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    How EAs Can Create More Value Through Better Meeting Planning

    Planning in-person meetings is one of the clearest opportunities Executive Assistants (EAs) have to influence how work gets done at an organization. You’re not just coordinating calendars, travel, and logistics. The decisions you make throu...

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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,...
    GBTA 2026
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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.