Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

Two years later, they are one of the most important event trends of 2022. However, many event planners still ask: what are the benefits of hybrid events? Therefore, each hybrid event model comes with its own set of unique perks and considerations. Sponsors and exhibitors can also greatly benefit from hybrid events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Zaliznock also explores how Canadian venues incorporate sustainable practices and Indigenous ingredients, encouraging environmental responsibility while delivering distinctive dining experiences. Smart Meetings delves into the benefits of incorporating these elements into event menus to support attendees well-being.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

Being a leader for your clients, your event planning team, and even your event planning community can begin with this deceptively simple exercise. Writing an event planning mission statement won’t just define and communicate “ your purpose, whether that’s in the office or simply in life.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

Congratulations, you’re planning an event for your company. But, you’re probably realizing there’s a lot more to event planning than just drinks, food, music, and RSVPs. You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . there could be accidental damage to the venue.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. .” ” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. Sustainability benefits the environment, of course, but it should benefit your brand, too!

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. ” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

Armed with this information, you’ll be better prepared to advise planners as you receive detailed information on their ideas and requests for events, games and motivating team-building competitions that can get quite exuberant. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Naturally Good. A Complex No-brainer. Creative Ideas.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres , to find out.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Not Understanding Event WiFi.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

If this is your first time planning an event, chances are, knowing where to get started can be daunting, but fear not as you’ve come to the right place. In this ultimate event planning guide, we will discuss all you need to know about planning, organizing, and executing an event in this step-by-step guide.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Contacting references and discussing the planner’s history with corporate event planning can help you decide if the client is a good fit for your event needs. Finally, you need to find a planner you trust to honor and support your company’s brand identity during the event or meeting. Venue Management.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. Nearly any event can be live streamed.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. So let’s jump in and look at a few things: The importance of execution in event planning. The roles event goers can play in providing that data – actively or passively. What event aspects you can improve with crowdshaping.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

The past year has undoubtedly been the year of virtual events, thanks to Covid-19. But chances are, online events are likely to stay even after the pandemic because of the many benefits they provide. But how does one decipher whether their virtual event has really been a success?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. Should you arrange transportation for attendees to get to another venue, or would you cancel it altogether?

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Before you can make big changes to the way you a re planning events and doing business, you need to make a plan. There are a variety of different areas you can make changes in, from venues to catering and overall event production. Start with taking a hard look at your events.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Generally, this can include being conscious of the food you eat or the items you buy and making more sustainable choices to benefit the environment (e.g., Events won’t become more sustainable on their own. Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Café, this space can be adapted to host breakfast and lunch events. It benefits from abundant natural daylight, offering additional space and flexibility for your event. This option delivers significant benefits that can bring your brand to life and leave a lasting impression on your attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

So, what can you do to make sure your event is seen as a necessary strategic tool every year? Let’s explore five key strategies to make your event plan resilient and ensure that your corporate gatherings thrive year after year. To ensure long-term success, make it a habit to track and measure the value of your event.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. The challenges of planning events with a firm ‘why’.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Regardless of the scale of your event, planning a safe event needs to be your priority.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Choose venues and locations that are easily accessible by foot, bike or public transportation Choose venues that are within a short walking, biking, or public transportation distance from each other, ideally no more than 15 minutes. Photo: Dublin city centre.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The EPCP teaches that preparedness is "a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action to ensure effective coordination during incident response. Civil Disturbances : Is your event taking place on the anniversary of a protest? Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The virtual tools introduced during the rush to streaming, such as appointment scheduling, directed networking and messaging can bridge and augment programming in the ballroom to benefit attendees and sponsors alike. Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Why Collaboration Matters No matter how successful a DMC or DO is on its own, combining resources with their counterpart offers significant benefits. Relationships are integral to success in every field — even more so in the event destination sphere. In reality, DOs and DMCs can become powerful collaborators.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Often venues will give you discounts and pressure you to use In-House AV but realize this is completely negotiable and you do not need to. If the discount seems good but you don’t like the team that will make for a long event. Look into hiring outside the venue, a 3rd party AV company is at your event for you, and only you.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be. What we’ve been preaching instead is a radical shift in your event planning mindset: putting event technology at the center of your event strategy. The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022! Albert’s Aha!

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

We’ve reached the point of experiencing an event without actually having to be there in person. You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. We’ll discover: The reality of virtual speakers at events. The benefits of hybrid events. So, let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

It involves a vast range of requirements and needs, from barrier-free venue access to audiovisual aids and sign language interpretation and it can be a challenging task, especially for events with limited resources. But what can event organizers do today to make their events more open and accessible to all?

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2018

When it comes to events, the concept is quite similar. Since you’ll hunt for a venue, it is good to learn about seasons. Venues often share bookings with other events such as weddings or receptions. Instead, schedule wisely, see if you can pick out a date when there are no other events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Pick a fun theme and experiential activities, but remember to ensure everything is aligned to the overall purpose of the event. If you want to build connections, you can also rehash your conference planning and go for a smaller venue with a more intimate time. A Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Conference Venue.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2018

With the help of projection mapping in events, guests are able to walk through an ordinary venue feeling as if they are in a completely different environment. Wondering how you can implement such an engaging effect at your next event? The benefits of using projection mapping in events. Clear scope of the project.

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