Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Since curing cancer is a goal almost everyone shares, ASCO was able to partner with local vendors to offer donations, which got meeting attendees out and about in town while also doing good. A key step was inviting local restaurants, shops—and even the Chicago Cubs—to partner with meeting organizers and show off all the city has to offer.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. They evaluate vendors against various criteria and provide a visual overview of the market and its players.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Chris Meyer, CEO of Chris Meyer Global and consultant for CLEAR, is currently planning to be at CES in person, because he has confidence in the organization. “I Vendors will host virtual experiences to familiarize participants with their products, and some companies still plan to be on site.

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ITA Group

JUNE 17, 2021

The consequences for local and global economies are easily quantified, but the impact on channel partners that sell business solutions and, more specifically, how they interact with vendor channel programs is more difficult to ascertain. Difficult—but not impossible. We asked how their needs have changed since the pandemic and going forward.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Destinos India’s regional offices, hotels and local vendors kept client objectives in mind to create a rich experience for all attendees, creating an experience that included authentic sightseeing, attendance at India’s first music show, jeep safaris and more. Awarded to: Meridican Incentive Consultants. Client: US Foods. Client: 3M.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

She suggests formally communicating those requests to vendors and then following up with the requesters during the event to make adjustments before it is too late. Recognizing the Unthinking Reactions. Her focus was on creating a legacy of inclusion that could live beyond the closing ceremonies of the event.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2018

At the end of the day it's about fairness, whether you are the client or you are the vendor. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! JeffDV8 Click To Tweet. Right now the BIG trend is non-traditional venues.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 3, 2020

This organization facilitates discussion around hotel technologies, and joins: hospitality businesses, technology vendors, and. consulting companies that concentrate on hospitality. The board of chiefs consists of three groups that perform either administrative or consulting functions. What is HTNG: mission and functions.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. They evaluate vendors against various criteria and provide a visual overview of the market and its players.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. Register here to hear him in person.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Anticipate spending more time researching vendors and negotiating on price. Leverage your vendors. If you use the same vendors for multiple programs, that likely creates leverage to get bulk discounts. • “The earlier you start, the more leverage you’ll have down the line. Go conservative with hotel room blocks. “We

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The CEO of MC Event Consulting knew people weren’t going to come to New York City for a 2-hour event. First, he secured the date with the wine vendor, who helped keep costs down by shipping boxes with miniature bottles.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2018

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). SMG Salt Lake Green Team – Sustainable Events Program (the outward facing doc we send clients, partners, vendors, etc.). SMG Salt Lake Green Team – Sustainable Events Program (the outward facing doc we send clients, partners, vendors, etc.).

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2023

Plus, the COVID-induced two- to three-year break in face-to-face events may have exacerbated bad behavior, Paula Brantner, an employment lawyer turned consultant on harassment prevention in workplaces, told Convene. There’s some people that just forgot how to people.”

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event. Planners enjoy greater transparency and DMCs are compensated for their consultancy instead of an unsustainable complimentary model. Negotiate with local vendors for complimentary or discounted services. CONCLUSION.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors. Often, vendors meet with practitioners at a tradeshow, and sponsors (who are usually vendors too) get opportunities to address practitioners. Sometimes these groups are given well-defined opportunities to interact in a familiar way.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

The Forrester Wave: B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report evaluates the 14 most significant B2B event management vendors to help marketing professionals select the best solution for their needs.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

Vendors to the Rescue? Dave Lutz, CMP, is managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Their most likely option is to cut expenses in the areas that attendees value, creating a vicious cycle — dissatisfaction with the attendee experience leads to decreased registration and therefore lower revenues at the next event.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 7, 2023

said Jean-Michael Gathy of the Denniston International, an interior design consultancy firm. “It Curated by the talented Jumeirah Bali culinary team in collaboration with local vendors, the gastronomic element will feature such traditional delicacies. It will be the most exotic garden art and courtyard architecture.”

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Retreat Vendor Consulting Entertainment 79

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2019

Another approach to finding the elusive data needed to build your customer intelligence is to purchase the data from a data vendor. There are several data vendors, big and small, that collect a wide variety of information on U.S. Andrew Roman Wells is the CEO of Aspirent, a management-consulting firm focused on analytics.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

The Forrester Wave: B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report evaluates the 14 most significant B2B event management vendors to help marketing professionals select the best solution for their needs.

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B2B Technology Technology Management 52

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, there are clear differences between regular SaaS vendors and platforms offering both digital solutions and collaborative partnerships. A vendor capable of adapting customer support to your company’s requirements demonstrates a commitment to a tailored and responsive partnership.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

It’s vital you use the right vendors when planning a safe event so that you know the equipment, but also the setup is up to scratch. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Secondly, consider hiring an event meteorologist to consult on your event. Hire vendors who ask lots of questions.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today, Scott has a new consulting venture, Here and Tomorrow. And I say project management because a technical project manager knows enough technology to be able to work with your vendors in a smart way. They can take you through integrations and they have enough knowledge to communicate with vendors.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2019

Taking the time for have an initial consult for event AV can save you many headaches later in planning. Did you know having an initial consult for event AV can save you time, money and more? This consult also allows you to really get a good feel for the people and teams you will be working with prior to the event. .

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Ask your vendors what contingency plans they have to ensure full staffing. Dave Lutz, CMP, is managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Be sure to get your requests for assignments — and ask a lot of questions about their workload and commitments — well in advance. They likely will be pressed to meet your deadlines.

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Leonardo

MARCH 16, 2023

Staffing shortages continue to be a topic of conversation in nearly every sector of the industry, from hotel brands dealing with the shortages to technology vendors looking for new ways to help fill the gaps. Here at Leonardo, we’re having a lot of conversations about how distribution technology helps short-staffed hotels.

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Automation Hospitality Vendor Consulting 77

Social Tables

MAY 17, 2019

Wedding Consulting: $40 to $150+ Per Hour Maybe you have some experience planning events or you have a reliable team of friends and family to help plan your wedding. In that case, you might only need a wedding consultant. They offer a free consultation. They have liability insurance. All you have to do is enjoy the process!

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2020

See chart, above) Velvet Chainsaw Consulting undertook a similar survey in 2013 with the same results. The association asked one of its vendors to sponsor a speaker they knew the vendor had already hired. Planners said word of mouth was key.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 20, 2022

ITA Group’s health risk task force partners with multiple qualified vendors for COVID-19 event testing. The most requested client services since 2020 include, but are not limited to: Pre-event consultation and planning. Event Health Risk Mitigation. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 13:40. Create Peace of Mind With Event Health Risk Mitigation.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. This especially applies to contracts with food and beverage vendors, security and third-party testing companies. Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. But remember, your indemnification rights vary from state to state.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

What guidelines or policies should we put into place for our staff and vendors? Dave Lutz, CMP, is managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Additional precautions like these can be polarizing for participants. Some may appreciate them as an extra layer of protection. Others may see them as an inconvenience.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

In the breakout session led by Todd Schwartz, CMP, formerly a senior events marketing manager at McDermott+Consulting, 38 of the 55 attendees said they had more than a decade of planning experience. Keeping in mind, Schwartz said, that the latter is the most expensive meeting format and that executives probably don’t know that.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

To better understand evolving vendor programs and what motivates partners, we commissioned Forrester Consulting to survey channel partner owners and channel partner sales reps responsible for channel relationships and/or incentives. (distributors, resellers, wholesalers, reps)”. How can I best reward [channel audiences]?”.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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Meet Green

MARCH 18, 2021

Enforcement and notification plans must be in place, including consulting with local, state, and CDC for daily procedures and updates. In 1994, we developed an Emergency Response Plan to keep everyone protected with our first event for 2,500 people. The plan included working with these partners: Venue. Committee members. Earthquakes.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 29, 2022

Look at year-over-year data to identify patterns and trends in attendees, vendors, exhibitors, and speakers (both positive and negative). ? Consider hiring a diversity consultant to help build a more comprehensive speaker diversity program. . Checklist for Venues, Vendors, and Dates .

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