Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Just as you might make a look book for the top three or 10 destinations with images, square footages and prices, this makes it easy to show what is popular, creative and available when the client needs it. It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

You should already have close working relationships with your state and local Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) or Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs). For smaller festivals, the DMO or CVB is typically also the resource event organizers point attendees to for arranging their own accommodations.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Finalize your vendors at least 3 months out.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Those who have survived the harsh conditions of the pandemic are fully booked and expensive. It’s extremely hard to book these well-qualified people,” adds Will.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Employee needs and priorities have changed, organizations are refocusing their missions and business models and, thus, roles are changing too. GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Additionally, a Vendor Marketplace integrated into the Cvent Supplier Network that has become a major source for RFP delivery, will allow meeting planners to browse vendors and send requests for information (RFIs) for everything from A/V and production to health and safety providers. A Mixed Future Predicted. “We

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There were many vendors to choose from, all of which had plenty of options and ample supplies. This is putting a tremendous strain on the industry and our vendors. This financial change comes as in-person events become too expensive for organizations to host. A Post-pandemic Event Industry. How Do We Cope?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. They had an outstanding contingency plan in place.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. Taylor continues, “I also wish planners would involve destination marketing organizations more.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. They are in charge of shopping for a variety of vendors and suppliers to secure everything needed for the event.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By creating an effective event budget plan, organizers can exercise financial control and achieve maximum returns on their investments. It provides a detailed outline of all expected expenses and potential revenues, enabling event organizers to effectively manage their resources and make informed financial decisions.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

But, organizing people’s entertainment is not an easy gig; you have to connect a ton of dots to make everything go smoothly and have your customers happy. A tour operator is a travel company that devises the trip, books its components, markets it, and sells to travelers or travel agents. Tour operator technology solutions.

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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. Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Nearly all of Hamilton’s scheduled industry bookings were called off in 2020. Transitioning the Mission.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. From outlining event goals to post-event donor follow-up, this guide takes organizers of all levels through the nonprofit planning process from start to finish. Fundraising is on the rise worldwide.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Whether you’re heading up a planning committee or attempting to organize a reunion all on your own, you can accomplish the task following this step-by-step guide. If no reunion plans are on the books, you’ll need to track down classmates and start the planning process. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Book an event venue.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone. The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. Spacebase –a direct booking site for unique venues.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

From golf tournaments and marathons to car washes and bake sales, organizers have a lengthy list to choose from. Organize a community-wide donation drive. One simple way to do this is to organize a community-wide charity drive in a central, easy-to-access location. Non-perishable food Holiday toys Blood Books Winter coats.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Whether you’re organizing an office holiday party with a winter wonderland theme, planning an enchanted Christmas wedding , or hosting a holiday community fundraiser, we’ve got you covered. From venues and vendors to set up and service, we explore all of the winter wonderland theme elements you need to organize an awe-inspiring event.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Event Industry News An online magazine delivering the latest event industry news, Event Industry News (EIN) is a go-to source for event organizers across industries edited by the one and only Adam Parry. PCMA PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) is a nonprofit organization serving the business events industry.

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Social Tables

JUNE 15, 2023

Although it’s impossible to ensure a stress-free family function , we’ll show you how smooth, organized, and budget-conscious planning a one-of-a-kind family reunion can be. Setting a return deadline will help the planning team stay organized and do their best to make the event work for everyone. Will one person or a select few pay?

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 15, 2023

Organized by a team of volunteers, the Earth Day for Event People celebration was designed to spark change by taking a light-hearted rather than heavy-handed approach to sustainability. and “What happens to materials after use?” Magdalina Atanassova is digital media editor at Convene.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

While a handful of deeply digital-oriented companies are pulling off hybrid events, speaker agencies surveyed in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom report booking speakers for hybrid events only 5 percent to 10 percent of the time. It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.”

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Why are you organizing your event in the first place? To select the right tech, you need to know your event goals.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

The ability to organize, manage logistics, and ensure that everything runs smoothly is a skill honed over time. Recognize which tasks you must oversee and which can be handled by team members or vendors. Event planning is both an art and a science. However, like any profession, there are always ways to improve and refine your methods.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Lauren Eck, regional director of catering sales in Texas for Wolfgang Puck Catering (WPC), said meeting organizers are getting creative with new ways to stretch what staffing is available. For her lunch for 200 staff members, for the first time, she opted for plated meals instead of a buffet for safety reasons. Creative Catering.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Of course, venue sourcing isn’t without its challenges for event organizers. The report revealed that event venue sourcing ranks among the top three hurdles organizers face. of organizers reported that venue costs consume the most significant proportion of their in-person B2B conference budget. In fact, 19.4% In fact, 19.4%

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Organize a rodeo-themed food truck fair for residents. Book multiple local food trucks and other mobile vendors for the event, giving residents a variety of cuisines to try. Organize an after-hours event for residents that allows them to meet their neighbors in an exciting, fun, and casual atmosphere. Food truck rodeo.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

They are a way for travel vendors to offer discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals , and other perks and benefits to certain clients, while also potentially increasing sales and customer loyalty. These are membership-based organizations that offer exclusive deals and discounts on travel-related products and services to their members.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Organizing a corporate event, such as a conference, can be a difficult and stressful task, regardless of whether it’s an in-person or virtual event. Additionally, staying organized and utilizing resources such as experienced professionals can help you ensure that all aspects of the event are properly taken care of.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Vendor and speaker coordination. Proprietary self-service online booking tool (integrated with registration) . Hotel booking and contracting. Vendor management. Vice President, Major Banking Organization. Executive Director Corporate Communications, Major Automotive Organization. Air and transportation.

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Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

Whether you have one or a dozen weddings on your schedule this year, here are some wedding planning tips all professional event organizers and wedding planners can use to make the most out of their clients’ special days! Organize an initial wedding planning meeting. Form relationships with your favorite wedding vendors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

There are a multitude of ways poachers do this: Selling fictitious reservations/card fraud : With this, event participants are led to believe by a third-party organization they have made a reservation, when in fact they haven’t. Misrepresentation : Poachers misrepresent themselves to sell bookings outside of the official hotel block.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Organize casual, catered informational sessions on topics that your clients will find valuable, and generate buzz for the session by promoting the event speaker. Strive to book experts with real-world experience in the areas your clients care about most. Contact the resort to organize and pay for the event in advance.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 14, 2022

Event organizers are adapting to a more distributed workforce, mitigating burnout, working hard to attract and retain talent, and navigating ongoing volatility in the national and international markets. The team at Hilton has come up with a realistic approach to help event planners navigate an uncertain future.

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