Meeting and Convention Planners

Significant Points

Planners often work long hours in the period prior to and during a meeting or convention, and extensive travel may be required.
Employment is expected to grow faster than average.
Opportunities will be best for individuals with a bachelor's degree and some meeting planning experience.

Area and Industry employment and wages
Meeting and convention planners: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Meeting and convention planners in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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See the Occupational Outlook Handbook in print.