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MAY 6, 2022

The post What Event Planning Best Practices Are Here to Stay? There is always a solution so get creative and communicate with your partners on the best path forward. Shannon Licygiewicz is general manager of the Albany Capital Center in New York. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Events, which fit up to 450 people, are beautifully offset by the museum’s collection of classic, contemporary and community art—tours of which can be arranged for up to 50 guests. The post The Art of Event Planning appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2024

From creative budget management to fostering transparent relationships with finance teams, Perotti’s candid anecdotes and actionable strategies provide inspiration for professionals seeking to make a lasting impact in event planning. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today! episodes here.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

With a list of need to know sustainability terms, straightforward explanations and tips for incorporating sustainable practices into your event planning strategy, this article is a tool youll want to keep bookmarked. Sustainability Tools for Easier Green Planning Planning sustainable events isnt a small task.

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InEvent

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Corporate event planning is a critical driver of business success. Well-executed events boost brand awareness, strengthen client relationships, and foster employee engagement. In fact, according to Event industry news, the global corporate event market is projected to reach $1.1 trillion between 2022 and 2031.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2025

Trevor Hanks, managing partner of 360DG, says, This is truly a game-changer for the DMC industryThis merger isnt just about growth, its about further elevating what we deliver to our clients at every stage of the event planning process.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Depending on your needs, budget, and event size, you might find that one program works better than others. To cover your bases, here are 11 of the best options for event planners. These cover everything from general task management tools to programs with specific event planning functionality. Image via Slack. DoubleDutch.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the past two years, we’ve covered nearly every aspect of planning virtual events and keeping virtual audiences entertained from the safety of their homes. Now that we’re making a return to in-person events , we can start talking about many event-planning topics we had no use for since March 2020.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends. Download the report now to see what you can expect for events in 2023. Event planning has always been challenging.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

They understand that their destinations are living ecosystems that need to be preserved and incorporate eco-friendly practices into their event planning. Sustainable Growth : Forward-thinking DMCs are at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism practices, ensuring long-term economic health.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The events industry is seeping with it. After all, couldn’t events be considered a work of art? Just like any other artistic expression, event planning is a process, defined by diligence, open-mindedness, patience, resourcefulness, collaboration, and of course, imagination and innovation.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

For meeting profs, the conference offers valuable takeaways on how to build flexibility into event planning, ensuring preparedness for unexpected challenges.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

And don’t worry: they’ll rehearse with you before the event, so you know everything will go off without a hitch. However, it’s essential to know that event production companies are more on the setup and takedown side of event planning. They blend event production with end-to-end event planning.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

Congratulations, you’re planning an event for your company. But, you’re probably realizing there’s a lot more to event planning than just drinks, food, music, and RSVPs. You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . Good news – you’re in the right place for answers. .

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

The conference reinforced the importance of sustainable tourism and innovative marketing strategies, which I hope to integrate into my future career in event planning and hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Incorporating these elements leads to energized attendees who are more likely to provide positive feedback and remain engaged throughout the event. Boosted Learning and Retention Incorporating wellness into event planning has been shown to improve memory. Meals Nutrition should be a cornerstone of event planning.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Let’s Connect Motivation Excellence is happy to provide clients with a wide range of services, including program enrollment, event registration, air ticketing, full event planning, engagement support and performance tracking for all of our incentives, meetings and events solutions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

So, what can you do to make sure your event is seen as a necessary strategic tool every year? Let’s explore five key strategies to make your event plan resilient and ensure that your corporate gatherings thrive year after year. To ensure long-term success, make it a habit to track and measure the value of your event.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2024

Dick, an emerging leader in event planning, shares her experience of starting her career during the pandemic, highlighting the unexpected connections and sense of community it fostered.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2020

Download our free virtual event planning checklist today and learn what you have to do every step of the way to create an unforgettable experience for your attendees. And if you’re looking for the best virtual event production company out there, chat with us! I'm driving the ship. Click To Tweet. Pssst…Go Virtual!

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

To properly answer those questions you will need to do some basic virtual event planning before you can implement the technical aspects. This will allow you to make decisions based on the needs of your event and cut out what you don’t need. How Do I Plan My Virtual Event? .

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Several catering companies in Vancouver are turning down jobs as they cannot secure the appropriate caliber and quantity of catering staff to support their events. Planning events according to a predetermined event vision has changed as well. Having a backup plan now for everything is a must. How Do We Cope?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

They discuss gender disparity in the events industry and the importance of confident authenticity, intentional mentorship, and supporting other women in the meetings industry. to share valuable insights on transitioning from an order-taker to a strategic leader in the events industry. What One Thing?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. Lindsay Breining. Breining has a long, accomplished history in marketing and management, previously PRA’s director of sales. She has also been PRA’s national sales manager, as well as account manager.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

Because after producing so many virtual events, our team reached the conclusion that planners tend to forget why they’re passionate about the industry in the first place. We’ll explore why virtual event planning demands us to go deeper than ever before, and how creativity will be the number one ally in the process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. GDP University.

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2020

Download our free virtual event planning checklist today and learn what you have to do every step of the way to create an unforgettable experience for tour attendees. And if you’re looking for the best virtual event production company out there, chat with us!

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Collect all your pre- and post-event survey responses, talk to everybody involved in the event planning process, and get your reports ready. Survey Your Audience To Get Post-Event Feedback.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. And no, this isn’t a trend that’s exclusive to consumer goods.

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Endless Events

JULY 2, 2020

Have you considered a virtual event? Download our free virtual event planning checklist today and learn what you have to do every step of the way to create an unforgettable experience for your attendees. And if you’re looking for the best virtual event production company out there, chat with us! Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Sarah Hill is a content writer at Seven Events Ltd, a leading event planning company offering event management and venue finding services in the UK. She started her career in the events industry almost a decade ago as time progressed she became an avid event blogger sharing her insight on corporate event planning.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

While it is impossible to give event planners a generalized estimate of the budget for hybrid events, we can break it down into bite-sized items that’ll make the budgeting process much more manageable. Hybrid Event Budgets: How Much? Putting together a strong hybrid event budget is no easy feat.

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