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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

Smart Meetings

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.

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Hybrid is Dead: A View from the Stage

Smart Meetings

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. But what planners neglected to consider in the equation was the vital human connection.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Will the event require sponsors? 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. Are you selling tickets to the event?

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

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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Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas

Endless Events

Virtual Trade Show Ideas: The Sponsor & Exhibitor Side. Also, think about what is the purpose for your sponsors and your exhibitors. Figure out how to do intimate sessions with, for example, the vendors. Or maybe better yet, one of your vendors is really good at social media marketing.

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On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings

MeetingsNet

Whether you’re booking airport shuttles or buses for off-site events, it’s tough to put the brakes on rising costs. Try getting a sponsor for this. • If you go this route, have umbrellas at hand (preferably branded or sponsored) in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. Tried-and-True Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts. •

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Budget for an Event

Eventtia

By identifying these potential pitfalls in advance, organizers can take preventive measures by reallocating funds, renegotiating with vendors, or adjusting event components to fit within the budget. When shared with stakeholders – sponsors, partners, or team members – a detailed budget clarifies the event’s financial landscape.

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