Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Preparation matters. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility. Be sure to partner with sophisticated virtual meeting technology vendors that feature AI-based tools. This could also be true in 2023 and beyond so now is the time to prepare.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Who are your vendors, and would they be self-sufficient in preparing for a weather event, or would they need emergency guidance? In addition, forming solid relationships with your venue hosts and maintaining good communication with them will benefit you if an emergency arises and you need to make changes on short notice.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B.

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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. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Don’t leave anything to chance.

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Vendor Events Planner Certification 265

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. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Management Destination Management Vendor Certification 215

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Transitioning the Mission. A Humbling Award to Affirm Noble Efforts.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Many in-house providers are convenient but can be more costly and often times the benefits of using in-house AV do not outweigh the negatives. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event. Planning an event?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Well, the problem here is that you settle and become complacent with your vendors, choosing the ones you’ve been working with forever. At the end of the day, it’s going to be a great investment, because it will allow you to see through the smoke and mirrors of vendors, and ultimately make the best choice for your event.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Doesn’t hurt to ask, but similar to asking for a discount, be prepared to offer something in return. We’ve been talking a whole lot about Av quotes.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Planning Impacts Perception Hosting a large-scale corporate event is a massive undertaking, coordinating a variety of vendors to bring your brand to life in a way that aligns with your target audience. When check-in lines are long and slow, itineraries are confusing, or vendors are understaffed, guests take note.

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Destination Management Vendor Events Advertising 193

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

As the IoT market matures, vendor consolidation will likely occur, creating a smaller number of vendors with more cohesive system offerings. Rather, it should push hospitality professionals to think about how they can take advantage of the immense benefits of IoT and get ahead of the vulnerabilities.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

In fact, a long-term timeline can actually benefit your day-of timeline because it set you up for success. Long-term event planning timelines have even more benefits than the ones we’ve already pointed out. There’s really no end to the benefits of organizational tools like timelines. Add vendor timelines.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Finally, you should book early to ensure your AV company has plenty of time to prepare a successful event, thus avoiding any rush fees. When you’re negotiating with in-house vendors, let them know that you want to bring in out-of-house AV. But, sometimes, even with those fees, it can be cheaper to bring in out-of-house vendors.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. There are more forms of retargeting along with their benefits presented in this Bizzabo guide. Tell us your favorite tips to prepare for event problems below! You should approach sponsors at this early stage as well.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Identify community organizations and establish vendor and supplier relationships. Caesars for Good Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos is facilitating donations through ticket redemption kiosks and point-of-sale systems at both properties in Cherokee and Murphy, NC benefiting the United Way of Haywood County. Measure and share impact.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Disregarding the benefits of a solid backup plan Just when you think you’ve prevented every possible hiccup, something will inevitably go wrong. If it rains at an outdoor event, will you panic or will you have a tent prepared to shelter guests from the elements? Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? of organizers are either switching or planning to switch their event software vendors within the next year, underscoring the dynamic nature of this industry. We just ran our conference with a new vendor.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 13, 2021

Unfortunately, many high schools don’t prepare students with valuable life skills like budgeting, cooking, basic home repair, or filing taxes. Teach time-management skills, budgeting best practices, and help prepare them for future loan expenses. Super Smash Brothers, FIFA, and Call of Duty are fan favorites.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Benefits of planning a purpose-driven event. One way of doing this (which we love) is to use vendors with shared values to create a thread that runs through the entire event, reinforcing the brand message. Round-up of the benefits of getting clear on your events ‘why’. Creates a robust network of like-minded vendors.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. The platform also features a WYSIWYG editor for preparing participant badges, certificates, and personalized QR codes to implement lead retrieval and attendance tracking. . Albert’s Aha! 6Connex empowers attendee exploration.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Encourage community members to attend, bring goods to donate, and learn about the benefiting organization. Benefit concerts are an entertaining and enjoyable way to bring the community together in support of a charity or organization. Offer valuable classes to residents, such as tax preparation seminars or CPR training.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

Soon enough, both event planners and attendees understood the unique benefits of virtual events over their in-person counterparts: it’s cheaper to host (and typically the registration fees are also cheaper for participants), faster to organize, and you don’t have to worry about travel arrangements and accommodations.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2018

It’s best to be educated and prepared when working with an AV Union to prevent being caught off guard. The reason why that it benefits them is that they get consistent labor and then that way, sometimes also, the unions, similar to in-house companies, will give kickbacks back to the hotels as well when they book business.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 27, 2021

How front desk software can benefit the hotel business. Should a guest cancel their booking or change the dates of their stay, the front desk will be instantly aware of it and not spend time on unnecessary preparations. Ask a potential vendor how often they update their functionality and what level of tech support they provide.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2019

After all of the planning and preparation that goes into an event, it would be incredibly disheartening to have an event with no attendees. When it comes down to it, people care about how much an activity will benefit them. Sometimes, the benefit is directly connected to the event like earning a certificate at a realtor convention.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Since most event planners work with outsourced tech vendors, we put together this list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. and are prepared to expedite the process by bringing their own equipment such as carts. Some vendors specialize in this business model, and hotels often work with them.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Prepare for and market event registration. Create marketing content that outlines the powerful benefits that attendees will gain from the event. Allow vendors and brand-related companies to set-up trade show-style booths where they are able to provide informational materials and give event attendees promotional items.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Picture hot dog vendors at a baseball game. That means preparing yourself by asking the right questions and walking into the conversation with all the known variables. Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. They couldn’t be more clear: “Hot Dogs!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Planning technology These are innovative tools and software designed to assist event planners and organizers in efficiently managing various aspects of event preparation. Vendor Marketplace. This sourcing directory can help event planners find vendors for all aspects of their events, from A/V to lighting to catering.

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Gavel International

APRIL 29, 2024

Make sure you prepare in advance for interaction by doing the following: Conduct thorough research into the social etiquette and customs of the locals and educate travelers on them, to ensure they do not accidentally offend anyone. Doing so is a rite of passage, as participating in the meal preparation is cultural immersion at its strongest.

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Incentives Vendor Culture Preparation 52

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Gioia, publisher of the weekly Herman Trends Alerts, added a sense of urgency to that advice: “Those who do not look to — or prepare for — the future,” she said, “are destined to be its victims.”. It means that vendors can show more than they could fit in the physical environment,” he said, demonstrating the “both/and” way of thinking.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In turn, program updates also help vendors and brands create an improved customer experience. To help channel leaders prepare, ITA Group experts have identified five key trends for you to prioritize in 2022. Provide them with key benefits, specialization, tiers, certification, etc. Be Prepared for Disruption in Any Form.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 20, 2023

If something is included in the price but the buyer hasn’t asked for it, it’s a questionable benefit and possibly a detriment. This is why we’ve teamed up with Hudson Crossing , a leading global advisor to travel and hospitality companies, to unravel what this concept entails and what benefits this approach gives hoteliers and hotel guests.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

If you are planning a smaller event (or a simpler virtual-only event), you can have a shorter preparation time. an internal meeting), try to have at least one month of preparation time. For an event with a 6-month preparation time, we can start this second phase around the 4-month mark. What are the goals you’d like to achieve?

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