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Sky-High Airfares Plus Delays Mean Fewer Attendees, Say Planners

MeetingsNet

It means that our live events are attended primarily by advanced professionals (who arguably don't need the training as much), while novice/early career professionals are primarily attending online.”. We will be contracting with smaller venues and committing to fewer sleeping rooms and F&B until attendance stabilizes.

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. The topics covered include meetings industry trends, destination spotlights, food and beverage trends, contract negotiation tips, and site selection best practices.

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Venue Sourcing for Event Planners

Stova

Also, especially for large corporate meetings, consider the type of attendees. For example, know what departments are involved, how attendees want to work or meet, and the relationship dynamics of the attendees. Understand these details before signing a contract. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. Virtual reality, eRFP, online reviews - the amount of information available to make the best possible venue decision is unprecedented.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. No doubt interesting to see how the idea of a sustainable meeting has grown over time. Suggested reading: Contract trends: What’s old may be new again.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. Create clear guidelines for staff serving alcoholic drinks, and detail the restaurant’s cut-off policy in event contracts. What makes restaurants great event venues?

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. The topics covered include meetings industry trends, destination spotlights, food and beverage trends, contract negotiation tips, and site selection best practices.

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