Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all. Leverage technology.

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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. Poor Venue Choice The choice of venue can make or break an event. Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Consider these ideas: The Venue The wedding venue is perhaps the most important aspect of a luxury wedding. When choosing a venue, consider factors such as the ambiance, location, size, and amenities. Opt for elegant and sophisticated venues that leave an unforgettable impression on your guests.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Choose an Easily Accessible Venue Going over the top for a venue can have disastrous consequences for any corporate event, especially if the venue is difficult to reserve. Most venues come with their own unique set of logistics and requirements that must be met to successfully execute an event.

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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.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Communication planning, management and execution. Vendor and speaker coordination. Our global buying power mitigates risk with better contract terms, generates cost savings, and saves you time negotiating with hotels and venues. Hotel booking and contracting. Venue sourcing and contracting.

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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. Venue internet service. Make sure the venue has reliable and fast internet. Be sure to get the details of their server and speed before you finalize your vendor deal. Find a Vendor. Provider platform.

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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. Do I have to sign a multi-year contract?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Inquire about general availability, willingness to travel, and preferred type of event venue. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Based on your budget, review potential event themes, venues, optimal dates, event program ideas, entertainment options, and activities. Book an event venue. Entertainment equipment.

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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.

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Alcor Mice

MAY 5, 2021

No matter how big these events are, some of the services offered by these production companies are still the same: event planning, management, venue selection, as well as other logistic needs. Their services come with a strong network of high quality and trusted vendors as well, ensuring that your event receives only the best.

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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.

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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.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

Event Experience Leaders know how different contracts look these days. Agreements with venues, vendors, and sponsors often have built-in clauses that accommodate the unexpected twists and turns of the post-COVID world. Communicate Changes As They Happen. If plans change, communication is critical.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

Tips for Your Event Venue Search. Finding a Venue. The first step in adding an in-person element to your hybrid event idea is to find a venue. Here are some tips of what to look for in a COVID-safe venue: Space. Each venue might also have its own gathering restrictions so be sure to ask about their personnel limits.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. For in-person events) secure your venue. Create a shortlist of potential venue. Negotiate details with the venue. Venue manager.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization.

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Alcor Mice

APRIL 24, 2021

Your list should start with the things you know you will definitely need, these include: venue options, a production team, marketing, food and beverage providers, and maybe even decorators. Venue Sourcing. Searching for the right venue can be both challenging and time consuming. Decorators and Food and Beverage.

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Alcor Mice

APRIL 29, 2021

Think about important things such as: who your target audience is, where the venue will be, what your content will be. Include things such as: decorations, production team costs, audio visual support, fees for your speakers, venues, etc. Speaker and Vendor dates: Your event wouldn’t be complete without vendors and speakers!

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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. (

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

So, the more educated you can be and the more clearly and concisely you can communicate that to your AV company, the more likely you are to get exactly what you asked for and exactly what you need. They don’t have to run off to another part of the venue, down the street to the sandwich shop or something like that.

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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

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Event management software often integrates with other tools, providing analytics, facilitating communication, and enabling more intricate event designs. For example, if you aim to educate employees about products and services, you’d prioritize internal communication tools and integration with corporate systems.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Provide essential information: Mention the date, time, and venue.

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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.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Choose an Easily Accessible Venue Going over the top for a venue can have disastrous consequences for any corporate event, especially if the venue is difficult to reserve. Most venues come with their own unique set of logistics and requirements that must be met to successfully execute an event.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this article, we break down exactly how to throw a Halloween party and guide you step-by-step through the entire process, from selecting the right venue and refining the party’s theme to sending invitations and making a menu. When you think of your dream venue, what do you see? How many guests would you like to invite?

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As contracts get renewed and some get terminated, the need for technology enhancement will be critical. If tech vendors can serve as industry experts and understand not only the consumer journey but the marketing journey, that would be super helpful as we think through goals for the future. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram.

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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.

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Endless Events

MARCH 4, 2020

And you’re visiting a potential venue, so there are a million other things on your mind. After this, your next venue visit will be that much easier. Venue Guidelines. We sometimes call this an AV packet, a third-party AV packet for a venue. Consider The Venue’s Restrictions. – Video Transcription.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! In fact, many of our clients sign multiple-year contracts and use us for their AV needs year after year.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Above all, remember this key point that Brandt Krueger proposed in Event Icons Episode 44 that “Anything before the contract is negotiation. Anything after the contract is begging.”. When you’re negotiating with in-house vendors, let them know that you want to bring in out-of-house AV. Negotiate payment terms.

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PlannerWire

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

From budgeting, reports, and task management to attendee registration, check-in, floor plans, and everything in between, they have you covered… what what you need without the soul crushing cost and long term contracts that the other platforms suck you into. Three years ago, we had an owner of an event venue in Florida sign up.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Categorize tasks: Group tasks into categories such as venue, catering, entertainment, marketing, and so on. 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.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. These resources could include venues, equipment, catering services, entertainment, and more. Vendor Marketplace. And it’s only just getting started.

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