Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Flexible Space Utilization A modern hotel venue must be versatile. Content Creation Producing relevant and educational content positions your hotel as a thought leader in the small-meetings space: Blog posts on themes such as How to Plan Budget-Friendly Meetings or Top Features of a Small Group-Friendly Venue.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Luckily, Kristen Cooper wrote an article about the key things to keep in mind while negotiating AV prices. This article also includes tactical tips like how to prevent that dreaded extra invoice and how to watch out for underbidding on AV labor. ? Related articles and resources. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2020

Recently, BizBash shared an article that proposed the hub and spoke method. This is essentially a way to connect small groups of people and speakers across several venues, merging old-school and virtual events together in spectacular fashion. Now, why does this make sense and what does it even mean?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI. Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues. Contact Smart Meetings today to help you get started.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

In the Wired article, Wouters and Carroll demonstrate just how easy it was to open a Saflok keycard lock. It starts off with doing your due diligence with the venue. Planners can work with venues,” he says. Kleinfeld says venues can place uniformed security near entrances and exits and monitor video cameras more often. “A

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Articles, surveys and webinars, oh my! This article, which appeared in the January 2023 issue, breaks down the NZCE Roadmap, a comprehensive document offering meeting professionals guidance in their journeys to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in their workplaces and events. We know sustainability is important.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. After your set your goals and know your event’s vision, your venue should be one of your first selections to secure your event dates. What type of an event is it?

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Additional articles and resources: Virtual Event Platform vs Virtual Event Production Company. Platforms Are The New Venues…But Is That Enough? Additional articles and resources: The Best Video Format For Events. We’ve compiled a list of those features just for you! ? What do you think about the future of events?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

A few top execs from the world’s most creative companies chimed in with their thoughts on these new technologies in this article. Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Venue Sourcing 101. An event’s success is often tied to its venue. Click To Tweet.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Choose the venue that is best suited to help you achieve whatever your goal is Write a blurb here referencing our article about “Everything You Need To Know To Plan A Successful Event” → Decide on the activities that will occur at the event Are you going to be doing any team building exercises? Why is it called a green room?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Selecting a venue. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. Creating the e vent/venue map. This role is vital to making the event an venue aesthetically pleasing. Making sure the venue and the equipment are safe and secure.

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inVOYAGE

AUGUST 10, 2023

Guest Article: by Pure Arabia DMC Oman, a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, offers a treasure trove of award-winning venues and unforgettable experiences. The resort offers a variety of event spaces, including lush gardens, a private beach, and intimate indoor venues.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And it’s no secret that when event profs go to sleep, their dreams consist of a series of jumping quotes, venue possibilities, key-note speakers to snatch … So when you have to add event AV costs to the equation, some smoke might start coming out of your head. Make sure you head onto the full article to read the complete list!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. And I think that’s a great conversation to have and we kind of in the article, which we’ll post in the show notes. You’ve seen the headlines by now PSAV Acquires Encore. You can negotiate these contracts.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! From historical sites to contemporary marvels, Atlanta’s unique venues provide a backdrop that’s as diverse as the city itself.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

As the Live Music Capital of the World® , Austin offers a vibrant metro area with many remarkable event venues. This means you can find a venue that perfectly suits your event’s capacity and budgetary needs. The venue is composed of four distinct spaces. Planning to marry the love of your life?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Make sure to check out our guide on How to Save Up to $30,000 on your Venue WiFi! ?? She wrote an entire article on how to create a good presentation in 10 simple steps! . ? Related articles and resources. This article from Kaitlin Colston explains 10 tips on how to make the most out of your event WiFi. ??

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 2, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics—many hotels, event venues, and restaurants are having significant trouble servicing meeting groups. To remedy this, two executives with a combined 87 years of hospitality-industry experience have partnered to start a staffing company that will connect trained workers with hotels and venues on a short-term basis.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

Much like an in-person event needs a venue where everyone comes together, a virtual event is inevitably in need of a platform where attendees can gather. Just like venues – there are dozens of platforms available in the market. Some are simple and straightforward and offer minimal features.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Choosing the right venue is crucial for event success. Not only does the venue set the tone and influence overall event outcomes, it also directly impacts the attendee experience, which shapes each participant’s perceptions, engagement, and enjoyment. of attendees said conference venues can make or break their experience.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Television studios and virtual event venues exist, and so do green screens, visuals, and AV professionals. Around four months ago, we put out an article that discussed at length the power of storytelling. The Art of Storytelling.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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Endless Events

JUNE 18, 2020

It does sound like a mouthful, but in the COVID-19 era, this will be new code venues swear by. A couple of weeks ago, Bizbash published an article tackling the topic. And venues that wish to stay afloat must put extra effort into assuring this safety. So, are you confused yet? At its core, it’s about trust and credibility.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like? Book an event venue.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This guest article is excerpted from the book, Event Success: Maximizing the Business Impact of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Experiences by Alon Alroy, Eran Ben-Shushan and Boaz Katz, which will be published by Wiley March 29. Event planners will refer to event venues not as ‘online’ or ‘in-person’ but as hybrid.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Now that rebookings are behind us, there is a tremendous amount of opportunity to look at new venues, destinations and inclusions.” Travel & Leisure published an article referencing Kayak’s 2024 outlook on airfares, which showed that domestic flights could steadily drop up to 16% next year.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

Deep in an attendee’s heart, there is always that expectation that something magical will happen once they enter a venue. There's always that expectation that something magical will happen once the attendee enters a venue. Make Magic with Event Technology. It doesn’t necessarily have to be life-changing, of course. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

There are a variety of different areas you can make changes in, from venues to catering and overall event production. Sourcing venues that are easily reachable by public transportation or foot can greatly reduce your environmental impact. Event after event we see the outcomes of what the venue and environment look like from attendees.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. You will want to ensure the materials included will provide sufficient volume for the size of the venue. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 28, 2019

And the first topic originated from an article published on The Verge about mobile-only tickets. Will agrees on the issue of ticket scalping, saying that it “can really, really hurt ticket sales” and “they look bad upon the venue, or the artist, and everything like that. “This article talks about Twickets.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode of Event Brew, the entire Brew Crew shares their thoughts on planners and organizations boycotting venues, hotels, destinations, and more. They can also boycott specific venues, hotels, or companies. This article at PCMA said, ‘We encourage dialogues, not boycotts.’ Should planners have a say in event boycotts?

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2020

In this article, we explore why “all-in-one” virtual event platforms just won’t cut it if you want to be successful in this somewhat stressful endeavor! Whether it was venue or equipment-related, you might have a sinking feeling that those costs simply can’t be recouped. Here’s the catch: it can’t. That’s an incredible first step!

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

café is undergoing a major renovation as I write this article. Copyright: InterContinental Berlin Venue experience The event wasn’t a buyout, but a large part of the event spaces and rooms at InterContinental Berlin were reserved for the event, offering luxury of space for meetings and events in central Berlin.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

This article will help you navigate these sometimes difficult conversations! Perhaps because of a change in location, cost increase at a venue, or union labor. If your decision-maker is a reading/writing learner the best way to argue your case is to present educational articles about what you need an increase for. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. In this article, you’ll find what you need to roll with the punches and plan successful gatherings—even if the situation changes before your event takes place. You’ll avoid cancellations by people who won’t travel and reduce crowds at the venue to enhance Covid safety.

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