International Resources - Robin, Effie, Lamesha, Trish

Submitted by: Robin, Effie, Lamesha and Trish

Below is a list of various resources to assist in different aspects of planning an international event or an event that will include international attendees.



INTERNATIONAL CALENDERS/HOLIDAYS

http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/
Choose a year over a 12-year range – text format lists observances for many religions
Choose a religion/group
Choose a language

http://timeanddate.com/
Choose a year over an 11-year range
Many options for customization including “some” religious observances to “all” religious observances


FOOD

http://www.newhope.com/naturalcategorybuyer

http://www.nal.usda.gov/foodstamp/Topics/ethnic.htm

http://ejw.i8.com/ethnic.html

http://foodanddrink.preferredconsumer.com/


TRAVEL

http://www.multicultural.com/ (they have a section with a multicultural travel news letter for event planners that looks like it might be useful)

http://www.bizbash.com/


ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS

http://www.cyborlink.com/

http://www.executiveplanet.com/

http://www.bspage.com/address.html

http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/ibrd.asp

http://www.effectivemeetings.com/guru/solution_index.asp


BOOKS

The International Dictionary of Event Management by Joe Goldblatt & Kathleen Nelson

Event Planning - The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events by Judy Allen