Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

From the first impression your attendees get at your event’s grand entrance to the way they move through the venue, layouts dictate the energy and feel of your entire event. How will your attendees move through the venue? They can test out several safe event layout options and prepare backup solutions.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . Have conversations about security with your venue and everyone on staff. Onsite Security Improvements .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. Include a check-box during online registration asking if attendees have any special needs.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

To have a safe event, you need to make preparations in advance and processes in place. When creating a safe event, you need to choose a knowledgeable venue. Make a checklist of questions to ask the staff before booking the venue. Venues should be able to help you answer any concerns you might have.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . Have conversations about security with your venue and everyone on staff. Onsite Security Improvements .

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

It will take a combined effort in order to restart the event industry, both from the planners and venues, in order to begin hosting in-person events again. Venues will have to mainly focus on key areas to provide a safe environment for event attendees by leveraging contactless solutions. . And will virtual events be the new normal?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Large concourses wrap around the event-level floor which can be used as registration areas or additional exhibit booths. Attendees can enter at the main entrance, which can be formatted as a registration area and welcome area, he continues.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 7, 2021

They’ve got registration information. Or is it the venue? And I think second to that, the venue holds a big part of this because restrictions are restrictions. And I think second to that, the venue holds a big part of this because restrictions are restrictions. And I think that’s really dangerous.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The NextGen Events study found that 36 percent of respondents were suffering from virtual event registration fatigue and a loss of customer connection. Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings Venues for Music Lovers; Hybrid-Friendly Outdoor Options. Read More : Survey Shows Increased Plans for Face-to-Face Meetings in Australia.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Feedback uncovers pain points — like registration issues or problems with a virtual event platform — that can be addressed to improve the attendee journey. Note: In the era of hybrid events, the hybrid event platform you use to power your experience is the venue. This ensures future events offer more engaging and valuable programming.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

That said, it’s can also be a fun endeavor where you can try out new food, discover exciting venues and even exercise your designing skills a bit. Creativity is a very crucial factor in the events industry, and it helps to have a venue where creativity can flow to inspire. Pre-registration numbers may be unreliable.

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2020

In the past, you’d have to consider all of the parts, big and small, from the venue to the catering. For instance, say you want to put together the platform and registration technology. When dealing with a virtual event, you won’t have to account for the venue, the catering, and the AV. Description.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Over 60% said they look for venues with detailed programs around ethically sourced ingredients and minimal food waste. Smart Meetings and Destinations International recently conducted a joint survey to assess where meeting professionals include questions about sustainability in their RFPs.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Their report highlights just how much variety is available in this field, with non-hotel venues getting almost as many bookings as their more traditional counterparts. Just like event apps, tech stacks are becoming more and more prominent in helping professionals prepare for events. Choosing the Right Technology Stack for Your Events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. Implement event personalization by: sending personalized emails with a targeted message (segment by name, company, title, and other registration metrics), setting up different workflows for different registration tiers, . Experiential Events As Part Of Community Marketing.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“My first job was opening the mail and entering the data from the registration forms. ” “We started doing online registration in the late nineties,” says Scott. Well, they were well prepared. “You don’t have to travel to an in-person venue or invest money in lodging.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the simplest is to conduct a walk-through of the venue before the event. That means creating a system for checking badges or having a registration table staffed at all times. Some venues allow open access, and without clear identification, it’s hard to know who belongs in the room. What we can do is be prepared.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This might involve adapting your physical venue for less mobile attendees, providing printed transcripts, or using the special features offered by your live-streaming software to build closed captions and audio description into your video content. Read More : 7 Biggest Livestreaming Challenges (and the Best Solutions!). Good luck and enjoy!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. Include a check-box during online registration asking if attendees have any special needs.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

Training is an important part of exhibitions since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. Of course, there are the various tools of promotion and the whole registration affair which needs to be as smooth as possible. Wipe the Rust off Those Trade Show Tools.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Instead of paying to send people to an event, which can add up with airfare, car rental, registration fees, per diem, and missed work time, companies can simply allow those people to watch a live stream of the event. Venue internet service. Make sure the venue has reliable and fast internet. Provider platform. Find a Vendor.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

We’re at a point where there’s no more money movement or should we be prepared for more in 2020?” It will become ubiquitous in the next five years when everybody updates their phones” The Challenge Of Venues. “The challenge I see is with venues”, he continues.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Most clients engaged his tools for registration and apps at their in-person meetings prior to March 2020, then they immediately swapped to the company’s live-streaming capabilities, and as variants moved through the populations, undulations in types of services being accessed were visible in the data. Enduring Partners.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the new meeting minimum. A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 31, 2017

Venue managers and staff all have a duty to their attendees to provide a level of crowd management. This will mainly consist of event staff but also event security personnel provided by the venue or hired from a third-party service. Prep the venue with lots of signage. where the line begins for the registration.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.”

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Event security entails far more than just dotting the venue with security personnel. By employing the right security practices, you’ll ensure the safety of your guests and staff, plus you’ll prevent damage to the venue and related property. Each venue requires a specific on-site strategy. Step 2: Gauge Attendee Risk.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. That speed and ease has led us to a state of modern ecommerce that has consumers growingly impatient with drawn out registration and booking processes. Better buckle up! HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2016

While you think you may have your event all wrapped up, and are marching towards completion, you may need to be more prepared for a number of things that could possibly go wrong when planning an event. You Lose the Venue. Contracting a venue can be a chore within itself. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet. Everyone has been there.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Creative consulting can be critical to this preparation. . They’ll help you pick a venue or virtual platform , develop a marketing plan, and more. . Ever wish you could visualize different layouts without taking the time to drag equipment around the venue? They also prioritize staying within budget and gaining registrations.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. Retarget Your Event for Better Registration Numbers. Tell us your favorite tips to prepare for event problems below! It all starts with goal setting and the establishment of a rough draft budget. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

Responsible event professionals are partnering with destinations and venues that understand attendees today are looking for inspirational experiences that marry thoughtful safety protocols within an exciting destination that fuels engagement beyond what is possible through a computer screen. Plan with Confidence. A Trusted Partner.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

Responsible event professionals are partnering with destinations and venues that understand attendees today are looking for inspirational experiences that marry thoughtful safety protocols within an exciting destination that fuels engagement beyond what is possible through a computer screen. Plan with Confidence. A Trusted Partner.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Event happenings, registration times, what time do attendees get onsite, what time do buses leave. Venue hours, when does the venue even open? So we’ll talk a little bit more about what individual things go on there, but there’s so much that goes on this production schedule because so many people need to use it.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. Venue Contracts. One of the best ways to protect your event and your budget is to pay close attention to your venue contracts. Flexible Registration & Ticketing.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Expanding on a point brought up by Will, Lori adds that “a lot of the times people don’t get emergency contact information during registration or they aren’t updating it. Our AV partners, our venue partners, our speaker partners”, says Alex. And I have to say that’s also very important.

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