ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

How DMCs and Destination Organizations Find Success Through Collaboration 17 January 2024 There are fewer things more exciting than a group trip! Both of these resources can be incredibly helpful for event organizers. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event? Need advice for a transportation hiccup?

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

These organizations do much more than simply design and coordinate events; DMCs are truly the unsung heroes of local economies, with an impact that extends far beyond the realm of tourism. From the moment an event is secured, local vendors, venues, and service providers spring into action. But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider. Meeting planners are the leaders of event teams.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes. In today’s Event Tech Podcast episode, Brandt Krueger and Kyle Kocinski talk about the event tech stack and several tools that event planners might want to incorporate into their stack.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process? You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. What does the organization do?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Why Personalization Drives Results Meeting planners and corporate event organizers face tremendous pressure to create memorable experiences. Sustainability as a Value Proposition Meeting planners view sustainability as a primary factor when planning events. Generic proposals no longer suffice in this environment.

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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. Aside from increasing their event budgets, what should event planners do? Brandt has noticed that now, with in-person events back, event planners are short on offering help onsite.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 6, 2016

No matter how thorough and organized you are—no matter how good of a job you’ve done planning every detail—problems with equipment can quickly disrupt or even derail any event. Start by asking these 10 questions long before you’ve agreed to work with an equipment rental vendors. Better events, less stress.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Three Months Out.

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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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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Perhaps, with the pandemic easing, the industry is just learning this now.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Corporate clients, wedding planners, and social organizers alike are looking for unique, nature-inspired settings to create unforgettable experiencesand your hotels outdoor spaces could be exactly what theyre searching for. To entice planners, its essential to showcase your outdoor spaces with compelling digital content.

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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. But, something event planners can overlook is that in addition to security team members having the right skills and knowledge – they also need the right attitude. A review of the basics.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. These collaboration tools are based in the cloud and help you stay organized and in touch even if you’re running around. There must be an easier way, right? Is totally free.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. On the bright side: budgets overall appear to be increasing—38 percent of the 1,200 planners surveyed foresee a bump in budget growth. percent in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B. In May and June 2024 alone, we donated 97.5

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

This is a preliminary step that you can continue to refine along the way as you speak with vendors and get a more accurate telling of your budget. This is an important column to include in the case where your budget needs to be approved by someone in your organization who may not know what each line item is. Reach Out to Vendors.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She envisions access to case studies and reviews so planners know what worked for others in the area and what they say they would do different next time. It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I That is the vision of Fiona Volmrich, CEO of PURE Local Services, based in Park City, Utah.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Citywide meetings may be a challenge to plan, but they also represent an opportunity for meeting planners to spread their wings and take advantage of all the great resources that a destination has to offer. For example, consider organizing a charitable or community-focused activity, and purchase from local vendors whenever possible.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In my 30-plus-year journey creating memorable hotel events for stakeholders as an event service professional, my initial conversations with meeting planners all begin with the universal language of travel and music.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. It’s really very vast, and I think this is a great way for organizations to identify where they align themselves.” Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As planners, before the pandemic, we had longer lead times to plan events and a wider choice of venues. There were many vendors to choose from, all of which had plenty of options and ample supplies. This is putting a tremendous strain on the industry and our vendors. A Post-pandemic Event Industry.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

In an era that seems defined by divisive politics, Welsh addressed the continued debate around boycotting destinations when the organization holding and attending the meeting disagrees with politics in that area. Destinations International is not in support of boycotting destinations,” Welsh said. And we take that very seriously.”

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? Reputational Risk Planners should be prepared for increased scrutiny of their event’s environmental practices and possible negative messaging around those that fall short.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2021

As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. the reality is that you need great marketing to stand out from other event planners and attract new clients. Event planner marketing made simple. Get Started Free.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Planners often try to one-up themselves from event to event, looking for ways to wow and inspire their guests’ palettes. Read more: Woman Chefs Cooking Up Culinary Excellence SM What are some key culinary offerings IHG has available for meeting planners in shaping their event? SH We believe that no two events are alike.

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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. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Additional considerations should be given to the number of attendees, crowd management, alcohol-related incidents, traffic management, emergency evacuation, and vendor management. Clearly identifying risks enables event planners to develop and implement targeted mitigation strategies. What is the potential of each risk?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

He’s all about building meaningful relationships and event planners staying in full control of their events. Event platforms unquestionably satisfy event planners’ needs, but are they really the only way to go forward? Press play and find out! Third-Party Event Platforms Rule The Industry. . Why are they doing that?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The World Culture Festival 2023 A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 Each year, the Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. As the festival’s planners worked endless hours to put on the major event, news began to circulate that the U.S. They had an outstanding contingency plan in place.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2022

Wedding planning can be a stressful process , consisting of months of organizing, scheduling, and rescheduling. Whether you’re a professional planner or a soon-to-be newlywed, you may find yourself in need of a pick-me-up every now and then as the big day approaches. Quotes from professional wedding planners.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. We saw an incredible surge in event platforms , leaving many event planners confused. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Here in Texas, I’ve been excited to see the huge uptick in organic farms and responsibly raised livestock making it easier to get the best quality ingredients every day. In addition to featuring local food options, I highly recommend that planners consider showcasing local beverages. Drink Locally, Too.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Whether you’re a planner, a student, or a CEO, this all-in-one collaboration hub is here to make your life easier. Not only did organizations have to shift to virtual with their experiences, but they also had to learn the ropes of remote work. Vibe’s interactive whiteboard offers a myriad of possibilities.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! Local Markets.

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