Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Employee needs and priorities have changed, organizations are refocusing their missions and business models and, thus, roles are changing too. GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Fiona Volmrich Since then she has expanded the number of cities to 12 with help from associates in each location who keep offerings current and are always searching for fresh, seasonal ideas. It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Cvent Chief Technology Officer David Quattrone extoled the advances in hybrid functionality in the last year and predicted that features—and demand—will only improve after the launch of a new Cvent App Marketplace , a centralized location for planners and marketers to find SaaS solutions similar to the tools offered on the Apple App Store.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Do you belong to any professional organizations in the industry? Participation in professional industry organizations demonstrates that the DMC is consistently acquiring industry insights and upholding its commitment to maintaining high-quality skills and services. Where are your headquarters and staff located?

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Let’s start at the beginning and take a look at some standard considerations for safety and security for event organizers. Not only will they feel safer, but attendees will turn to them with questions at an event – anything from asking for bathroom locations to following their directions in the case of a security breach or evacuation.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Not to brag, but Endless always gets praise for being the most organized event team. It doesn’t matter what your location is; they will be able to bounce back from one format to another.”

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. Second, locate where the rigging points are within the event. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Be Flexible and Transparent Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, was not the location originally slated for this year’s WEC. They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “It Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But, even if your property isn’t located in Indio or Austin, there are festivals and events taking place all across the map (some near you!) – and all throughout the year ­– that attract enthusiastic fans in need of overnight accommodations. and, of course, the event organizers themselves.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

Sure, you can look at location and atmosphere but that’s not enough. Ideally, you’ll want to search by either location or environment. Location: Look at venues by location in the city, or approximate area, that you are looking to hold your event. If you want a city vibe, skip remote locations and vice versa.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

From the offset, you start to think of all the things that need organizing. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. This meeting will also help you organize your team. Your agenda should always link back to the reason ‘why’ you have organized the conference.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Based on National Geographic’s list of the 25 breathtaking places around the world, these event locations offer space for future events and the possibility of memorable snapshots for your Instagram and TikTok accounts. . Miller High Life Theatre offers event organizers a wide range of choices in 58,407 sq. Historical, Southern Charm.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. The Excellence Awards ceremony celebrates top event organizers in the evening.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Hamilton organized mass vaccination efforts for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the U.S.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

In this blog post, we will explore why you need to have follow-up meetings, followed by what to do during those meetings and how to organize them to get the greatest impact. Don’t forget to include your vendors in this exercise as well, especially if they are also present during the event. Set a specific date and location.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place. Having all the details in a single location will make it easier to cross-reference information and share details with your team.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Organizing a corporate event can be a difficult and stressful task. Additionally, staying organized and utilizing resources such as experienced professionals can help you ensure that all aspects of the event are properly taken care of. You can download free charts that contain a timeline for what should be done and when.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

SH All across IHG, we are committed to working with suppliers that best meet the needs of our organization, brands, hotels, and guests. Do you work with local sellers? What is the process?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants. Celebrities, sports figures, and movie stars are a coup to the sponsor whose name is attached to the parade but can be a nightmare for the organizer.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

She joins Sarah to talk about her vast experience in the events industry, what the future holds for event organizers, and the importance of community engagement. I was working on B2B events with a UK-based group, organizing about 10 to 12 large conferences a year for them. Entrepreneurial Spirit: What Does It Mean?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

It makes great sense that franchises and many other business models can benefit from conventions that enable employees across locations to interact with one another. The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. Planning franchise conventions doesn’t come without its challenges.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Read More : 10 Questions to Ask a Potential Event Vendor Your AV provider’s technicians will be interacting with your staff, your presenters and your audience. Here’s the location. If you want wow on a budget, you must be organized in thought and approach when it comes to what you want to achieve. Minimize the downside.

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Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

This can be the companies close to the area of your event if you change event locations annually or it can be companies that surround your business area. Here’s an analogy: most of us pick a location to live in because of what the location can provide us. Organizing Your Sponsorships. Find a reason for their support.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Whether you are fundraising for a massive organization like the Red Cross, or raising money for a local animal shelter, this post is for you. Establishing event objectives early will help organizers choose the right fundraiser type to fit their mission and secure the necessary participants.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

From golf tournaments and marathons to car washes and bake sales, organizers have a lengthy list to choose from. Organize a community-wide donation drive. One simple way to do this is to organize a community-wide charity drive in a central, easy-to-access location. Organize a cultural food festival.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

These initiatives are focused on sustainability with the goal of supporting the most eco-friendly practices possible including sustainable gardens located on hotel properties, partnerships to curb food waste, programs to help procure locally sourced produce and programs to boost the local community such as youth development.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

A Cultural Home of Diverse Identities Albuquerque’s National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is an architectural gem located in the historic Barelas neighborhood situated alongside the Rio Grande and the Paseo Del Bosque—one of the largest Bosques (a gallery forest habitat that grows along riverbanks, streams and floodplains in the Southwest U.S.)

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I recommend that planners start by talking to their venue and other vendors about what they feel is the best way to highlight the destination. Their experience and expert knowledge of the location will be vital in planning a seamless, mindful, and unforgettable cultural immersion experience for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I recommend that planners start by talking to their venue and other vendors about what they feel is the best way to highlight the destination. Their experience and expert knowledge of the location will be vital in planning a seamless, mindful, and unforgettable cultural immersion experience for attendees.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2023

People start planning by listing all the sessions, and as you work out your event, you organically say, ‘I’m going to have that happen in that room…actually, no. You end up having that dual location data issue, and that’s why custom integration with software could be huge.”. “It’s brilliant for that because it’s all drag and drop.

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Social Tables

APRIL 18, 2024

Switching things up occasionally is important, even for event organizers and corporate planners. Discover why you should consider unique event venues for your next function Before diving into particular locations and the events they host, let’s take a closer look at what makes some venues genuinely unique.

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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. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. They visit new attractions, try new restaurants, and scout new locations to accommodate a variety of future events.

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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. Depending on the location, outdoor events may require permits from the town or city authorities in order to lawfully operate. Plan the perfect outdoor event Get Started Free 2. Hire a caterer.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Based on the purpose of the event, you might be able to decide on the type of event you are going to organize, but it will especially help in dictating the objectives of the event.

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