Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Organizations that have seen the value of events (and event budget trends) are ready to invest further, but that’s not the case for everyone. The challenge is that as demand for meetings rises, so will the cost of finding and renting the perfect venue. What do your event budget trends look like in the coming year?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the simplest is to conduct a walk-through of the venue before the event. You need to ensure that only attendees are allowed into your event spaces. Some venues allow open access, and without clear identification, it’s hard to know who belongs in the room. Then, plan accordingly. KC : Slowly but surely, yes.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Piggybacking on another event. It’s tricky.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So while personalization is a must in today’s event climate, improving the efficiency of the planning process is just as important when it comes to the viability of creating these types of experiences. That’s where event technology comes in. Use these 4 ideas to create an engaging, more personalized event agenda.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

It also talks about the tools an event professionals can use to weave the data into a story to improve future events. The Stress behind Event Management. According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017. Lighting washes in blues and violets across the beautiful architecture add a sense of drama while highlighting the best features of the venue – the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. Notably, sections of Comb SuperWall were used around the rest of the venue too, to imitate columns for example.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Have enough stations for the number of attendees and make sure they are placed at convenient intervals around the festival venue. Building on the previous step, make sure event goers are aware of where the stations are. Or strict parking conditions at your outdoor venue that you need to make sure attendees comply with.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs. Nearly half!

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The second is to ask yourself what’s possible in your event space. Realistically, the whole world isn’t at your disposal, and you already have an idea of where the limits lie when it comes to venues. So what’s going to work in your venue? Diagram summer events, no stress Get Started Free These summer event themes bring the heat!

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

2017 was another big year for the group business industry, which we saw grow 4% over the previous year. Planners and properties created a record number of events with our diagramming software , and hundreds of new connections are being made all the time through Social Tables’ planning network. Let venues know how they’re doing.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

B2B Events: Events for professionals meaning to meet other professionals, network and make business. These events can take different forms: In-person Events: People, speakers and companies meeting on-site in a dedicated venue. Especially for consumer events and large B2B events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Most recently, Clover joined the company as head of event management. Thompson is director of meeting and event services at Talley Management Group in Mount Royal, New Jersey.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with essential event planning skills, are key to managing these complex tasks effectively. In this guide, well explain event planning, provide steps to get started, outline the essential skills, and offer practical tips to keep everything running smoothly.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As Janet Sperstad’s white-paper Purposeful Meetings: How to Plan With Deeper Meaning, Innovation, & Insight shows, the concept of “purposeful meetings” became the theme of IMEX America 2017. C2 pushes the envelope for event experiences. The Boston event, now in its fifth year, has countless moving parts.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Brought to light by Janet Sperstad’s white-paper Purposeful Meetings: How to Plan With Deeper Meaning, Innovation, & Insight lays out, this concept of “purposeful meetings” ultimately became the theme of IMEX America 2017 and continues to be the focus of the meetings industry.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Step-By-Step Guide to Planning Corporate Events 1. Define the Event’s Goals and Objectives Every successful corporate event begins with clear goals. Identifying the purpose helps inform every decision, from venue selection to content. Event Agenda example powered by Eventtia.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Because I’m an entrepreneur who’s providing the fastest-growing network of meetings and conference venues in the U.S., For more insights from Chris Kelly download our latest report, featuring 12 trends shaping our industry in 2017. . More than 220 million meetings are conducted in America each month.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

New York Fashion Week is held in February and September of each year, is a semi-annual city-wide event (generally lasting 7–9 days) when international fashion collections are shown to buyers, the press, and the general public. . With so many events and venues to manage, getting VIP attendees to show up is no easy task.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

So where does one draw the line between event needs and event wants ? Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. F&B, A/V, and venue rental. More often than not, these things come down to the price tag. The Big Three.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Another event-planning pain point is moving attendees throughout a venue or experience, whether it’s for check-in at the entrance, or for moving around a city for a multi-venue conference (like CES). Technology that moves attendees more efficiently. Printer-friendly version.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With a Customer Satisfaction Score above 90%, Eventtia is pro-active in accompanying its clients throughout the entire event planning cycle, ensuring an agile reaction. Tripleseat Tripleseat is a software company that delivers event management solutions for the hospitality industry, targeting restaurants, hotels, and venues.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. February 2-3, 2017: RAI Amsterdam , The Netherlands 1½-day workshop, registration now open — €895. Using white space at events. Planning versus improv. Help Wanted—Venues for my participation techniques workshops!

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Eventtia

JANUARY 26, 2024

It offers all-in-one event management software and venue-sourcing services to multiple clients. We strongly recommend conducting your own research before choosing the best event management platform. While both Cvent and Bizzabo offer event-planning solutions, they both present differences. What is Bizzabo?

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 9, 2020

Le Méridien Putrajaya also offers meeting equipment and services to make event-planning a breeze. The hotel has dedicated planners to help design your event, from function space set-up to technology. Treat and re-energize your meeting participants with delicious event catering, from coffee breaks to banquets.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 7, 2021

Promote your event on social media or via your email list. For event planning, promotion, registration, and measurement, it’s best to use an end-to-end event planning solution to make your event run smoothly. At SXSW 2017, Gatorade offered a complete athletic experience in the form of a combine.

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inVOYAGE

AUGUST 24, 2023

From 2017 to November 2021, the property underwent vast improvements and joined the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts collection. We know at times event planning can be stressful and that’s when our partnership becomes essential. Together we can overcome any challenge and turn a situation into something even greater.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 21, 2018

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park has been spot on from day one; we are the only hotel in Thailand that is able to offer such a large amount of accommodations to our MICE partners and corporate groups, and at the same time provide them with enough meeting space and dining venues.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Let’s see “the addition of SAV is an important step towards PSAV’s goal of being the ultimate local resource for corporate association and event planners around the globe.” October 2017, sometimes I wish I could do dramatic readings of press releases. Brandt Krueger: October 2017, PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. This month on January 14th, 2019, PSAV published a press release announcing the purchase agreement for PSAV to acquire Encore Event Technologies. October 2017. Will this merger change that?

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Social Tables

JUNE 5, 2018

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Event planning isn’t easy. It all starts by designing your event as an experience that attendees can’t help but share. How to create and measure audience participation.

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Social Tables

JUNE 5, 2018

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Event planning isn’t easy. It all starts by designing your event as an experience that attendees can’t help but share.

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