Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash Founded in 2000, BizBash creates print and digital publications, hosts events, and provides resources for corporate event and meeting professionals, event marketers, and executives. Our blog features fresh weekly content on event orchestration, marketing, technology, data and analytics, thought leadership, and more.

Website 98

Website Planner Certification Publishing 98

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Vendor and speaker coordination. Proprietary self-service online booking tool (integrated with registration) . Our global buying power mitigates risk with better contract terms, generates cost savings, and saves you time negotiating with hotels and venues. Hotel booking and contracting. Vendor management.

Management 52

Management Automotive Contracts Contracts 52

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book even earlier – up to a year or more in advance. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

Organization 130

Organization Contracts Contracts Events 130

Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Be sure to budget for venue-adjacent costs like catering, audiovisual equipment, decor, marketing, and additional services. Lock in your event date early so you have plenty of time to find your ideal venue, book vendors, and communicate with attendees. What are your budget constraints? When is your event?

Venue 52

Venue B2B Proposal Contracts 52

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. Establish event prices and booking policies Determine event rental costs based on the time of day, week, and year the event takes place. Do you have booking minimums in place?

Events 88

Events Venue Rehearsal Booking 88

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. This is why booking these partners in advance is so important. Add vendor timelines. They’re not flexible.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

Attendee 239

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 239

AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Instead of connecting with thousands of vendors separately, an online booking platform can integrate with just one GDS — and tap into the almost exhaustless source of information. Sixty years later, the world’s first computerized system for flight booking still handles a lion’s share of airline and hotel reservations.

Airlines 52

Airlines Automation Contracts Contracts 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash Founded in 2000, BizBash creates print and digital publications, hosts events, and provides resources for corporate event and meeting professionals, event marketers, and executives. Our blog features fresh weekly content on event orchestration, marketing, technology, data and analytics, thought leadership, and more.

Website 52

Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

Open Destinations

MAY 22, 2023

The ability to pivot quickly and respond to market trends helps companies stay ahead of the competition. With the rise of contactless payments, touchless check-ins, and mobile bookings, technology has become essential in providing a safe and seamless customer experience. 2) Internal resources are stretched thin Flexibility is key.

Travel 52

Travel Travel Training Contracts 52

Open Destinations

MAY 22, 2023

The ability to pivot quickly and respond to market trends helps companies stay ahead of the competition. With the rise of contactless payments, touchless check-ins, and mobile bookings, technology has become essential in providing a safe and seamless customer experience. 2) Internal resources are stretched thin Flexibility is key.

Travel 52

Travel Travel Training Contracts 52

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

It can be anything from booking a homestay instead of a hotel to volunteering at the nearby field to attending a weekend flea market or a local yoga class – you get the idea. Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Though some vendors have solutions tailored specifically to the needs of DMCs (e.g.,

Travel 105

Travel Travel Affiliate Booking 105

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Often I book a venue sight unseen and usually don’t go onsite for smaller meetings.” I see so much failure in our events marketing program and I know I can make it so much more than what it is.” The lack of responses from vendors, and when they don’t read the details of the RFP issued.”

Contracts 59

Contracts Contracts Events Logistics 59

Alcor Mice

APRIL 29, 2021

A good way to do this would be to study the trends in the market. At this stage, you should also start requesting proposals and quotations from your prospective vendors. Vacation times: Peak seasons in MICE destinations are usually the worst time to book venues as their occupancy would likely be comprised mostly of tourists.

Vendor 52

Vendor Registration Advertising Preparation 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

You can create your own checklist template in Microsoft® Word® or find a template from a book on professional event coordination. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. There are vendors to interview and select. Map out your marketing plan.

Event Planning 137

Event Planning Logistics Vendor Social Media 137

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

Attendee 130

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

They help establish a brand, market products, gain clientele, raise funds, and increase employee morale. Negotiate with vendors. If you have an annual event, try to negotiate a multi-year contract where you get a discount if you commit to exclusively using their business. Events serve an important business purpose.

Attendee 156

Attendee Social Media Entertainment Banking 156

AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Back then, self-service used to simply mean “without a travel agent”, and in 2020, with up to 80 percent of travelers booking directly online – it’s a norm. For example, Expedia provides a self-service booking experience – everything can be done without interacting with company staff. Travel research and booking.

Technology 69

Technology Technology Travel Travel 69

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors. Inquire about restrictions on vendors. Be specific about customization options and ideas and understand them before signing a contract. Talk to meeting management software vendors. Always keep your budget in mind and up to date. Check security needs and protocol.

Management 40

Management Meeting Vendor Registration 40

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If you’re wondering what questions to ask when booking a venue, you’ve come to the right place. A seamless guest experience on the day of the event starts with an enjoyable and easy journey to the venue,” said Carter Blatt , chief marketing officer for The Vendry, a marketplace and professional network built for the events industry.

Venue 93

Venue Booking Conference Vendor 93

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Strategize the marketing and execution. They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Depending on the scale of your event, having sub-teams or committees for areas like logistics, marketing, customer service, etc.,

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book and pay even earlier – up to a year or more in advance. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

Event Planning 26

Event Planning Organization Events Contracts 26

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! In fact, many of our clients sign multiple-year contracts and use us for their AV needs year after year.

Vendor 204

Vendor Contracts Contracts Venue 204

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Categorize tasks: Group tasks into categories such as venue, catering, entertainment, marketing, and so on. Recognize which tasks you must oversee and which can be handled by team members or vendors. This can range from marketing materials to event themes and decor. This provides a comprehensive view of what lies ahead.

Event Planning 95

Event Planning Vendor Events Automation 95

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Will Curran: Which is local to my Phoenix market. Why just that one market but obviously Phoenix was really important to them. Let’s see that was mainly luxury hotels, key markets. So you buy the smaller companies because you want to get into this market or that market or that kind of thing. And that happens.

Contracts 249

Contracts Contracts Events Planner 249

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Party packages are a great way for the Johnsons to book Grandma June’s birthday party at their favorite local Italian restaurant, but they’re also a huge help for larger, more complex, or professional events. We’re diving deep into the business potential behind private bookings and examining what people really want from an event package.

Venue 78

Venue Rehearsal Social Media Booking 78

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Below, we have broken down the planners’ achievements into different categories, including pulling off virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, acquiring new skills, successfully negotiating contracts, and developing innovative initiatives, among other accomplishments. Global convention virtually and triaging contracts. Business growth.

Virtual Events 98

Virtual Events Contracts Contracts Trade Show 98

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Marketing & PR Marketing is an important aspect of any event. Consider the tools you intend to use to market your event and make your choices based on which are most aligned with your budget.

Events 40

Events Social Media Automation Planner 40

Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

Book an officiant. There are more than 300,000 wedding vendors operating in the United States which means you have plenty of options to choose from! The latest wedding industry reports say that vendors are now forming strategic partnerships to boost their businesses. Book your florist. Choose wedding invitations.

Rehearsal 83

Rehearsal Insurance Vendor Venue 83

Gavel International

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And finally, other employees may want to vary perspectives by switching from different departments to explore more such as transitioning from sales to marketing; customer service to sales; IT to research and development; and so forth. Automating email marketing allows staff to build campaigns in advance. 4) Create Training Programs.

Automation 40

Automation Meeting Social Media Training 40

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 13, 2020

Flight consolidators are brokers that book airline seats in bulk at discount rates and then resell them to travel agencies. Travel agencies add their own markups but still keep the prices lower than market rates offered by airlines. IATA prohibits airlines from discounting published fares , or airfares available to all vendors.

Airlines 113

Airlines Travel Agent Publishing B2B 113

AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 30, 2021

In this article, we will explain how hoteliers and hospitality technology vendors can set up an integration between OPERA PMS and third-party hotel solutions. The changing distribution market, constantly shifting customer expectations, alternative hospitality options all make it harder to grow and compete. Back office management.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Platform Vendor Production 52

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2022

The late Alvin Toffler, whose 1970 book Future Shock established him as one of the world’s foremost futurists, said we can only envision our future by tapping into our human capacity for creativity. It means that vendors can show more than they could fit in the physical environment,” he said, demonstrating the “both/and” way of thinking.

Trends 130

Trends Banking Events Preparation 130

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Finding your hotel target market group segment is crucial to success, and it all starts with the type of events that your space is best suited for. Having evacuation plan discussions between planners and venues, including security precautions in proposals, and ensuring the plan has been communicated to vendors is a good place to begin.

Proposal 149

Proposal Communications Communications Planner 149

AltexSoft Travel

MAY 30, 2023

More than two-thirds of sales in travel and tourism are made via the Internet, and the share of online vs offline bookings will only grow in the coming years. Watch our video to understand better how flight booking unfolds. Traditional flight booking: steps and systems involved.

Travel 52

Travel Travel Airlines Platform 52

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

With some savvy skills and a side of confidence, negotiating a venue contract can lead to a final agreement that’s much more favorable than what was in the initial proposal. Plus, something like say, digital marketing might not exactly be your forté. And make the most of your marketing budget while you’re at it!)

SEO 141

SEO Proposal Sponsors Events 141