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Jurassic Meetings: Planners Will Find a Way

Smart Meetings

He could have been talking about meeting planners’ determination during 2.5 years of Covid, jumping back in with the energy of a T-Rex and making meetings happen again. That can happen when you book the SUE gallery for a private meeting, event or meal at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History.

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How to Build Corporate Meeting KPIs that Will Demonstrate ROI to the C-Suite

Gavel International

To put it succinctly: “KPIs are a forward-looking predictor of end performance, whereas ROI is used as a backward-looking informer of future budget allocation decisions.” ( 1 ) Thinking of KPIs and ROI in terms of a book is a simpler way of looking at it. ROI is the fulfillment of the promise made by KPIs.

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Sky-High Airfares Plus Delays Mean Fewer Attendees, Say Planners

MeetingsNet

A new MeetingsNet survey finds nearly 70 percent of planners expect fewer attendees on site due to high airfares, while nearly 60 percent have narrowed their destination options due to potential air delays and cancellations. In fact, one planner said that “canceled flights are currently our biggest concern above all else, even Covid.”.

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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. We explore what vendors are, distinct types of event vendors, and where event planners like you can find them. Moreover, we examine the value of the planner-vendor relationship and its impact on event success. a musical festival).

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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5 Items Meeting Planners Should Factor into Budgets (Part 1 of 2)

Gavel International

Reading Time: 4 minutes 65% of meeting professionals say meeting spending is increasing. ( 1 ) This increase makes sense since nearly half of employees prefer in-person meetings. ( 61% of meeting and event tech-savvy professionals use at least one form of AI. ( Below are key budget considerations when planning a meeting.

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Venue Sourcing for Event Planners

Stova

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. We’ll help you answer key questions about event sourcing, including what to consider and how to book so you can get the right venue with the most impact and achieve your event goals. But you also want the “wow” factor. Leverage technology.

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