Smart Meetings

JUNE 18, 2021

If you’re looking for an event space that’ll inspire your guests and spark their creative spirit, Baltimore has you covered. From an actual glassblowing studio to elegant art museums, our city is loaded with artistic venues. Built in 1914 as a vaudeville and movie venue, the Hippodrome is a Baltimore theater institution.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre Toronto, Ontario The hotel’s PAR BAR Topgolf Swing Suite combines an intimate lounge experience with an exciting virtual games venue including two semi-private bays featuring oversized screens. The post Canada Calls: Event Planning Paradise appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

It is not one hotel property trying to work autonomously, or one venue or restaurant working in a silo, it’s the entire industry coming together to make San Antonio a premium destination for both conventions and tourists. Event planning] is so fast-paced and everything’s changing.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The Van Buren PHX.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event?

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Endless Events

JUNE 27, 2018

There’s still a place for planning events with conventional venue layouts, particularly with corporate conferences and workshops. Moreover, if you decide to stay with a traditional venue, you might want to explore unique seating layouts. But many events certainly don’t need to be confined to four walls anymore.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues? This is all for you! Google Docs.

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Endless Events

APRIL 23, 2019

On today’s #EventIcons, we’re taking a closer look at how to plan an event without visiting the venue using AR and VR in events. During a very recent episode of the Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger already tackled a similar topic. Are you looking to create a more engaging event?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. Which venue will be available? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. Dive in below!

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

Being a leader for your clients, your event planning team, and even your event planning community can begin with this deceptively simple exercise. Writing an event planning mission statement won’t just define and communicate “ your purpose, whether that’s in the office or simply in life.”

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. In fact, AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies event planners trust to plan, promote, and analyze their events. Simplify Event Planning Events have a lot of moving parts.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

Consider this: for every large-scale event a DMC brings to a destination, a cascade of economic activity unfolds. From the moment an event is secured, local vendors, venues, and service providers spring into action. However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. Let’s start this conversation with the basics: event layouts ! Event layout is concerned with passenger traffic: ingress, egress, and regress.

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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. . there could be accidental damage to the venue.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. Pulling off your biggest event of the year takes a lot of work, so there’s no shame in asking for some help. . A Google search opens up countless event companies.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

While it’s great at offering safety guidelines, the CDC FAQ for event planners doesn’t really give any advice about our overarching event strategies! Event planners essentially have three options: to cancel, to postpone, or to pivot. Event Planning During COVID: Initial Considerations.

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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

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. Hosting events in eco-friendly venues (look for LEED-certified buildings).

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. .” ” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

Take yourself through the lifecycle of your event: what are some of the things that could cost you money along the way? Don’t stop at just the big-ticket items like your venue, food and beverage, and AV (although these do make it on the list). And once you get there, will it be a $100 cab ride to the venue? Luxury hotels.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. ” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request. The research consisted of 115 participants from varying sectors of the event industry, including venue operators, event planners, independent planners and caterers.

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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. As always, the Einsteins of Events are here to help.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

You don’t always have to create something new to gamify, using existing activities and venues could go a long way in engaging your audience. For example, you could fill up break time with a scavenger hunt through the various booths in your venue. Have you ever used VR for event planning? Click To Tweet.

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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? These are the main hybrid event budget items you should budget for: 1.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 16, 2022

When holding a corporate event, the venue you choose is the most important aspect of your event planning. The right venue can make your event a huge success. In choosing your event venue, you will need to make many considerations, but the most important is the enjoyment of your guests.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Meetings, retreats and spurt incentive programs are all easy ways to inject some energy into the calendar year without necessarily needing a long planning period. Flexibility in destinations and venues helps keep options open well into the year. We’re excited to celebrate 40 years in the industry in 2025.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Not Understanding Event WiFi.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

At the same time, vaccine mandates are increasing by local enterprises and venues all around the world. Some major events, such as Lollapalooza , required proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the event. COVID-compliance doesn’t start and end with your event. Take it outdoors.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of conference management, from the initial planning stages to post-event analysis, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure your event’s resounding success.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Before the global health pandemic, the event industry focused on new trends and innovation; a post-pandemic world does not always allow for this flexibility, especially with all the challenges we face in our events. As planners, before the pandemic, we had longer lead times to plan events and a wider choice of venues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each of them has its own set of pros, cons, and venue considerations. But today, we’re focusing on one particular venue: the Star’s hybrid studio. . Hosting an event in a hybrid studio has several perks, ranging from the ability to pre-record content to offering a truly VIP experience to the selected in-person audience.

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

Make sure you have the right protocols in place and that everyone is well informed about them prior to the events – what can they expect when entering the venue? What is provided by you or the venue? Additionally, keep in mind the design of the event itself. The Role Of Hybrid In The Return To Live Events.

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