Just Announced: New Online Directory for the Meetings and Events Industry

Chicago, IL, February 10, 2009 --(PR.com)-- PlannerWire, the News, Information and Community website for meeting and event professionals, today announced the launch of the redesigned PlannerWire Online Buyers' Guide on www.PlannerWire.com. The revamped online directory expands upon the original Buyers' Guide and offers resources and benefits not found on other industry sites.

The new and improved PlannerWire Buyers' Guide provides a gateway to the fastest-growing resource for the meetings and events industry. From hotels and destinations to conference centers and DMCs - and everything in between - the new PlannerWire Online Buyers' Guide is the source for everything industry-related, all in one strategic, online location.

Incorporating the latest online technology, PlannerWire allows navigation to comprehensive event destinations, solutions, services, and product categories. The PlannerWire Online Buyers' Guide enables users to link directly to a supplier's video or text listing, website and contact email. Burgeoning one-click access connects planners to suppliers for total product and service information.

The new online directory also provides immediate access to other exclusive PlannerWire resources, such as convention/trade show and event listings, a full industry job board, and the new hot rates and dates section, which provides meeting and event professionals with the latest word on group promotions and specials.

"I am amazed at how fast the directory is growing," says Keith Johnston, OnSite Events Group Vice President. "We are building a comprehensive database of hotels, destinations and service providers to better serve our users, and the industry is embracing this resource for its ease of use. We have 1,000 listings to enter and activate, and the database has just launched!"

The PlannerWire Online Buyers' Guide is a one-stop resource for planners looking to find the best products and services for the meetings and events industry. Searchable by product category, company name or worldwide location, the PlannerWire Online Buyers' Guide connects planners to solutions with the click of a mouse.

Advertisers are already taking advantage of PlannerWire's audience of industry buyers and decision-makers. Interested companies may contact Keith Johnston with OnSite Events, (312) 224-1635, or by email at Keith@PlannerWire.com. Special launch rates are available at www.PlannerWireDirectory.com.

About PlannerWire

PlannerWire.com, free of cost to meeting and event professionals, offers targeted subsections to quickly and easily find needed industry news, information, community features and resources.

PlannerWire.com is the industry's one-stop, efficient source to obtain news and information, enhance the event lifestyle, enrich careers, interact with peers and colleagues, and locate properties, destinations and services, all in one convenient, online location. PlannerWire.com is wholly owned and operated by OnSite Events, Inc. and OnSite Event Media.

For more information, visit www.PlannerWire.com or contact Keith Johnston at 312.224.1635 or Keith@PlannerWire.com.

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