Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

Topping the topic list in the survey, conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency, is leadership and motivation, cited by two out of five planner respondents. Rounding out the top three are diversity, equity, and inclusion, and artificial intelligence, mentioned by 38 percent and 36 percent of planners, respectively.

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Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

Booking artists for your events can be a daunting task. It’s even more daunting if you’re not familiar with the process or don’t know all the little details that go into booking artists. When you’re not sure of the process or overlook the details, artist bookings can become a major headache in a heartbeat. The Booking Process.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 8, 2022

The hotel industry tends to overlook attracting SMERF bookings in favor of the greater bang-for-buck that comes with booking business meetings and conferences. Nonetheless, SMERF groups still book room blocks, event spaces and food and beverage services like corporate travelers do. Table of Contents. SMERF Defined.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. One feature that was well-received in Frankfurt was the addition of an overflow area outside sessions where people can have one-on-one conversations with speakers.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Or by constructing the talk in such a way that it syncs the brains of the audience and the speaker in remarkable ways. The secret is to make an impression with the venue design itself, even before they get to the keynote speakers. This is despite the steady increase in hotel bookings for business groups and events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. Platforms expand the number of attendees you can fit at an event without booking a larger space. How can you track attendee metrics? Or engagement?

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

Planners Salary Survey 2019” And then the last one is “Study Finds One in Four Tech-Conference Speakers are Women” Hurricane Dorian Affects the Bahamas Unevenly. Hotel Contract Clauses Planners Should Be Using but Probably Aren’t. “Technically a hurricane is outside the events industry.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Hire speakers to present remotely rather than cover the travel, lodging, and other costs associated with presenting in person. To ensure good video and audio quality, work with your service provider to send remote speakers kits with ring lights, cameras and stands, headsets, plus a coaching session. Hotels, Venues, and Contracts.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

All speaker contributions are translated simultaneously into German or English, allowing all participants to follow the programme in the language they prefer. The Bern Convention Bureau supports the organisers with any question that arises during the planning process, such as a hotel booking outside of Kursaal when necessary.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 13, 2023

Witnessing or hearing stories of courage, kindness, and strength in others — such as Olympic athlete and CL23 speaker Allyson Felix’s advocacy of contract protections for pregnant athletes — are most likely to elicit awe from people, researchers say. What is, Keltner asks in the book, the unifying purpose of awe?

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Compare Costs.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. As COVID has not completely gone away, what is your contingency plan if one of your team members, an employee or a speaker contracts the virus? We can release the booking for free. You always need a backup.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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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. Air and transportation.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Confirm two to three potential dates, retreat objectives, the theme, and other major details before establishing the event budget or booking accommodations. Review the following topics with the retreat planning team as well as company management before booking accommodations. Potential scheduling conflicts with speakers or performers.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

The first speaker, Farshida Zafar, L.L.M., A common example is booking websites. The gamification strategies on these websites endeavour to make us book as soon as possible. It’s not about fun but to make us book.’. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all. Why use gamification?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That plays a big part, say husband and wife authors Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr in their recent book, The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown. The book draws on hundreds of interviews, research in psychology, innovation, and behavioral economics, as well as their own lived experiences.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. Your DMC partner will contract entertainment vendors based on your selections, arrange transportation, and ensure each vendor’s special requests are met. What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times. Finally, you should book early to ensure your AV company has plenty of time to prepare a successful event, thus avoiding any rush fees. Anything after the contract is begging.”.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

For instance, a conference with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and interactive workshops necessitates versatile spaces. Lock in your event date early so you have plenty of time to find your ideal venue, book vendors, and communicate with attendees. What type of event is it? When is your event?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 15, 2022

When I booked Orlando in 2016, I never would’ve thought we would’ve been in this position [today with the overturning of Roe v. I do like that there are opportunities to put clauses in contracts. We will not contract with any venue that won’t accept that clause.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Different Focus, Different Expertise Travel Agency Travel agencies excel in catering to individual vacationers and transient business travelers, focusing on booking one reservation at a time. Read on to explore why opting for an incentive travel company like Brightspot can transform your group travel experience.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Confirm two to three potential dates, retreat objectives, the theme, and other major details before establishing the event budget or booking accommodations. Review the following topics with the retreat planning team as well as company management before booking accommodations. Potential scheduling conflicts with speakers or performers.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Quinby highlighted how tourists have changed their way of travelling: the large groups that years ago contracted all-inclusive trips are becoming increasingly distant and today it is the small groups that are looking for personalised experiences that are the protagonists of the sector.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 14, 2024

Different Focus, Different Expertise Travel Agency Travel agencies excel in catering to individual vacationers and transient business travelers, focusing on booking one reservation at a time. Read on to explore why opting for an incentive travel company like Brightspot can transform your group travel experience.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Centralize Documentation Keeping all event-related documents, contracts, and communications in one central location. By centralizing documentation, planners create a single source of truth where every detail resides, from contracts and floor plans to attendee lists and feedback forms. So start as early as possible.

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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.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

If no reunion plans are on the books, you’ll need to track down classmates and start the planning process. Before the booking process begins, create a preliminary budget for the reunion. Create VIP ticket packages that include a memory book, VIP parking, or other unique offers, at a higher rate, to raise additional funds for the event.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

We had a program book just like you would at a normal event, thanking our sponsors and giving more information about the cause. “We had up to 25 people in the audience, which were the speakers, the MC, the auctioneer, the client, and maybe a couple of members of the board,” she says. The Success Story Of Hybrid Events.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

For Workiva, the goal is to accelerate bookings and expand awareness of new products and releases. The decision to keep Amplify 2021 online was made in September 2020, at which time the team didn’t feel confident it could meet its attrition and contract requirements. “It It turned out to be a great decision for us,” Strehle said.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Often I book a venue sight unseen and usually don’t go onsite for smaller meetings.” I would like to ask to shadow them when negotiating/managing contracts and other responsibilities that are fully theirs, so I can learn more.” I would prefer to do more site visits. And to better protect the team from burnout.” “I

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Spaces such as secret gardens, book shops, or even decommissioned fire stations will instantly get people talking. Unique venues like this one offer cool backdrops (Little Secret one is located inside a former cult’s house of worship), indoor/outdoor spaces, and audio-visual equipment for speakers and presentations.

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