Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! Local Markets.

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Vendor Proposal Certification Insurance 113

Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

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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Vendor Events Planner Certification 265

Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The two organizations have come together to make The Show as eco-friendly as possible, adhering to Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, through which the company has joined the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative, along with its vendor partners and colleagues.

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Hospitality Sustainability Vendor Healthcare 245

Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Read on to learn about the most popular event planning courses, event management courses, event planning certifications, and more to turn your passion for gatherings into a lifetime career you’ll love. Not sure how to become an event planner?

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Certification Event Planning Trade Show Training 98

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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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Destination Management Vendor Site Selection Entertainment 228

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? This certification goes to businesses that are 51 percent owned, operated, capitalized or controlled by either women,; or black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). More : 8 Steps for Building Back a More Diverse Workforce.

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Human Resources Speakers Certification Planner 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. She says, “The industry certainly looks to the CMP as the gold standard for meeting professionals, and more and more companies are looking for the CMP certification when hiring for their event positions.”

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

In many cases, you can attend training, conferences, and certification opportunities for reduced rates as a member perk. If you want to receive specialized training or certification in a particular area, ask your association! In order to thrive over the course of your career, you must be a lifelong learner.

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Benefits Destination Management Certification Training 213

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. Their Elevate LMS and EthosCE provide a community platform supporting course building, certifications, collaboration, and e-commerce. . Grip is the event platform that makes networking and hosted-buyer conversations easier. Albert’s Aha!

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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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Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, held in January in San Diego, earned the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard. In April, PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 was awarded the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard.

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Certification Sustainability Sponsors Vendor 59

Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Talk through the logistics of catering an outdoor event with your vendor and make sure they have experience running events outdoors. If you choose great vendors who have experience with outdoor events, they can help guide you and explain what equipment you need for their piece of the puzzle. Hire a caterer.

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Events Vendor Event Planning Logistics 200

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Okay, I guess there’s value being created, you need to get professional certification, this is a reasonably cost-effective way to do that. “We used to track them by saying, ‘For this low price of X you can come sit in these 10 sessions.’

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Conference Healthcare Medical Meetings Events 246

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash offers the latest event news, searchable vendor directories, photos of past events, archived magazine issues, a job board for special event-oriented employment opportunities, and a subscription-based online calendar of events. Websites for Event Industry Certificates and Certifications 17. Ready to dive straight in?

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Website Planner Certification Publishing 98

Travel Daily News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Hotel Tech Report GCSC certification program analyzes software vendors along critical dimensions of customer support infrastructure in order to help hoteliers minimize risk and maximize positive outcomes when selecting technology partners.

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Certification Vendor Technology Technology 10

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

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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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 293

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

I’m looking at my suppliers, I’m looking at my hoteliers, my other vendors. But if you really want to take a step forward we recommend checking out MPI’s Women in Leadership Executive Skills Certificate Program. Women in Leadership Executive Skills Certificate Program. Comment below and let us know!

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Events Certification Planner Organization 255

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

A great lunch option for convention groups is North Market , a two-story food hall with more than 30 independent vendors. Gift certificates are available if you’d like to provide attendees with a pre-paid lunch. There is surely something for everyone. Make sure to save room for dessert.

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Fashion Affiliate Venue Planner 203

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2025

This would mean mandatory practices like zero-waste policies, sourcing from local vendors, and ensuring venues meet green certifications. .” Nathaniel Holic, Manager, Meetings & Registration, BOMA International I would make sustainability a core requirement for events with tangible, measurable outcomes.

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Sustainability Meeting Trade Show Certification 52

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

But our clients often ask questions regarding charges and fees to use outside vendors, or have supervising staff in place to oversee any outside production, load-in, etc. If you are considering bringing in any third-party vendors for AV, décor supplies, furniture, technology, etc., Disclose and Contract Early.

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Contracts Contracts Vendor Certification 105

Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

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. Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ? Prepare tip envelopes for party entertainers and staff.

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Venue Entertainment Preparation Event Planning 199

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In this blog post, we will take a look at seven of the best event planning certification programs available today. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It. Event Planning Certification is a certification that proves an event planner’s ability to complete event planning-related tasks.

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Certification Event Planning Social Media Events 48

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

This is the time to meet vendors and partners you could potentially work with for years to come, so be your authentic self and put your best foot forward. There are also opportunities to deep dive into topics to earn certificates in areas such as event marketing. As we mentioned before this one of the biggest events in the industry!

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Education Speakers Networking Certification 185

Tembusu Events and Communications

AUGUST 26, 2024

The certifications BSI/IEC 27001 and 27701 represent international standards dealing with information security and privacy management. With these certifications in the hands of an event planner, a wide array of benefits mainly focus on clients who are in dire need of reliability, security, and peace of mind.

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Certification Planner Vendor Regulations 40

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

The properties include the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Intercontinental Miami, and The Palms Hotel & Spa, which has Green Globe Certification. A full list of Green Lodging properties can be found here.

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Sustainability Certification Vendor Transportation 98

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Does the venue hold any LEED certifications or other eco-friendly certifications? Does the venue have any partnerships with environmentally responsible organizations or vendors? Are there any opportunities for cost savings through partnerships with the venue’s preferred vendors?

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Venue Booking Conference Vendor 93

Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

They work with clients to determine the vision for the event, choose vendors, create a budget, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Event planners may also be responsible for managing vendors, coordinating with staff, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Social event planners.

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Planner Certification Trade Show Vendor 78

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

As you speak with vendors, talent, and the venue to determine your equipment needs, make sure to ask how long they will need for setup and breakdown, and whether they need access to power, a loading dock, or any other special access. Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ?

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Venue Audience Social Media Insurance 200

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. . ? Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

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Event Planning Sustainability Events Virtual Events 111

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

There are no 100% certifications around. So an event production company and AV company” “You can name yourself whatever you want to be”, says Will. “If you want to be a meeting planner today, you can be a meeting planner, just call yourself a meeting planner.

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Production Events Contracts Contracts 232

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Event Design Certificate. Those who complete the event will receive a certificate in event design. The conference's goal is for attendees and vendors alike to build strategic partnerships and be inspired by the latest trends and ideas. Atlantic City, New Jersey. PCMA EduCon 2020. Montreal, Canada. The Event Planner Expo 2020.

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Planner Events Incentives Trade Show 115

Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 22, 2019

Whether it’s a high-dollar gift card, a certificate for valuable services or admission to a top conference, expand your email subscriber list with prizes they’ll really want. Use routine messages to vendors, customers and other contacts to grow your email list. Offer discounts for new email subscriptions.

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Social Media Automation Trade Show Booking 130

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific. The quality of appointments is better than some of the other trade shows I’ve been to.

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Meeting Trade Show Incentives Sustainability 93

ITA Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Here’s what I mean by focusing on elements you can add to segmentation analysis that would help increase engagement and sales: Characteristics That Help the VENDOR Sell More. Certifications. Products/Solutions sold on top of vendor elements. Are you pushing certification? How can I best find partners to help me sell X”.

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Vendor Certification Training Incentives 84

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. To avoid any roadblocks come load in time, have your Certificate of Insurance (COI) up-to-date and ready. Load In / Load Out. Technology Labor.

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Planner Vendor Insurance Contracts 81

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 13, 2020

IATA prohibits airlines from discounting published fares , or airfares available to all vendors. The credibility of consolidators can be proved by certificates from the following travel associations. Certifications proving the credibility of a flight consolidator. The International Association of Travel Agents (IATA).

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Airlines Travel Agent Publishing B2B 113

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

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Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105