Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor. Third-Party Services Policy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here The Importance of Data in Event Marketing When you track ROI, you can see which marketing efforts are working and which ones aren’t. Without proper measurement, it’s impossible to determine which marketing efforts drive bookings and which merely consume resources.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

He could have been talking about meeting planners’ determination during 2.5 Planners who are also lovers of the Jurassic franchise will want to see the newest installation, Jurassic World: Dominion, then consider planning a dino-centric meeting at these paleontology-focused venues around the country.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. Event planners need to know what’s on the radar for 2023, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. F&B / Catering.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The result is a chaotic, volatile environment in which meeting and event planners are struggling to optimally balance their meeting objectives with attendee preferences and safety, constantly changing guidance from the CDC and local government rules restrictions. What are planners to do? Hybrid Events.

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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. Do you really need to deck out your event with a lot of plastic stuff attendees will use once and throw away?

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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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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly?

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. Online booking platforms have become important tools for helping professionals find ideal meeting rooms for their audience. Meetingsbooker.com, one such platform, has opened up their statistics so event planners can understand current trends in the space.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Just two years ago, a hybrid event was nearly synonymous with a live-streamed in-person event. Most planners didn’t even hear of them prior to 2020! But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. Virtual Audience Engagement Galore.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

International event planning outside your home country is highly likely to take you outside of your comfort zone. Let’s face it, even the most accomplished and experienced planner can find it difficult to deal with the social, cultural and legal barriers that would simply not occur at home. Meet Face to Face. Click To Tweet.

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Techsytalk

JULY 25, 2016

Check out a recent post I shared on EliteMeetings.com : Event planners and venues. Venues and event planners. Venues are one of the first things that event planners look to secure when we are hosting an event. Give planners something to work with. The two go hand-in-hand. Updated website.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

Between the brain drain in the events industry and labor shortages, the event technology labor has transformed dramatically. And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. The Current State Of Event Technology Labor.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Event planner burnout is a very real problem, particularly in the day and age we live in. And when it comes to an industry as convoluted and restless as the event industry, planners can feel like they’re in constant turmoil. The Little Book of Self-Care: 200 Ways to Refresh, Restore, and Rejuvenate.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Where Are All The Disruption-Proof Events? “Event planners are considered to be good at having multiple plans for one event. For example, event planners have always been good at knowing what to do if the weather changes. But that just seems to be the reality of event planning during COVID.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2018

Sh*t event planners say part three is in full force! They will be discussing as you probably guessed all the sh*t event planners say. The iconic panel will cover everything from corporate events, ageism and booking talent! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, she stumbled into non-profit work, which later sparked her passion for event planning. She is now associate director of special events at UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. When it comes to busy event days, she leans on her people. “We Hold yourself accountable to the study plan and the date you set for yourself.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 21, 2017

Let’s dive into ten of the most famous event planning companies, from around the world. Bassett Events – Toronto. Led by Jennifer Bassett, Bassett Events has more than 15 years in the industry. Private parties, charitable events, and weddings; Bassett will always bring an “element of surprise”.

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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. . General Liability is the most basic type of event insurance.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Before the global health pandemic, the event industry focused on new trends and innovation; a post-pandemic world does not always allow for this flexibility, especially with all the challenges we face in our events. As planners, before the pandemic, we had longer lead times to plan events and a wider choice of venues.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Virtual interpretation providers recognize the need not only for greater access to language and information but to a more streamlined process for event planners. Events with multiple interpreters can be daunting.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2021

As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. And while you may hope that your events speak for themselves (and maybe they do!), That’s where this post on event planner marketing comes in.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. These event planning magazines, both digital and print, can help inspire your next big event idea. Want event planning magazine content digitally?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. You can create your own checklist template in Microsoft® Word® or find a template from a book on professional event coordination. Include everything from signage and SWAG to photography and contingency plans.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Intentional Event Design Our Professional Opportunity by Tahira Endean (Book). Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain (Book). Diversity in Events. Picking The Perfect Event Venue. How Is Your Event App Security.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. And how can you get more mileage out of this in-person event?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Thanks to the increase in digital booking platforms and hotel apps, many business and leisure guests prefer to check in online rather than with a receptionist.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Large concourses wrap around the event-level floor which can be used as registration areas or additional exhibit booths. Planners will also have the option to use an alternate entrance located near the meeting rooms that will serve conventions and VIPs, allowing attendees to go straight to the breakout or meeting rooms for added convenience.

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