More and more organizations are increasing their global presence, creating a demand for more international meetings. Is your organization "going global" ?

International meetings are among the most complex events to plan, but some of the most fun! With extenuating circumstances, planners must take extra care to cross every 't' and dot every 'i'.

According to Professional Meeting Management^®, Fifth Edition (PMM5), "An international meeting is defined as an event that draws an international audience from three or more countries." PMM5 also notes that meetings can be considered either inbound or outbound depending on whether or not they are held in one's own country. Chapter 22 by Sue Tinnish and chapter 16 by Leigh Wintz in PMM5 focus on international meetings and multicultural aspects of meetings.

A major area of concern for international meeting attendees continues to be travel safety. Help alleviate attendee anxiety surrounding travel saftety by:

• Staying up-to-date with current events
• Checking Web sites such as the United States Department of Homeland Security, BBC, or the United States Department of State regularly for additional travel requirements and news
• Providing attendees and speakers with information such as passport and Visa requirements, baggage restrictions, checklists, and travel tips in advance

Use the resources below to learn more about international planning and management.

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