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Cvent: Q3 RFPs Much Higher

Smart Meetings

Bad news for planners: Venue selection may be getting more competitive. Cvent’s first quarterly Group Business Outlook found that a significantly higher number of RFPs for future bookings were submitted in the third quarter of 2018 than during the same period last year. Shorter Windows and Smaller Groups.

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Make Your Conference Memorable With Spiced-Up Keynotes, Engaging Design and Workshops

Endless Events

For example, start with venue design that both attracts and engages people as they enter your venue. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. The secret is to make an impression with the venue design itself, even before they get to the keynote speakers. To do this, you need to make your conference memorable.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. Partner with a company that’s taken the time to form positive relationships with venues and vendors of all kinds. Chances are, you’re working with a DMC because you’re looking for an expert in your chosen locale.

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smith of Franklinton Board of Trade in an online testimonial.

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. in the world. With eight ample meeting spaces, the NHCC is ideal for any group size and event.

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How to Navigate a Successful Site Visit

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: As hoteliers and venue operators struggle to conduct quality post-pandemic site visits, planners are having to expend more time and effort to ensure successful site selection. Louise Felsher Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Seven Reasons to Book Now for Your 2024 Event

Blue Spark Event Design

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).

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