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As meeting and event planners, we all rely on internet tools to get all the tiny details that ensure a successful program. Here are a few "Links We Love" and we hope you do too:
Audio-Visual/Communications
PSAV Presentation Services - Audio-visual supplier in U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe
Convention Communications - Radio, Nextel and equipment rentals for events
Distance/Time Converters
Community Walk - Mapping
InfoPlease.com - Distance calculator
MapQuest.com - Maps and driving directions
TimeAndDate.com - Add or subtract from any date
World Time Server - Any time, anywhere
Exchange Rates/Banking
Mastercard.com - ATM locator, lost card assistance, etc.
VISA.com - ATM locator, lost card assistance, etc.
XE.com - Currency Converter
Language
Dictionary.com - Online English definitions
FreeTranslation.com - Translates words and phrases in many languages
LookWayUp.com - Translation dictionary
Translation - Translates words and phrases in many languages
Legal Advice
Howe & Hutton - Law firm for associations
Legal-Explanations.com - Legal resources
U.S. Embassies and Consulates - Around the world
Engaging Audiences
Buddy Press - Creating a social network for an event
Quora - Social media for events
Storify - Creating stories using social media
Survey Monkey - Survey tool
Event Promotion
Eventbrite - Selling event tickets and promoting via social networks
Facebook Events - Discover and promote events
Lanyrd - Social media tool for conferences
Mail Chimp- Free email marketing
Plancast - Discover and promote location-based events
Trade Publications
Travel Weekly
Travel Agent Magazine
Travel Age West
Transportation
AirportCityCodes.com - 3-digit codes for airports around the world
Airline Phone Numbers - Large, small and international airlines
AutoSlash - Cheap rental cars including best publically available rates
Car Rental Phone Numbers - U.S. Only
Carey - Chauffeured services with global locations
Flight Tracker - Status in air and on the ground
Public Transportation - Useful links and information from around the U.S.
SeatGuru or SeatExpert - Airline seat maps
Taxi Service - U.S. only, by zip code
Travel Alerts and Warnings - U.S. Department of State
TSA.gov - Transportation Security Administration
Visa Requirements - Global requirements by citizenship
Visa and Passport - CIBT Global service
World-Airport-Codes.com - 3-digit codes for airports
Weather/Climate
Farmer's Almanac - Weather and more local/regional information
SunriseSunset.com - Sunrise/sunset times for specific dates around the world
Weather.com - The Weather Channel
WeatherBase.com - Records and averages around the world
WorldClimate.com - Averages for cities around the globe
Miscellaneous
Alltop Travel News - comprehensive list of travel blogs updated daily
Award Wallet - Manages frequent flyer miles, hotel and credit card points
BiddingForTravel (Priceline) or BetterBidding (Hotwire) - booking intelligence for travel auction sites
Business Etiquette - Business culture guide for the international traveler
Centers for Disease Control - Worldwide health warnings
Concierge.com - Local information in 175+ cities
E-bates and EvReward - Cash back or miles on travel purchases
Happy Zebra - Travel tools (world clocks, area codes, distances, sunrise/sunset, etc.)
International Phone Calls - Calling Guide
MeetingJobs.com - For the job seeker or employer
Meeting Room Space Calculator - room size required for banquet, school room, trade show, etc.
Metric Conversion - Pressure, temperature, weight, length, volume
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