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The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. A good number of your attendees are just easing back into business travel. Space Conflicts. There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. Some of these groups have been squeezed in. Main Room Gaffes.
Book your rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. In addition to sharing a meal with friends and family, couples use the rehearsal dinner to host informal toasts and play ice breaker games so people can get to know each other before the big day. Invite guests to your rehearsal dinner. Complete your final dress fitting.
They know which speaker always runs late for rehearsals, which executive likes to make last-minute changes onsite, and what your CEO’s major show-flow pet peeves are. Just let your event manager know what you’re looking for and voilá— you just saved yourself a whole bunch of searching, contracting, and calling.
With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event. Create clear guidelines for staff serving alcoholic drinks, and detail the restaurant’s cut-off policy in event contracts. Make the most out of the booking process. Hype public events.
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They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Host a pre-event preparatory meeting As the event date approaches, host a rehearsal session. Promote fun event activities, new speaker additions, event swag, or behind-the-scenes footage of your rehearsal to build one last burst of energy for the big day.
Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. Especially if they’re traveling from afar, ensure travel and accommodations are well-arranged. It’s pivotal to ensure a synchronized and smooth presentation for your attendees: Double-check travel schedules and itineraries.
They know which speaker always runs late for rehearsals, which executive likes to make last-minute changes onsite, and what your CEO’s major show-flow pet peeves are. Just let your event manager know what you’re looking for and voilá— you just saved yourself a whole bunch of searching, contracting, and calling.
Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract. Proposal Process. Site Inspections.
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