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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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Case Study: Overcoming Challenges at Loews Atlanta Hotel

Smart Meetings

When crisis strikes a meeting professional’s host city and hotel, it’s comforting to know that—despite the uncertainty that surrounds unexpected events—the hotel in which you’re hosting your event is well prepared to take on the challenge.

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Virtual Event RFP: What To Include (With Free Template!)

Endless Events

You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer. How often do you want to meet with your vendors? Vendor Qualifications. Once a month?

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The Ultimate Guide to Conference Management: Mastering the Art of Successful Events

Bizzaboo

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. From selecting the right vendors to managing on-site operations, every detail plays a vital role in delivering a smooth and impactful conference.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

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. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis or Playa Del Carmen.

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Balancing Personalization and Profit: A DMC’s Tightrope Walk in the MICE Industry

ADMEI

It's no longer just about speakers, presentations, and networking; it's about creating memories that resonate long after exchanging the last business card. Strategic Partnerships : Cultivate relationships with local vendors, which can lead to unique offerings without breaking the bank.

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3 Ways to Upstage Any Large Event in a Post-Pandemic World

Smart Meetings

This ensures that the client and venue are on the same page when all of the preparations are underway. Connections are the Focus We are now seeing an increased focus on meetings that center on networking, fostering connections, and incorporating additional social gatherings.