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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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Planning a Safe Event: Back to Basics

Endless Events

It’s vital you use the right vendors when planning a safe event so that you know the equipment, but also the setup is up to scratch. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Ask your vendors the hard questions and make sure their products and practices are safety-compliant too.

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Here Are The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022!

Endless Events

As an organizer, implement beacon badges for automated session check-in, and even a scavenger hunt to entertain guests and promote specific points of interest. Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. Grip is the event platform that makes networking and hosted-buyer conversations easier.

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The Ultimate Party Planning Checklist Template

Social Tables

Entertainment rentals. Arrange entertainment. Prepare tip envelopes for party entertainers and staff. To give you an idea of how much is appropriate, children’s party entertainers usually expect $15-$20 in tips each while wedding vendors like chefs often see anywhere from $50 to $100 an event, on average.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

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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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

Huntington Park, home of Cleveland Indians’ Triple-A affiliate team Columbus Clippers, seats 10,100 fans and is a great place to entertain guests for an evening game. A great lunch option for convention groups is North Market , a two-story food hall with more than 30 independent vendors. Baseball will be in full swing in August.

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