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    Who Should Evaluate Your Meeting Planning Software

    Most Travel Managers approach a software evaluation with a familiar playbook: align with Procurement, define requirements, consider vendors, and make a selection. That works well for established software categories. But meeting planning sof...

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    3 Takeaways from GBTA 2026 for Travel Managers

    Every year, the GBTA conference is a useful opportunity to step outside of the day-to-day and listen closely to what Travel Managers are thi...
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    Spotnana Acquires TROOP to Accelerate Innovation in Meetings and Events

    Customers can now benefit from a single, unified solution for meetings, events, and transient travel built on modern infrastructure. NEW YOR...
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    5 Business Travel Trends: Managing the Small Meetings Gap

    The boundary between corporate travel and small meeting management has been shifting. According to Business Travel Show Europe research, 60....
    Meeting attendees at a conference
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    6 Meeting Attendee Planning Styles Every EA Should Be Prepared For

    No two attendees approach an in-person meeting the same way. Some book travel early, follow every instruction, and arrive fully prepared. Ot...
    Executive Assistants reviewing a meeting planning framework in the office
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    5 Questions to Ask Before Finalizing an In-Person Meeting Plan

    A simple meeting readiness checklist for planners on meeting objectives, attendees, timing, and budget.
    Colleagues in the office discussing travel tools for Executive Assistants
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    Planning Resources Executive Assistants Rely On When Travel Plans Change

    A practical list of travel planning tools Executive Assistants can use to manage disruptions and last-minute changes.