Gavel International

APRIL 1, 2024

1 ) Framing it this way highlights why the C-Suite wants to see ROI, not KPIs, when evaluating the budget for future corporate meetings. And when you leverage KPIs to come up with a realistic ROI, you get demonstrable results that the C-Suite can recognize and reward with a more generous corporate meetings budget.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

22-24 in Atlanta , where she shared her journey of redefining event experiences, her disruptive approach to event planning and design, the importance of creating lasting connections with event audiences, and why corporate event planners must learn the language of the C-suite to effectively communicate the value of investing in event experiences.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The guide is a valuable resource for business event planners to drive social impact and deliver rich cultural experiences. The First Peoples Engagement Guide highlights extraordinary local talent and Indigenous-owned and operated businesses prepared to add cultural depth and diversity to business events.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. File folders and spreadsheets were sufficient in the past, but now planners need sophisticated systems and tools that will track all the necessary details for making decisions between multiple venue options. Leverage technology.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Novices pick meal options off the catering menu, but meeting planning pros build custom menus in collaboration with the chef. To save costs effectively, ask what other groups are eating that week to consolidate purchases and preparation. Meetings and conferences in Mexico enjoy a waiver of the 16% VAT (value-added tax).

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have. How Corporate Groups Could Make It Work. With Open Space, you should never be bored.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. Be prepared to answer any questions a potential client may ask, such as: Do you have private, semi-private, or public restaurant event spaces? roast beef carving station).

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It also explores post-audit actions, compliance challenges, and the key takeaways that every professional meeting planner should remember. They are essential to meeting planners for several reasons: Risk Identification: Audits help identify potential risks and vulnerabilities while planning, setting up, and managing an event.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

From stunning scenery and top-tier services, private golf clubs, resorts, and community courses offer many components that amateur and professional event planners seek. Regardless of your level of experience, staying organized will help you better plan, prepare, and execute a golf course birthday party to remember.

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Cort

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Here’s a guide on how to use color to help tell the story of your event, no matter what type of event you’re preparing for. Ideas for Corporate Meetings. Before you choose the colors for your next corporate meeting, it’s important to have a clear idea of what you want the meeting to achieve.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Teams and executives are looking to get back to face-to-face meetings with their colleagues in a post-Covid world. However, increasing costs mean budgeting and planning for these corporate meetings can become a substantial and complex task. Another ramification is many organizers are evaluating 2 nd -tier cities as a cost saver.

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Gavel International

MAY 6, 2024

Excitement of a Different Setting Offsite corporate meetings are not your average business trip. Meeting planners can take measures to dial up the fun and excitement of traveling to a meeting. HOW DO YOU PLAN AN EFFECTIVE OFFSITE MEETING? Seeking a change of venue for your next corporate meeting?

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Ninety percent of meetings will have an in-person component. ( 1 ) This is great news for meeting planners, but it will come with drawbacks. Here are five trends and challenges meeting planners should be aware of as they plan for 2023. #1 1 Talent Challenges. the more likely you will conserve costs in the future.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have. One of the mottos of Open Space is ‘prepare to be surprised,’ and that really does happen every time we use it.”

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PRA

MARCH 15, 2021

For many years, we have talked about how corporate meetings and events can have a large waste footprint. Part of that footprint is related to water, where it is used for food preparation and cooking, beverages, materials produced and used at events, in transportation (something has to clean the vehicle!)

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Meeting planners have legitimate concerns about staffing shortages, the COVID omicron variant, and changes occurring in the travel industry. 2) This means that meeting planners must keep up with the demands and fast-paced needs of air travel logistics. Flight tracking company, FlightAware, reported that U.S.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The moderator needs preparation to ensure that a brainstorming meeting is effective. In advance of the meeting, participants will need to be identified and allowed to ponder the topic, issue/problem, or idea. Specify how the brainstorming meeting will be held even if there has been brainstorming before the meeting.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Highlights the importance of preparing for technological discontinuities. Seeking a polished meeting planner to set up your corporate meeting or event for strategy training? Pros: Solid way to evaluate the different stages a product goes through. Positions a company to move first within a market.

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Gavel International

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

2 ) Incorporating leadership team building activities into offsite meetings and events is an excellent way to help prepare leaders-in-training. With this reality in mind, you can see why making time for leadership team building activities at offsite meetings is a wise investment. WHAT ARE LEADERSHIP TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES?

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Gavel International

APRIL 15, 2024

With the right amount of research and preparation, hiring a drone photographer is an investment that can pay off handsomely in the long run. Are you interested in getting drone footage of your next corporate meeting or event?

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Gavel International

JANUARY 9, 2023

Meeting planners should be aware that in milder weather, you’ll see a line of wedding parties waiting their turn to have their wedding portraits taken. Dine on a spectacular chef-prepared, multi-course meal while enjoying the captivating views of Chicago. Savor the city with a gourmet dinner cruise.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 1, 2023

As you explore the event venues in this dynamic metropolis, be prepared to uncover an array of extraordinary spaces that mirror Pittsburgh’s spirit of innovation and hospitality, leaving an indelible mark on any occasion. But this Pittsburgh event space is more than just a pretty facade; it’s also entirely practical.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A corporate event is, in a nutshell, any kind of event that is held by a corporate or enterprise for its own benefit. The company (or corporate) may plan the event on its own (i.e., by establishing an internal event team) or hire a professional event planner to do the job. Hybrid Corporate Event.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Introduction Today’s meeting planners are often juggling several responsibilities at any given time. From scheduling and logistics to budget and engagement, there are many moving parts to keep track of in order to have the most successful meetings possible. Here, it’s the more subtle details that matter most.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. Why Do Event Planners Have a Dominant Position in the Venue Negotiation Process? Introduction The world of venues as we know it is changing rapidly. Happy days.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The pandemic and the time it took away from air travel and in-person meetings have revealed ways to safeguard—and even improve—the health of meeting professionals and the way we conduct meetings. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

Your options are fully in-person (but be prepared to cancel it or push it out), a hybrid event, or a fully digital event.” After talking some more about the Metaverse (it’s not going to explode in 2022 just yet) and VR (event planners have to at least try it out this year), the Event Tech Podcast crew starts running out of time.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year, Marriott introduced its Connect with Confidence program offering a guide of best practices, information on current protocols, and additional resources for planners, and we recommend this as a great guide for planners. of meeting space. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Not surprisingly, many predictions align, and our list here is split across segments of corporate meetings, incentive travel, channel incentives, and sales contests. Event agencies recommend starting the search for hotel venues early, but honestly, do not start early unless the company is prepared to sign the contract.

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Gavel International

APRIL 22, 2024

These days, the 13 th century pharmacy sells a variety of natural preparations ranging from cosmetics, wellness products, home fragrances, and luxurious perfumes. During the three-house course, Chef Gualtieri will teach you his skilled techniques to prepare fresh pasta by hand. And the best part?

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Gavel International

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Meeting planners may want to consider options for box lunches, working with local vendors to provide food delivery services, and taking necessary survival items such as extra water, food/snacks, bug spray, and a first aid kit. Do you need help planning a corporate meeting or incentive travel reward to Big Sky?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 16, 2025

Meeting costs have risen the most in Tier 1 cities and for luxury hotels. The latest Meetings Industry Pulse Survey, co-produced by Cvent and Northstar Travel Media, reported planners predict a 12% increase in business event costs but a budget growth of only 11%. Availability changes rapidly.

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Gavel International

MARCH 31, 2025

Here are five key strategies for meeting facilitators to lead participatory off-site meetings: Communicate the Meeting Purpose and Expectations Clearly Before the off-site meeting begins, it’s essential to communicate the purpose, objectives, and expected outcomes to all attendees.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Prepare for Technical Challenges : Test AV systems, Wi-Fi connectivity, and any presentation materials beforehand. If you’re looking to dive deeper into the basics of event management, including types of events, key metrics to track, and resources for event planners, check out our article on What is Event Management.

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Unique World Global Destinations

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Cooking Classes in Tuscany : Participate in a hands-on cooking class in Tuscany, learning to prepare traditional Italian dishes. Portugal: Sun-Kissed Beauty Portugal’s picturesque landscapes, vibrant culture, and sunny climate make it an excellent destination for corporate retreats.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre a junior event planner or a seasoned pro at organizing corporate conferences, community events, or B2B networking sessions, its possible to have an event without losing your mind. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Phase 3: Pre-Event Preparation Youre just weeks away from your big day!

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes 65% of meeting professionals say meeting spending is increasing. ( 1 ) This increase makes sense since nearly half of employees prefer in-person meetings. ( 61% of meeting and event tech-savvy professionals use at least one form of AI. ( Below are key budget considerations when planning a meeting.

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