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More and more event planners are relying on their smart phones and tablets to conduct their business.  With the thousands of applications available for a variety of phones, it’s easy to see why.  The question becomes which ones to use and why.  Sorting through the countless apps can be a task in of itself so we’ve compiled a top 5 list that no Event/Meeting Planner should be without. 

Super Planner

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-planner-event-planning/id383727111?mt=8

A comprehensive event planning app includes a Capacity Calculator for estimating seating configurations for meeting venues, Food and Beverage Calculator to accurately estimate how much to serve, as well as Staffing and Audio Visual; making this the ideal app for all your event planning needs. ($9.99)

Mint

http://www.mint.com/

Never lose track of your expenses again with this app that consolidates all your financial data in one place.  This application will help you create a budget and keep tabs on your event expenditures so you know how much money you have left to spend.  All of your transaction history is also stored so you can analyze and create reporting using easy-to- use graphs and charts.  (FREE)

Bump

www.bumptechnologies.com

Technology meets networking in this modern spin on exchanging business cards.  Avoid having a stack of business cards after an event by simply “bumping” your contact.  By simply tapping your smartphones together, you can seamlessly transfer all your contact information to each other and never fumble for another pen again.  (FREE)

Skype

www.skype.com

The same skype service you utilize for web chatting is available as an app too!  Save your cell minutes and use skype to make free phones and web chat over a Wi-Fi connection.   This handy app also allows you to send text message and check voicemails.  (FREE)

WeatherBug

http://weather.weatherbug.com/mobile/weatherbug-for-iphone.html

Nothing ruins an event like a rain storm.  Get the upper hand on mother nature and plan ahead.  The WeatherBug app gives up up-to-date and accurate weather forecasts so you can be aware of any inclement weather threatening your special event and have time to activate your contingency plans.  (FREE)

Miami, FL (Jan. 28, 2010) – Planning a meeting at sea requires searching for detailed ship information and not always finding what you need. Now, with Seasite.com, the first cruise portal for meetings and events, incentive cruise and group travel buyers will find all the ship data they need in one place – at no cost.

“Everyone who procures group travel should bookmark Seasite.com to simplify cruise sourcing and planning” said Jo Kling, CEO Seasite.com.

Seasite.com provides 24/7 access to all cruise brands, so that you can: 

1-   Search and compare cruise options; then create an online RFP and submit it to multiple cruise lines.
      (Seasite’s group pricing is the same as booking direct.)

2-   Find ship data never before offered online or in print, such as:
      - Meeting/function room capacities
      - Details about private group dining
   

3-   Identify the cruise lines most committed to groups, and search their mini-sites (all laid out the same —
      when you’re familiar with one, you’re familiar with all.)

4-   Search for a cruise anywhere in the world by any date range. Sort your results by meetings-specific
      criteria.

5-   Refer to the Knowledge Center to answer all your questions, e.g.
      -  What will your group travel budget buy?
      -  What’s a typical budget for an Association cruise?
      -  How do Cruise vs. hotel costs compare, including tax deductibility?

For cruise sourcing, visit www.seasite.com