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Many people begin planning events without the benefit of taking an event planning class or having the opportunity to study the hospitality industry. You can learn all of the industry standards seasoned professionals know by getting the same books they study. When seasoned event planners cannot recall a specific detail, they often pull one of these books from their bookshelves. Hospitality professionals also use these books to study for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam.

• Convention Industry Council (CIC) Manual, 7th Edition, $60
• CIC International Manual, 1st Edition, $80
• APEX Industry Glossary, $35 (optional, but recommended)

For more information, or to order the books, go online.

Another excellent book for hospitality professions is Professional Meeting Management ($70 for members, $80 for non-members), which is available here.

– Jackie Thornton, M.S., CMP

Jackie Thornton, M.S., CMP, is President of Global Marketing and PR Inc., which offers event planning, marketing and public relations services. She also has taught event planning certificate courses.