Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. Whichever option you choose, both vendors will make your event look effortless and high-quality. Sourcing vendors and crew. Venue selection. Vendor collaboration.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

there could be accidental damage to the venue. It protects you and all other insured parties involved, for essentially anything that is out of your control within the realm of the venue, event planner, caterers, etc. The general rule of thumb is that most venues require event liability insurance for at least $1,000,000. .

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

But on the other hand, a great layout might just be the key to get your attendees to fall in love with the event! So, are you ready to find out what is the ultimate event layout that will make your attendees fall in love, and return for round two? And maybe even truly have your attendees fall in love with your event as well.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Consider booking your AV team prior to your venue. What type of an event is it?

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ADMEI

AUGUST 27, 2024

Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences 27 August 2024 In the ever-evolving world of corporate events, thinking outside the box has become more than just a catchy phrase—it's a necessity. This shift in approach is where the power of unique venues and experiences truly shines.

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

And while many planners and attendees alike are more than ready to return to live events in full swing, there are a few things to consider. As easy as it is to get swept up in the joy of it all, managing attendee expectations is crucial to ensure a smooth transition back into live experiences. What is required from attendees?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. An engaging agenda isnt just about filling time slotsits about creating an experience.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. Attendees expect great (and free!) There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. How will attendees use the internet? Bad event WiFi can ruin your event.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. Pledging to create sustainable events is also your chance to explain the why behind your green policies, so attendees are less likely to complain about paper straws if they know your goal in advance. . Minimize Shipping.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Venue sourcing venue affordability, availability, and inflexible hotel staff contribute to the frustration of event planners. Planners expressed disappointment with venues and hotels that have raised fees while simultaneously cutting services, leading to an increased perception of unfairness and dissatisfaction.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 7, 2021

But never before, at least not to this extent, did they have to wonder about the chances of attendees being seriously harmed – or even dying. Or is it the venue? And I think second to that, the venue holds a big part of this because restrictions are restrictions. But what about the vendors? I’d be like, nope.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. If you’re hosting an online event, here’s what you need to know about virtual venues: What is a Virtual Event Platform?

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

The best way to get an estimate is to start calling vendors and building your event RFP. As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. Main Hybrid Event Budget Items. F&B / Catering.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming allows attendees to share the event with friends and co-workers who might enjoy it, which expands your reach. Attendees don’t have to take the time to travel to an event, and their employer doesn’t have to foot the bill. If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re planning a conference, it’s very likely you’ll need to contract and negotiate a hotel room block for your attendees. A room block is a reservation of a certain number of hotel rooms for your attendees to stay in. We’ve got years of experience and have worked with thousands of different venues.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. First, they had just met in June at the postponed 2021 event, but summer is the busy season for attendees who need to get the job done while the sun shines, so they were eager to get back on track. “I All-Day Education.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. And so naturally, the market followed.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Not only will they feel safer, but attendees will turn to them with questions at an event – anything from asking for bathroom locations to following their directions in the case of a security breach or evacuation. When you’re planning a safe event, you probably think in terms of how many people you can comfortably fit in the venue.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

2020 Virtual Event Trend: Personalization for Attendees. Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need. Personalization for attendees leads to a more successful event. Your attendees will feel they got much more value out of attending when their needs are met. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

So what I want to do is talk to you a little bit how you can save money when it comes to that hotel wifi and for your events and how you can get by making sure you’re getting exactly what you need for the right price and that you’re not forced, again, into any conversations where you have to choose one vendor just to save $30,000, right?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Too often, planners end up footing the bill for mistakes and mismanagement on the part of vendors, all of which could have been avoided beforehand. You hired the vendor. And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I Giveback programs are very important to clients.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need. Personalization for attendees leads to a more successful event. Your attendees will feel they got much more value out of attending when their needs are met. Buckle up it’s going to be an exciting ride! .

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Planners did not seem to be in synch with attendee priorities in a few areas. Marketing and promotion. percent used video. Demand for Green and Safe.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional and industry attendees. Safe Travels. Safety is the watchword for everyone involved in this global event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Registration is a good indication of event quality and attendee demand. . Even so, tracking registration figures over time for similar types of events can help you gauge attendee interest. . Not all attendees will fill them out, but you can glean a lot of information about your event from surveys. Post-Event Surveys.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scott Frankel Attendees to Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience, hosted at Paris Las Vegas, were treated to a free learning session led by Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media LLC & Conference-On-Demand + LIVE. Whichever direction you head in, both require a thorough needs assessment that goes beyond venue specs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

A bad AV mistake like projectors that stop working during your keynote bringing the presentation to a halt, will make attendees immediately regret coming. Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. Skimping on Audio.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. To help offset some of the planning, it’s important to work closely with event experts and the venue to streamline the experience.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For example, instead of hiring a third-party vendor, they are doing it themselves, becoming their own designers. Labor shortages are significant factors on the planner and venue side. Meeting professionals and attendees are focusing on safety. Planners are also taking on more responsibility to cut their costs. Meeting Trend No.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

“[Meeting professionals] have the unique ability to create meetings and events that offer an opportunity to belong, through thoughtful consideration of content, language, collateral, venue, destination, agenda, session and design.”. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? Dasher asked.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it. By shopping local, you help create a more inclusive community and your attendees get to bond over discovering a new spot together. If you’re not familiar with the area, ask your attendees to pitch their suggestions.

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