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Tips for Effectively Switching Event Management Software Vendors

Bizzaboo

However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? of organizers are either switching or planning to switch their event software vendors within the next year, underscoring the dynamic nature of this industry. We just ran our conference with a new vendor.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

Smart Meetings

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. She suggested utilizing free trial periods and asking vendors to build out your event as a sample.

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Is Your Meeting Storm Ready?

Smart Meetings

Amtrak cancelled dozens of trains across the mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday, several of which were in major areas like New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. Before the storm hits, it’s advisable to communicate with attendees, vendors and speakers. Having a plan B (C, or even D) will surely work in your favor.

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The Easy Guide To Building an Event Communications Plan and Timeline

Bizzaboo

Effective communication plays a crucial role in event success, whether you’re planning a conference, trade show, workshop, or any other event. Things To Do Before You Start Communicating Your Event Before you begin communicating your event, it’s vital to establish your event goals and objectives.

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Omni Hotels Announces Partnership to Stop Human Sex Trafficking

Smart Meetings

Omni Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Shared Hope International to educate and train the hospitality industry, its vendors and partners about how to stop child sex trafficking. That’s why it’s important for planners, event teams and vendors who frequently host at such sites to also be aware of the warning signs.

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Are You Overlooking These Critical Channel Partner Training & Enablement Components?

ITA Group

Are You Overlooking These Critical Channel Partner Training & Enablement Components? Evaluate Channel Training Needs. Some partners, such as vendors or franchisees, might need general training in marketing your products. Training and development is a key component of any partner program.