Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Event planners can “hack” Asana by listing speakers, performers, vendors, etc as “tasks” and attaching their contracts, promo photos, and so on to the task. Includes “work chat” to quickly communicate with team members.

Event Planning 222

Event Planning Vendor Sponsors Events 222

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When choosing a venue, consider factors such as the ambiance, location, size, and amenities. So, take the time to research and visit multiple locations until you find the one that resonates with you the most. When choosing vendors, do your research and read reviews from past clients.

Vendor 130

Vendor Trends Venue Planner 130

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Event professionals who joined the Palm Beaches conference reported that its small size and clear communication of safety protocols (such as mandatory pre-event testing, daily health screenings, socially distanced transportation and masks at indoor events) all contributed to their decision to attend. Conference Confidence. Attendee Insights.

Incentives 130

Incentives Travel Travel Prospect 130

Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Factors such as size, location, accessibility, and facilities play a critical role in the success of an event. Poor Venue Choice The choice of venue can make or break an event.

Logistics 103

Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year ( Bizzabo , 2023) 72.5% Be sure to ask the vendor to walk you through an in-person conference registration setup to see what it looks like from start to finish. Here are some telling statistics about event tech: 68.9%

Management 98

Management Registration Vendor Event Apps 98

Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. If you know you’ll be live streaming a large portion of your event to people around the world, make sure the venue’s internet can handle it before you sign the venue contract. Find a Vendor. Venue internet service. Provider platform.

Remote 298

Remote Vendor Audience Events 298

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

It is recommended to reserve the venue at least 6 months before the event to ensure that your preferred location and date are still available. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

Organization 130

Organization Contracts Contracts Events 130

Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

If you have flexibility about the location of your event, consider looking at second-tier or outside-the-box cities whose venue and labor costs are often cheaper. It’s also essential to choose an event location that is welcoming and comfortable for all attendees — no matter their beliefs or background. Where is your event? About 42.6%

Venue 52

Venue B2B Proposal Contracts 52

Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

They work with clients to determine the vision for the event, choose vendors, create a budget, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Event planners may also be responsible for managing vendors, coordinating with staff, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Social event planners.

Planner 78

Planner Certification Trade Show Vendor 78

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Planning tip: Use provided feedback to select a reunion date and location. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Planning Tip: Avoid hidden fees by discussing setup requirements, noise restrictions, cut-off time requirements, and other venue policies before signing a contract. Book vendor services for the reunion.

Vendor 78

Vendor Booking Venue Registration 78

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

Attendee 239

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 239

Open Destinations

MAY 22, 2023

Travel outsourcing takes away the strain of contract loading, leaving your teams to ensure that they are reacting to any changes and important updates. Staff turnover is indicative of staff staying in junior admin roles for too long or employed on short term contracts and often leads to errors, additional cost and impacts on management time.

Travel 52

Travel Travel Training Contracts 52

Open Destinations

MAY 22, 2023

Travel outsourcing takes away the strain of contract loading, leaving your teams to ensure that they are reacting to any changes and important updates. Staff turnover is indicative of staff staying in junior admin roles for too long or employed on short term contracts and often leads to errors, additional cost and impacts on management time.

Travel 52

Travel Travel Training Contracts 52

Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

With the right scalable event tech, the company can efficiently manage and coordinate these events, ensuring consistent brand experiences for attendees, regardless of the event’s location. A user-friendly interface ensures that event organizers can efficiently manage event logistics, registrations, and communication with attendees.

Retail 62

Retail Vendor Platform Logistics 62

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts. Orlando is the number-one destination utilized by our customers, so we feel it is an excellent location for our program.”. The city bounced back quickly, however. In the Eye of the Storm.

Meeting 94

Meeting Insurance Virtual Events Preparation 94

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Add vendor timelines. All in all, vendors can only work with the information you give them.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

Stova

MAY 25, 2023

You want the right space to accommodate your event needs, in the right location, at the right price, and under the right conditions. Track bid evolution, concessions offered, and all communications in one place. What type of location and accessibility do you need? Inquire about restrictions on vendors. Manage your bids.

Venue 52

Venue Planner Contracts Contracts 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

Attendee 130

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

Alcor Mice

APRIL 24, 2021

Especially if your event venue is located far from where your guests will be staying. They make a valuable addition to your team as their services include handling all things related to the documentation of your events; this includes communicating with technology suppliers and venues. STEP 3: FINALIZE YOUR BUDGET.

Vendor 52

Vendor B2C Preparation Events 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Naturally, you will determine the date, time, location and type of the event. Audience expectations range from the creature comforts of easy parking, familiar food, and a pleasant room temperature to WOW factors, like an exotic location, tech-savvy presentations, and useful SWAG. There are vendors to interview and select.

Event Planning 137

Event Planning Logistics Vendor Social Media 137

Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These highly sought interpersonal skills include creativity, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, leadership, caring, and compassion. Contract or freelance talent should be part of labor acquisition planning and fulfillment strategies to avoid shortages and disruption and to fill gaps when needed. ( 4 Agile Security.

Trends 52

Trends Meeting Vendor Planner 52

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Get a clear view of their goals including time frames and performance indicators, and then communicate it back to them with how you propose to measure it. If you’re fortunate, they’ve communicated them to you. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors. Inquire about restrictions on vendors.

Management 40

Management Meeting Vendor Registration 40

Social Tables

JANUARY 30, 2017

From the beginning, be sure you are setting expectations for all vendors that will be working the event. The lines of communication should be worked out from the moment the contract is signed in order to keep everyone on the same page.

Management 90

Management Logistics Preparation Events 90

Bizzaboo

MARCH 26, 2020

How to communicate a COVID-19 related event cancellation to your attendees. But that doesn't make the decision any easier to make nor does it make it any more straightforward to communicate to attendees. Featuring examples from Google, SXSW, and Amazon. We plan to update this list with more relevant examples as the situation evolves.

Sponsors 82

Sponsors Events Vendor Registration 82

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Secure your event location Depending on your event’s scale and nature, you might choose your flagship store or an alternative branch. To ensure the right fit: Select the location based on specific criteria. Evaluate multiple store locations if available. Survey and inspect the chosen location. Understand your audience.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. They sometimes act as hotel wholesalers ( bed banks ), contracting allotments from local accommodation providers. Though some vendors have solutions tailored specifically to the needs of DMCs (e.g., Connectivity in the travel industry.

Travel 105

Travel Travel Affiliate Booking 105

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You might be surprised at what the potential cost savings might be.” And as Will shares, finding a new vendor isn’t a quick fix either. But if you’re using the same vendor again, there might be a chance they don’t need as much time because they understand the technology even better. No,” he says. It isn’t going to work.

Contracts 177

Contracts Contracts Events Vendor 177

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Do so at least 6 months before the event to ensure that your preferred location and date are still available. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

Event Planning 26

Event Planning Organization Events Contracts 26

Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Step 4: Pick a party location. Halloween party invitations should include the date, location, time, and theme of the event and any other facts about the festivities you would like your guests to know in advance. Step 6: Book event vendors, suppliers, and on-site entertainment. Diagram your Halloween party with ease. Get started.

Vendor 29

Vendor Venue Entertainment Booking 29

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Recognize which tasks you must oversee and which can be handled by team members or vendors. Streamline Event Planning Communication Miscommunication can lead to missed opportunities or mistakes. Set up clear communication channels, such as regular team meetings or dedicated chat groups, to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Event Planning 95

Event Planning Vendor Events Automation 95

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Dates Attendees Location/venue Target audience Unique Value Proposition (UVP) Marketing plan Event agenda (schedule) Revenue model Team roles and responsibilities Develop an event budget. Identify required documents, both those required by the event team (internal) and external stakeholders like sponsors, talents, and vendors.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Vendor Registration Sponsors 62

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. Much like any other thing involving your AV team, it’s all about clear and concise communication. AV quotes will always be part of an agreement.

Contracts 296

Contracts Contracts Venue Vendor 296

Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

You will also want to check the dates and show location. Quotes are often based on events dates and locations so if either is wrong it could break your entire event budget. 10 years ago it was common to see a charge for using 3rd party AV vendors and AV restrictions on your quotes. Beware of Free Internet Services . Final Page.

Rehearsal 257

Rehearsal Panel Contracts Contracts 257

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

100% of event professionals believe communication among their teams could be better. In this survey, planners told us that many details change up until the last minute, communication is not shared across the entire team, there’s not enough consistency in documented event details, and communication isn’t concise enough.

Proposal 149

Proposal Communications Communications Planner 149

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They communicate what is included in a particular party experience, such as venue rental, food, alcohol, and event service. While some locations offer different versions of the same package to accommodate different event sizes, others may have themed packages created for different seasons and party types.

Venue 78

Venue Rehearsal Social Media Booking 78

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Enhanced Communication Since attendees have their devices on them at all times, sending out alerts, updates, and announcements via push notifications can be the most efficient way to communicate with them as a whole. Mailing the badges out essentially makes them contactless. They are ready and willing to help.

Event Technology 40

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 40