Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Diverse vendors—chefs, decorators, audio-visual technicians and a wealth of other industry talents—bring unique culture to event destinations. Professional organizations are initiating the discussions by hosting webinars, in-person trainings and constantly inviting accessible and inclusive topics to their agenda.

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Hospitality Education Vendor Training 52

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Conference Management Automation Social Media 105

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

AUGUST 28, 2023

What types of customer service training are you doing for your employees? 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. What does your training program look like for new hires? Minimize the downside.

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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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Management Destination Management Vendor Certification 215

Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

Day 1 (June 10) : Kick off the conference with specialized training camps and partner/leadership summits. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. The Excellence Awards ceremony celebrates top event organizers in the evening. There will even be more content designed just for destination marketers.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” Most industries have associations and organizations that do just that: provide community and belonging, offer training and support, and strive to improve industry conditions and culture.

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Benefits Destination Management Certification Training 213

Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Not only did organizations have to shift to virtual with their experiences, but they also had to learn the ropes of remote work. It combines a 55” touchscreen with a fantastic 4K display that activates meetings, training sessions, and presentations. Planning An Event Has Never Easier.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Diverse vendors such as chefs, decorators, audio-visual technicians, professional photographers and a wealth of other industry talents bring rare culture to event destinations. ESPs representing hotels, CVBs and convention centers authentically strive for one common goal and that is to host a most memorable event for stakeholders.

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Hospitality Vendor Education Trade Show 242

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.” Expos are a place for attendees to meet with vendors, which allows them to be able to see and touch new products. Clients save the cost of travel, food and hotel for employees and find that the feedback they receive on the quality of training is just as good.

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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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Sponsors Production Entertainment Sports 203

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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Organization Contracts Contracts Automation 130

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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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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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 are in charge of shopping for a variety of vendors and suppliers to secure everything needed for the event.

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Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? of organizers are either switching or planning to switch their event software vendors within the next year, underscoring the dynamic nature of this industry. Your software is outdated.

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Vendor Management B2B Training 59

Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

And the efforts put forth at Prince Waikiki goes a step further to ensure the resort produces a minimal carbon footprint by partnering with local organizations such as Aloha Harvest —a nonprofit focused on food rescue. 100 Sails sources close to 100% of its ingredients locally and from resort gardens.

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Airlines Sustainability Education Banking 245

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. If you choose great vendors who have experience with outdoor events, they can help guide you and explain what equipment you need for their piece of the puzzle. Hire a caterer.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

91 Invaluable Sales Training Resources for 2021. That requires an incredible amount of training. And that sales training is never over. Share this list of sales training resources with your team to keep them razor sharp this coming year. But after adopting four new training methods, they increased new sales by nearly 70%.

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Training B2B Prospect Booking 79

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

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A Needed Partnership Shawn Anderson, divisional vice president of sales and marketing with Remington Hospitality, agrees, “There is great opportunity to collaborate with local businesses, sponsors and vendors to create mutually beneficial relationships that enhance attendees’ experiences.”

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

To give you an idea of how much is appropriate, children’s party entertainers usually expect $15-$20 in tips each while wedding vendors like chefs often see anywhere from $50 to $100 an event, on average. Consider using a party planning app or party planning website to organize everything.

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Venue Entertainment Preparation Event Planning 199

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. Let us help you organize an unforgettable community event.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

Unexpected increases in expenses can result in tension between event organizers and their suppliers. At times, these priorities compete against training inexperienced — or fixing issues with — vendors. Training and onboarding of new team members often takes months. Come to the meeting with several questions or requests.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Training event staff to maximize efficiency. With a smaller applicant pool to choose from, it is important to properly review the skills and training of potential team members. Complicated vendor setup. Event collaboration software helps planners keep vendors, suppliers, and even stakeholders communicating prior to the event.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

“I think one of the most disappointing things in a lot of the membership organizations is that members don’t do the basics. Find that organization that really resonates and sticks with you. I’m looking at my suppliers, I’m looking at my hoteliers, my other vendors. So, you are investing by being a member.

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Events Certification Planner Organization 255

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. This diversity allows organizers to choose the solution that best aligns with their unique circumstances and objectives. Gathering attendee feedback is essential for improving future events.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 13, 2022

Are You Overlooking These Critical Channel Partner Training & Enablement Components? Evaluate Channel Training Needs. Some partners, such as vendors or franchisees, might need general training in marketing your products. Training and development is a key component of any partner program.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. That is how you make people feel that they belong to this organization. They were able to experience authentic Orlando,” he said.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

to keep you organized. There are three critical steps: Rather than selling water at each food vendor, have dedicated water stations. Your security team also needs to be qualified and trained in response methods – whether for a natural disaster or a tragic incident like the Las Vegas shooting. Using unreliable equipment.

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Event Apps Venue Attendee Sustainability 209

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By creating an effective event budget plan, organizers can exercise financial control and achieve maximum returns on their investments. It provides a detailed outline of all expected expenses and potential revenues, enabling event organizers to effectively manage their resources and make informed financial decisions.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2023

It’s the only way to describe the 28,000-person 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC), organizer Informa Tech announced on its website: “GDC is back.” Brantner’s approach covers policies, trainings, reporting, investigations, and accountability. The reason?

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Meet Green

MARCH 18, 2021

The Global Pandemic has added another layer of due diligence as organizations consider meeting in-person once again. Event organizers will need to evaluate the spread of COVID19. From supplies to disinfecting, to staff training, the preparedness starts early as you monitor conditions. Committee members. Earthquakes.

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Training Events Vendor Consulting 98

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees. If you are organizing an outstanding technology event and would like us to add it to the Bizzabo blog, click here to submit it , and it will be reviewed shortly. The Annual is the largest non-vendor confab in the world, uniting the global SaaS community both online and off.

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Conference Events Technology Technology 141

Gavel International

JUNE 14, 2022

While organizations consider the costs and the containment of costs essential, time to productivity has historically been the most critical element. Organization Perception. Employee excels at organization and time management, can adapt to changes quickly, is highly agile, and can remain focused despite distractions.

Organization 52

Organization Sustainability Automation Training 52

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

For attendees who want to get around town without using cars, there are various public transit options as well, including the Brightline train, Metrorail/Metromover, buses, bicycles and a free trolley system. It is focused on enhancements including energy-efficient lighting, ventilation and air conditioning.

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Sustainability Certification Vendor Transportation 98

Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Organize a rodeo-themed food truck fair for residents. Book multiple local food trucks and other mobile vendors for the event, giving residents a variety of cuisines to try. Organize an after-hours event for residents that allows them to meet their neighbors in an exciting, fun, and casual atmosphere. Food truck rodeo.

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Events Preparation Social Media Entertainment 145