Endless Events

JUNE 27, 2018

There’s still a place for planning events with conventional venue layouts, particularly with corporate conferences and workshops. Moreover, if you decide to stay with a traditional venue, you might want to explore unique seating layouts. That’s where choosing a unique event venue to wow your attendees comes in.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Keeping track of renovations and the emergence of important new properties is a fundamental part of a meeting planner’s work, and the task has become more challenging recently with the huge upsurge in construction. Here’s a look at five of our top New and Renovated stories from 2018. New & Renovated: International Intrigue.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. Ready to dive straight in?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Acquisition delivers unique diagramming, seating, and venue sales solutions that help event planners and venues create exceptional events. Cvent acquired Social Tables to help event planners and venues better collaborate to deliver successful events, further accelerating Cvent’s product roadmap and global growth.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. In 2018, the company gave $500,000 to groups and individuals that promoted diversity in travelers and hotel operators.

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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.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Poor Venue Choice The choice of venue can make or break an event. Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Privacy has become the top necessity for event planners, according to a new report from Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. How else will attendees access all the mobile features now being created for even the smallest event? However, planners are prioritizing venues who invest in privacy features.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. The SCIB can provide contact details, organise site inspections and give recommendations for venues and suppliers in an unbiased manner.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. More: 3 Things Every Planner Should Know About Security. To start, incorporate feedback from a variety of sources within the venue, such as customer service or guest feedback. Evaluate Current Security Processes.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. Ready to dive straight in?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

18% venues. Starting with t-shirt templates that incorporate these trends can make it even easier for fundraisers and event planners to have the peace of mind that their merch will be appealing. Chloe McAlpin | The Simple Joy Of Being (@chloe_mcalpin) May 7, 2018. 32% speakers and talent. 29% printed materials.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! Many businesses and event planners have already begun brainstorming how to implement ways they can make their events environmentally friendly. Start Planning.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

Attendee engagement is our main focus this year and part of that is interacting with them way before the event starts. You don’t always have to create something new to gamify, using existing activities and venues could go a long way in engaging your audience. Guests: More Than Just Attendees. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. It has 12 meeting spaces for receptions and presentations for up to 6,000 attendees.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need.” Braindate Lounge at the 2018 C2 Montreal. What do planners need to know before dedicating their time to creating such an environment? This insight is particularly relevant to event planners who produce events at the same venue year after year.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Here’s the response from the organizer plus important resources for planners developing and enforcing a conference code of conduct. New York Legalweek, a conference organized by ALM that attracts about 6,000 legal-industry attendees, is under fire for reports of sexual harassment around its January 29-February 1 event.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. While event tech (AI, data security, VR, and AR) is maturing and would undoubtedly be a centerpiece of many conferences this year, trendsetters are looking several steps beyond at ideas concerning event design and the personalization of the attendee’s journey. Will Curran Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Small meeting planners must reach out to the property for a customized approach so that meeting goals can still be achieved while managing costs. Is it helpful to hold a small meeting in a larger venue that may have more resources? Patrick Berwald.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As the face-to-face industry navigates the post-pandemic return to live events, one thing is clear: Attendees will be looking for the chance to immerse themselves in new destinations. Organizers can choose from a lengthy list of towers, abbeys, monasteries, and royal residences for programming and add-on excursions for attendees.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Then you feed the data into amazing algorithms which translate boring ol’ numbers into insights – insights that allow event planners like you to mold and refine the event so attendees have the best experience possible. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. I know we are!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Bad news for planners: Venue selection may be getting more competitive. Cvent’s first quarterly Group Business Outlook found that a significantly higher number of RFPs for future bookings were submitted in the third quarter of 2018 than during the same period last year. Shorter Windows and Smaller Groups.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

You want your attendees to be excited and impressed from the very first moment they arrive. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. If your chosen venue is an architectural gem, then let it speak for itself. Remember anyone greeting your attendees needs to be personable and helpful.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 28, 2022

Attendees gathered for Destination Showcase, held on March 25, which capped the inaugural Business Events Industry Week. Has the pandemic pause on physical events — and studies that indicate that consumers are now expecting brands to behave in more eco-friendly ways — made planners more likely to prioritize sustainability?

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

InfoComm 2018 aims to use this conversation as a way to merge disciplines to craft a better and more immersive experience for event attendees. Deep in an attendee’s heart, there is always that expectation that something magical will happen once they enter a venue. Steal These AV Tricks for Your Next Event. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2018

We have found out that event planners are usually not interested to use facebook messenger and similar tools during the event as an alternative to a chatbot. One of the things that I often ask Event Planners to do is to walk through the journey of their attendee's experience from start to finish.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g. If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll need to make sure your event tech stack gives you the ability to produce studio-quality broadcasts while giving attendees tools that will keep them engaged throughout the experience.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

The good news is that your attendees crave engagement more than ever. Speaking of top-notch AV, we’ve whipped up a free webinar to help you fulfill the five senses via AV so you can wow attendees right from the start. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2022

The idea of microadventures is one familiar to event organizers — events have long given conference attendees options to sign up to sample what meeting destinations have to offer outside of the event venue, often before or after the event itself. Department Stores Reformatted.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Well, nowadays, 2018, we’re seeing a really extremely common trend, and I was just at a conference literally this last weekend and people were asking me this exact same question that hotels are now saying if you don’t use our hotel AV, now there will be $30,000 for hotel WIFI. Are you gonna be doing live stream over it?

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

As an event planner, you’re probably well-versed in using mindfulness to help cope with the stress that often comes with the job. As events become more immersive and stimulating, there becomes a higher chance of overwhelming attendees, so we see an interesting turn in 2018 event trends. But a better experience does!

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2022

After two years apart, event organizers and their attendees are craving the chance to connect in person safely. During the pandemic, team members at the state-of-the-art venue upskilled and innovated to help organizers create true connections and outstanding experiences for their groups. Environmental Sustainability.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

As an event planner, it’s up to you to make sure the meeting’s surprises do not form lasting negative impressions. You can cultivate these experiences by choosing a good venue and by brainstorming in such a way that out-of-the-box learning is stimulated. Standout Booth Ideas From E3 2018. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In other words, most meeting attendees would rather have a “wow” time somewhere memorable than another breakout room even if it’s at an upscale hotel or resort. In 2018, his Pinoy Heritage won Best Pop-up from the San Francisco version of the website Eater. The research indicates experience tops destination.

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