Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The Van Buren PHX.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. There’s a lot of competition for conferences.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Sell refund protection.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

Planning a memorable event involves meticulous attention to detail, and selecting the right venue is the most important first step. With this program, planners earn 2 Points for every $1 USD spent on guest rooms, meeting rooms and more on qualifying events at hotels within the Hilton portfolio. Plan with confidence!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. Entrepreneurial Spirit: What Does It Mean? Onto the next question.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 1, 2024

The newest award-winning convention services manager dishes on all the things CSMs can do for planners: “We’re like Siri for the destination.” Reflecting that spirit, ESPA uses its conference to honor one of its members with the Event Services Professional of the Year award for exemplary service to meeting clients.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 6, 2022

A meeting designer used a carbon-dioxide meter in all the spaces he moved through while attending a recent conference. What he learned could help other planners as they make sure they are fulfilling their duty-of-care obligations. In late May, Adrian Segar attended a meeting-industry leadership summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Melbourne’s star as a top global destination for medical conferences shines brightly, with a massive 48 medical conferences set to take place within the next five years, attracting around 38,000 delegates. Melbourne Connect Located near the biomedical neighborhood is the impressive Melbourne Connect multipurpose venue.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. You plan so many conferences of a similar nature each year that it can be easy to get stale. But, just because conferences have a heavy business-focus, doesn’t mean they need to be (or should be) lifeless! Using projection for conference staging.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2020

To open the virtual version of the annual Pharma Forum conference aimed at medical-event planners, two general sessions on Monday, June 15, focused squarely on the elephant in the room: the modified cleaning and social-distancing protocols hotels will use once in-person meetings and events resume.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

If that’s the thinking here, it seems a little dated, since the dress code for many conferences today is more business casual. But what really stood out to me is how the story demonstrated once again the invisibility of the meeting planner role. One may think: Oh, that’s where event planners are getting the credit, but no.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

You’re the only person in the venue, you walk in, you run a speed test and that’s not necessarily going to be what you’re going to see the day of your show.” ” Starlink In Events: A Win For Remote Venues! “Immediately, everybody jumps back to using hotels as venues because they’re solidified.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. Multiple ballrooms, pre-function spaces, banquet halls, boardrooms, lawns, patios and courtyards can be arranged as planners see fit. The conference rooms and lounges can be reserved for business gatherings as needed. The concert venue is a highlight of the space.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 26, 2021

Attention, meeting planners! Safe meeting venue ventilation for COVID-19 is critical. As we start thinking about returning to in-person events, it’s crucial to check that venues are upgrading their HVAC systems to handle potentially virus-infused air. There has been little public discussion on this important topic.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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DCI

JULY 5, 2023

With post-pandemic meetings placing a central emphasis on experience creation and meaningful travel , the types of venues that meeting planners are seeking are evolving with a focus on transformative event spaces. Indoors, meeting planners are seeking “airy,” well-ventilated spaces with natural lighting.

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InEvent

JANUARY 17, 2024

With its booming startup scene, massive infrastructure investments, and strategic placement of new venues, Phoenix has become a desert oasis for modern meeting, event, and wedding planners.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! From historical sites to contemporary marvels, Atlanta’s unique venues provide a backdrop that’s as diverse as the city itself.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Canyon on Third offers 80,000 square feet of transformative outdoor space at Phoenix Convention Center & Venues. But its talents extend way beyond the court, making this venue a top pick for meeting planners scouting locations for all kinds of gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure. These include: Event type: Low energy events like business conferences or seminars aren’t likely to create risk. Assess Security Requirements.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. But just how much do event planners make for all of that work? First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner. Ready to dive straight in?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Here’s the response from the organizer plus important resources for planners developing and enforcing a conference code of conduct. New York Legalweek, a conference organized by ALM that attracts about 6,000 legal-industry attendees, is under fire for reports of sexual harassment around its January 29-February 1 event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 27, 2018

There’s still a place for planning events with conventional venue layouts, particularly with corporate conferences and workshops. Moreover, if you decide to stay with a traditional venue, you might want to explore unique seating layouts. That’s where choosing a unique event venue to wow your attendees comes in.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Resorts & Conference Centers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Resorts & Conference Centers.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It seems that most meeting planners get into the business by accident, rather than spending their grade-school years thinking, “When I grow up, I’d sure like to organize professional-education conferences.”. How did you come to appreciate the role of meeting planner? Also, the networking events must be out of the box.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, private celebration, or large-scale convention, San Francisco's diverse array of event venues , from elegant historic buildings to cutting-edge conference centers, cater to every need. This makes it an ideal venue for receptions, conferences, and other special occasions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. Mason lays out what that means and what you can do about it.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. But there must be boundaries for change in the course of planning a big meeting, and planners are responsible for enforcing those boundaries. Those who don’t are only inviting failure.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Why should you hire a professional planner? Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. One way to ensure the event’s success is to hire a professional event planner. Second, you need to choose a planner who works full-time within the industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. Too many planners don’t adhere to a venue’s guidelines.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Event safety requires taking action before tragedy strikes How do meeting planners keep track of an ever-evolving landscape of risks, emergencies and event safety needs? Event planners need to be constantly looking at foreseeable risks. Security plans are often an afterthought or a secondary need from an event planner’s perspective.

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