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. Nearly all of Hamilton’s scheduled industry bookings were called off in 2020. Transitioning the Mission.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. The Great Reprioritization. Lastly, travel is always a way to exemplify company values—like sustainability.

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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! Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. 29 to Oct 1.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

She has been able to accommodate some groups by aligning their menu with something her team is already preparing if they are open to the idea. Natterstad described a program that as a broker he would source from two companies that required seven different vendors to get enough capacity, even with all the seats filled. “We

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Events Vendor Transportation Incentives 264

AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 20, 2023

Hotel shopping today To understand how the current hotel room booking experience works, we need to first talk about how hotels control room inventory and pricing via combinations of Room Types and Rate Plans. Room type examples A Rate Plan represents essentially the practical terms and conditions that go with a booking.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 9, 2022

I need you to book nine hotel rooms,” probably makes your heart sink. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful. Check out our top five tips to keep in mind when you’re booking for a group.

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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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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. This is why booking these partners in advance is so important. Add vendor timelines. All in all, vendors can only work with the information you give them. They’re not flexible.

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Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late.

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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2021

” As Will often does, he recommends a book that explains his tactic in greater detail: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz. As long as they’re communicating, of course” Will agrees and offers the perspective of vendors, too. “Be prepared for people to come in.

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Production Vendor Planner Virtual Events 177

ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Events of every size require strategic preparation and skilled partners. As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors. Oftentimes, it’s easier to deal with one person vs. twelve.

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Benefits Vendor Destination Management Transportation 153

Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Depending on the size or complexity of your party, you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning articles to prepare yourself. Book an event venue. Prepare tip envelopes for party entertainers and staff. For outdoor events, prepare according to the weather forecast. Choose a theme. Determine your budget.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2018

Gucu, who is a professional singer and entertainer as well as the owner of New Moon Entertainment, a booking agency for talent and production experts in Las Vegas, began his presentation with the five-ingredient-formula for a great entertainment event: venue, décor, audiovisual, catering, and talent. Involve Everyone. It was not a good sign.

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Entertainment Booking Contracts Contracts 71

Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

For example, let’s say an attendee downloads an e-book and watches a video on the same topic, you can then send them personalized content related to those previously viewed pieces to create a custom experience. . You can virtually hold staff and vendor meetings virtually with tools like Zoom and handle daily communications through Slack.

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Virtual Events Trends Events Communications 334

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

To learn how to be best prepared for any mishaps and ensure that your concert is set up for success from the get-go, keep reading! If you book a venue that’s too large and don’t sell it out, you’ll have a half-full room and a low-energy crowd. Explore the Cvent Supplier Network to find, request, and book venues all across the world.

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Venue Audience Social Media Insurance 200

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Sheaks, who deals with law in the restaurant and hospitality division, breaks down the force majeure process and points out the risks and legalities event planners and producers should be aware of when booking an event in a world recovering from Covid—where last-minute changes have become a regular, anticipated occurrence.

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Contracts Contracts Insurance Government 195

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. Comparison and Selection. Collaboration. Networking.

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Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

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. It doesn’t hurt to ask, but similar to asking for a discount, be prepared to offer something in return. AV quotes will always be part of an agreement.

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Contracts Contracts Venue Vendor 296

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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Vendor Management B2B Training 59

Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Short-staffed.

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Organization Rehearsal Preparation Events 105

Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Book multiple local food trucks and other mobile vendors for the event, giving residents a variety of cuisines to try. Tenants will have an opportunity to get to know one another and discover common interests while dissecting the themes, symbols, and characters in their favorite books. Resident event ideas for large properties.

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Events Preparation Social Media Entertainment 145

Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Before selecting a date for the party or booking a venue to host the eerie affair, spend some time brainstorming and building the grand design for your Halloween party. Step 6: Book event vendors, suppliers, and on-site entertainment. Step 10: Final party preparations. How many guests would you like to invite?

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Vendor Venue Entertainment Booking 29

Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Not preparing for the restroom situation. There are three critical steps: Rather than selling water at each food vendor, have dedicated water stations. Likewise, carbon emissions are reduced if food vendors don’t have to travel as far to get to your music festival. Limited hydration stations. Inadequate safety and security.

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Event Apps Venue Attendee Sustainability 209

Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Non-perishable food Holiday toys Blood Books Winter coats. Select an impressive special event venue for the gala, book thrilling entertainment, and include a silent auction to drive additional funds. Book entertainment, choose an appealing event venue, and advertise event tickets throughout the region. .

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Events Seminar Sponsors Promotion 147

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

And even though we’re a reliable source, we advise you to never judge the book by its cover. Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. It provides an immense array of virtual lobby templates to implement as the home page, vendor booth, VIP lounge, or theater. Albert’s Aha!

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Platform Registration Sponsors Events 334

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

For example, let’s say an attendee downloads an e-book and watches a video on the same topic, you can then send them personalized content related to those previously viewed pieces to create a custom experience. . You can virtually hold staff and vendor meetings virtually with tools like Zoom and handle daily communications through Slack.

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Trends Events Communications Communications 314

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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Contracts Contracts Venue Rehearsal 199

Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This article reviews the seven reasons to book now for your 2024 event. We recommend all of our clients who are looking to book in 2024 and beyond to start immediately, and here’s why: 7 Top Reasons to Book Your Event in 2024 Right Now: Venue and hotel availability (Site selection and negotiation). Book early.

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Booking Site Selection Vendor Event Design 52

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

And this, of course, stems from Simon Sinek – well-known for his TedTalks and his book Start with Why. 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. Creates a robust network of like-minded vendors.

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Sojern

MARCH 18, 2021

The following blogs in the series will share deeper insights into Sojern’s solutions and how you can prepare. . When someone leaves the website without converting, that data is passed back to Sojern’s servers so we can target them with an ad and influence them to go back and complete a booking on the advertisers’ site.

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Advertising Travel Travel Website 97

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

To help make it happen, you’ve got to have a knack for hiring people on the inside and testing partnerships with third-party vendors on the outside ( before a make-or-break event!). But be prepared: Hotel’s don’t always have a large budget for print or online advertising. You plan the events.

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Planner Advertising Events Vendor 114

Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

In his book, “The Yosemite” Muir wrote this stunning description of California’s enduring charms: “Looking eastward from the summit of Pacheco Pass one shining morning, a landscape was displayed that after all my wanderings still appears as the most beautiful I have ever beheld. Planet-friendly Venues.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. That speed and ease has led us to a state of modern ecommerce that has consumers growingly impatient with drawn out registration and booking processes. In each of these regions, vendors specializing in cannabis are growing dramatically.

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Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 167

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. Be prepared to answer any questions a potential client may ask, such as: Do you have private, semi-private, or public restaurant event spaces? Do you have booking minimums in place?

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Events Rehearsal Venue Booking 88

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. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Achieve Incentives

JUNE 7, 2022

Chuck & Marge with our trip directors as they prepared to lead an incentive program. If you wanted to book a flight, you had to call the airport to request flight schedules and then had to drive to the airport to purchase tickets at the counter. Over the course of seven decades, a lot has changed for travelers and event attendees.

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Incentives Fashion Transportation Culture 97

Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

Book an officiant. There are more than 300,000 wedding vendors operating in the United States which means you have plenty of options to choose from! The latest wedding industry reports say that vendors are now forming strategic partnerships to boost their businesses. Book your florist. Touch base with all your vendors.

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