
* Meeting, convention, and event planners typically do the following:
* Meet with clients to understand the purpose of the event
* Plan the scope of the event, including its time, location, and cost
* Solicit bids from venues and service providers
* Inspect venues to ensure that they meet the client's requirements
* Coordinate event services such as rooms, transportation, and food
* Monitor event activities to ensure that the client and the attendees are satisfied
* Review event bills and approve payments
Meeting, convention, and event planners organize a variety of social and professional events, including weddings, educational conferences, and business conventions. They coordinate every detail of these events, including finances. Before planning a meeting, for example, planners meet with clients to estimate attendance and determine the meeting's purpose. During the event, they handle logistics, such as registering guests and organizing audiovisual equipment. After the meeting, they make sure that all vendors are paid, and they may survey attendees to obtain feedback on the event.
Meeting, convention, and event planners search for potential meeting sites, such as hotels and convention centers. They consider the lodging and services that the facility can provide, how easy it will be for people to get there,...