Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure Clauses As we all learned over the last three years, force majeure clauses focus on liability when unforeseen circumstances impact the ability for one or both parties to perform the contracted activities. However, the more vague the wording, the harder it will be for those looking to cancel or terminate an event contract.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

That increased complexity, along with the possible addition of virtual events that didn’t exist three years ago, means a job that requires planning the same number of meetings could take twice as long and involve a multitude of pointed exchanges. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. By the Numbers.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 29, 2017

When it comes to dealing with a problematic client, the very best solution is to enter the agreement prepared. Ensure that your contract lists all of the client expectations, as well as boundaries that you have set for your personal and professional security. Of course, there is no need to break a contract over one or two slip-ups.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. From setting realistic goals to creating an effective budget, many things need to be taken into consideration when it comes to planning a corporate event.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

In the era preceding our introduction to Spark, our planning tools primarily consisted of recycled templates or hastily crafted documents on the fly. When confronted with unique challenges sans existing solutions, our go-to involved extensive searches for templates or contract language online. How did you first hear about Spark?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

One of our top clients wanted us to help move a program’s contract. Once she successfully signed the contract, she ended up staying in Mexico. “I I was fascinated and wanted to understand how hotels and destinations were preparing for the return of travel. So in June 2020, I went to Mexico.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event. For example, an outdoor patio may accommodate 50 people for a cocktail party or networking event but only 25 for seated dinner service. What kind of events have you hosted in the past?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”. Establishing a relationship with your meeting platform before you need them, just like you do with your banker, is a smart way to be prepared for the things you don’t normally think about. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. From setting realistic goals to creating an effective budget, many things need to be taken into consideration when it comes to planning an event.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

This article will help you tick off one of the most crucial items on your event planning checklist by showing you how to find the right venue for your next event. Step 1: Define Your Event’s Venue Needs You can’t pick a venue without defining your event’s needs.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Hiring Your AV Company Too Late.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process. Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event. Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. Sign contract with venue and vendors.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Here are the 10 questions you need to ask the event tech vendor before you get started. Their answer should provide a 360-degree view of what you can expect after you have contracted with the vendor; you need to know how they will handle your account from signing to the event execution. What does my post-sale journey look like?

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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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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. How can we continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable? Choosing a hybrid event platform is one of the best ways you can do that. Venue Contracts.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

meetings & events and the “Eating at a Meeting” podcast, has some suggestions for cutting F&B expenses that you might not have considered. Check the contracts for deadlines. There are a lot of new contract deadlines for ordering meals that can add upwards of 25 percent onto the cost of the meal if the deadlines are not met.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2016

While you think you may have your event all wrapped up, and are marching towards completion, you may need to be more prepared for a number of things that could possibly go wrong when planning an event. Contracting a venue can be a chore within itself. You Lose the Venue.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Who plans a golf course birthday party? Depending on the size, style, and type of birthday affair you want to host, you can manage the event yourself or enlist assistance. Are you planning the party alone or collaborating with several people? Who is paying for the event? How do you plan a golf course birthday party?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Party planners and hosts have the stressful job of preparing for anything that could happen, so it makes it easier on everyone if all parties are as flexible as possible. Allergies and preferences can complicate things, so having a chef that foresees and prepares for these details is important. Preparation. Staff Available.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 29, 2017

Room blocks are an often-overlooked yet essential piece to the event-planning puzzle. Reserving a room block, or a set amount of rooms for guests is not only a convenient solution for accommodations but is also a courtesy for busy guests who are planning to travel for an event. Consider the Logistics. Click To Tweet.

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Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

The agent typically handles all of their client’s bookings, and they’ll be your main point of contact for scheduling, negotiations, and the contract process. (In Before reaching out to the artist’s representative, you need to know your budget, the date of the event, and the venue where the event is taking place.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

Venue Contracts. Venue contracts will also look much different than they did pre-COVID. Make sure to read your contract carefully and ask any questions of the on-site team so you know all of your options. Event Insurance. This way, you know you are covered if you have to postpone or cancel your event.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Instead, plan for a live stream like you plan for the rest of the event. Make it part of your event strategy and plan from the very early stages. For larger events, it can be helpful to have a member of the event planning team totally focused on the live stream strategy. Provider platform.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Venues will play a key role in the restoration of the events industry. By implementing distancing regulations, and no-touch tools such as QR Codes, NFC tags, Big Data, and more, it lowers the risk of contracting the virus and adds a layer of security. . Post-Pandemic Events That Ensure Safety Will Emerge As Winners.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 30, 2017

If an event doesn’t feel like it makes sense and isn’t moving at a good pace, then attendees will notice right away and it can make the whole experience feel off for everyone. Below are some of my tips for keeping your multi-day event flowing in the right direction. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. Click To Tweet.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Looking for more plain-English translations of event terminology?

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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

At Achieve, our team has been working tirelessly to plan and prepare for hosting safe events. This responsibility requires that we get every detail right and that we put in the necessary, and often enormous, amount of research, preparation, foresight, and empathy to ensure the utmost safety for our attendees.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. However, even for a very simple event (i.e.,

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Prepare to be flexible during your trip as restrictions and policies may change during your travel period. If you test positive on arrival, you should be prepared to isolate for a period of time as may be required. Follow all state, local, and territorial travel restrictions. Get a flu shot before you travel.

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