Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2023

These include a $5,000 Signing Bonus when you book new business between now and December 31, 2023, with 1,000 or more room nights and, because most of our convention hotels remain independent full 10% group room commissions. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 10, 2023

Fall is the time to nourish your mind with daily, 10-minute micro-learning sessions such as reading a book, listening to a podcast, or taking an online course. It will help set you up to take on planning duties. (AI Plus, its brainstorming feature helps you break free from the “rinse and repeat” approach to event planning.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The post Marriott International: Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel and Event Planning appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. “Clients are increasingly looking for sustainable initiatives when booking their events,” he said. For more information, visit the Marriott Bonvoy Events website.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 15, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, and we know just how much is on your plate. That’s where all-in-one event planning solutions come in, offering a lifeline that simplifies the whole shebang — from the first brainstorm to the “thanks for attending” email. We’re looking at you, hotel bookings for events.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Add it all up, and it’s clear how important it is to select the right venue for optimal event outcomes. So, how exactly do you pick a location that helps you achieve your event goals and deliver unforgettable experiences? If you’re wondering what questions to ask when booking a venue, you’ve come to the right place.

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Hotel Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Booking a hotel for a large group can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right planning you can get the perfect rooms with great hotel group rates— and then get back to whatever else you’d like to be doing. So, how do you actually book a hotel for a large group? Or would it be better to avoid those?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

If this is your first time planning an event, chances are, knowing where to get started can be daunting, but fear not as you’ve come to the right place. In this ultimate event planning guide, we will discuss all you need to know about planning, organizing, and executing an event in this step-by-step guide.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. Optimizing Travel Budgets for Events The cornerstone of effective event travel management is budget optimization.

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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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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

No matter how well you’ve planned and organized the event: securing the best sponsors, booking the biggest talents in the industry, and so on, it will likely be a failure if the venue is not a good match for the event in one way or another. A step-by-step guide to booking a perfect event venue.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

International event planning outside your home country is highly likely to take you outside of your comfort zone. One of my favorite resource is Kiss, Bow, and Shake Hands , the book and online resource by Terri Morrison on how to do business around the world. Especially when it’s your first time.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 21, 2017

Let’s dive into ten of the most famous event planning companies, from around the world. Bassett Events – Toronto. Led by Jennifer Bassett, Bassett Events has more than 15 years in the industry. Private parties, charitable events, and weddings; Bassett will always bring an “element of surprise”.

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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.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. These event planning magazines, both digital and print, can help inspire your next big event idea. Want event planning magazine content digitally?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. Event planners need to know what’s on the radar for 2023, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends. Simple, right?

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you are still feeling the pain of trying to move or rebook your events from 2020 and 2021 to 2022 and 2023, just wait until we get to 2024. This article reviews the seven reasons to book now for your 2024 event. Those who book early can secure the best staff, dramatically impacting the success of your program.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, she stumbled into non-profit work, which later sparked her passion for event planning. She is now associate director of special events at UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. When it comes to busy event days, she leans on her people. “We Hold yourself accountable to the study plan and the date you set for yourself.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. Tourism and Green Venues: Discuss how sustainable venues are becoming a significant draw for eco-conscious tourists and event organizers.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Learn how Groups360 is simplifying meeting and event planning with the GroupSync solution. The GroupSync platform was designed to save planners time and money in searching, sourcing and booking group rooms and space. How to book group rooms and meeting space securely online. Sponsored by:

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. You can create your own checklist template in Microsoft® Word® or find a template from a book on professional event coordination. Include everything from signage and SWAG to photography and contingency plans.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. Tourism and Green Venues: Discuss how sustainable venues are becoming a significant draw for eco-conscious tourists and event organizers.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here are the top five reasons to book a food tour in your conference city. Top 5 Reasons to Book a Food Tour in Your Conference City: Taste the Local Cuisine and Cocktails Learn Local History Along the Way It’s a Bonding Experience Great Way to See the City! How about a local food tour?

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

While it is impossible to give event planners a generalized estimate of the budget for hybrid events, we can break it down into bite-sized items that’ll make the budgeting process much more manageable. Hybrid Event Budgets: How Much? These are the main hybrid event budget items you should budget for: 1.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Reno Tahoe makes event planning easy. This includes a $5,000 Signing Bonus when you book new business between now and December 31, 2024, with 1,000 or more room nights and, because most of our convention hotels remain independent, full 10% group room commissions. Let’s explore all that’s possible.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In-person, virtual, or hybrid corporate event. Best practices in planning a corporate event. Creating and sticking to an event budget. Choosing the perfect venue for your corporate event. Planning the logistics of the event. What is a Corporate Event? Step 5: Design and fine-tune the event.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The EPCP teaches that preparedness is "a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action to ensure effective coordination during incident response. Minimizing Risks Sometimes, it can’t be avoided: an event needs to be changed, postponed, or canceled.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

No matter your role in the event world, the industry is defined by relationships. In fact, Keith Ferazzi, author of my favorite book, Never Eat Alone , put it best, “Your network is your net worth.” your approach to building and maintaining relationships among your peers in the event industry.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

To study on her own, she found reviewing the CMP books and CMP study tools from PCMA and MPI incredibly helpful. Summarizing chapters in the CMP books helped me a lot,” she says. “I Her favorite quote perfectly sums up both her journey of earning the CMP and her philosophy around event planning: Erin Hanson wrote, “’What if I fall?’ ‘Oh,

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 13, 2016

10 Tips to Make the Case for a Bigger Event Planning Budget. . Demand for meetings and events is on the rise. Event professionals are being tasked to manage more events, and to execute them with a shorter turnaround time. Where do event planning budgets go? See the top 10 most costly budget items.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Several catering companies in Vancouver are turning down jobs as they cannot secure the appropriate caliber and quantity of catering staff to support their events. Planning events according to a predetermined event vision has changed as well. How Do We Cope?

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Eventbrite

JULY 26, 2022

From picking the perfect genre — an indie band might be better at an event with a dance floor than a wine tasting, for example — to pinning down […]. Whether you’re organizing a concert or looking for performers to give your food fair or market some ambience, the right musicians can make all the difference.

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