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Ten Questions to Ask a Potential Event Vendor

Smart Meetings

Here are the 10 questions you need to ask the event tech vendor before you get started. Their answer should provide a 360-degree view of what you can expect after you have contracted with the vendor; you need to know how they will handle your account from signing to the event execution.

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Best Project Management Tools for Event Planners

Endless Events

Depending on your needs, budget, and event size, you might find that one program works better than others. To cover your bases, here are 11 of the best options for event planners. These cover everything from general task management tools to programs with specific event planning functionality. Image via Slack. DoubleDutch.

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

Smart Meetings

Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues. These findings underscore the growing emphasis on environmental considerations in venue selection and event planning within the industry.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conference Management: Mastering the Art of Successful Events

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Conference Planning and Strategy: Laying the Foundation Every successful conference starts with a rock-solid foundation built through careful event planning and strategy. This stage is where the blueprint for the event comes to life, setting the tone for everything that follows.

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The Importance Of Feedback & Follow-Up Meeting After Events

Endless Events

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Collect all your pre- and post-event survey responses, talk to everybody involved in the event planning process, and get your reports ready. The experience of an event is often a fleeting one. Start planning.

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Hybrid Event Budget: 7 Items & Tips To Consider

Endless Events

While it is impossible to give event planners a generalized estimate of the budget for hybrid events, we can break it down into bite-sized items that’ll make the budgeting process much more manageable. Hybrid Event Budgets: How Much? The best way to get an estimate is to start calling vendors and building your event RFP.

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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

Endless Events

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place.

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