Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2024

We] are on a contract basis now to do their meetings and I still get to be part of a really meaningful and important mission. We are collecting data from every point, from registration all the way to reconciliation. When you look at [our work with] the Kidney Cancer Association, a door opened where they needed some budget cutting.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Bizzabo’s Event Experience Operating System has a new integration with cloud-based, room-block management platform Resiada, which allows attendees to link directly from a meeting’s registration page to a site for booking a hotel in the meeting’s room block.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Bohrer’s organization has a detailed of duty of care that is a part of the registration process, where attendees opt in and learn what Covid-related requirements there will be on site. “We I try to make sure that everything in cancelation says if we have to postpone, we’ll apply a percentage of this contract to a future meeting,” she said. “I

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That included a gifting experience at registration that allowed all attendees to choose their own swag from a shopping lounge, feathered friends both evenings and a light show that highlighted the fun of the destination care of Go Drone Shows. Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2017

However, as is the case when contracting with any meeting venue, think about what you are committing to before you sign the contract. Here are some questions that Grimes says planners should ask when contracting with cruise lines: • What is included and what’s extra? Can you count on the ship you book being the ship you get?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Can I monitor event registration and campaign performance in real time? Given that event registration is a leading metric for event marketing success, you need to be able to assess performance so you adjust your strategy in real time if needed. How many payment processors/types does your registration platform support?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What is new is the ability for non-programmers to use the cognitive tool for everything from writing marketing copy and agendas to answering attendee questions and managing registration. She reported that attorneys who work with these companies say they like the experience better than negotiating with a human.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As a prominent figure in the meetings and events sector, ConferenceDirect oversees a substantial portfolio of contracts annually, catering to a diverse clientele. ConferenceDirect applauded the platform's effectiveness, its glitch-free and rapid functionality, from registration to mobile app and the crucial appointment scheduling tool.

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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 We forget about the hype up; our registration experience is really boring. “The catalyst for my [nomadic living] was covid. So in June 2020, I went to Mexico.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

8, a fresh round of registrations poured in, bringing the total number registered for the now mask-optional IMEX America at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to 10,000. To streamline registration, print your name badge and agenda. 9-11 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. or Safe Expo (international).

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Site Selection and Negotiation Incentive travel companies need to be able to effectively negotiate hotel contracts to ensure their clients receive the best value for their investment. Our custom event websites provide detailed trip information and facilitate online registration.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system? We’re moving into year three of what will most likely be a continuation of the dreaded ‘P’ word: pivoting. Here are some things to consider.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Venue Contracts. One of the best ways to protect your event and your budget is to pay close attention to your venue contracts. For example, numerous properties in Vegas are investing in on-site studios for broadcasting and Lowe's is packaging a virtual piece so that your contract includes almost a ready-made hybrid checklist.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Once you start doing demos, ask a lot of questions and involve your teammates. Consider doing a comparative analysis between the vendors with your team.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Does your company have money allocated for the event or are you solely relying on the income brought in by registration fees and sponsorship dollars? Websites, registration apps, email campaigns, and advertising can all impact your budget, so plan accordingly. Telling people about the event is a big portion of the budget to consider.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2023

In the weeks leading up to the event, at least several hundred registrants openly declared their intention to stay away, while the total number of no-shows will become apparent as the meeting begins.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Registration build and management. Proprietary self-service online booking tool (integrated with registration) . Our global buying power mitigates risk with better contract terms, generates cost savings, and saves you time negotiating with hotels and venues. Hotel booking and contracting. Venue sourcing and contracting.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect. Keep All Supporting Professionals Within Quick, Digital Reach Most of the professionals you will contract will have a LinkedIn page.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. However, if all you need is a registration service, it may make sense to purchase it a la carte or work with a third party to do that for you. Make sure you understand the AV contract. Talk it out with your AV vendor.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

By juxtaposing the responses to these two different questions, one could assume that planners don’t see the speakers they select as critical to moving the needle on registrations. Both groups, at 6 percent each, claimed the other side requests changes after contracts are signed.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Though registration information is handy, it is far from comprehensive. Example: An attendee registers for an event and immediately following the registration fills their personal session agenda with topics related to security for cloud-based server. The main sources of insight into attendees result in pretty sparse data.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

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. Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. As soon as you sign the contract, we arrange a private Zoom for you and your staff. Brandt recommends being mindful of the onboarding process.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sustainability Even though more than a quarter of respondents said they start to actively design events with sustainability in mind at the time of concept generation and include it in contracts, nearly three out of 10 respondents said sustainability is not part of their planning process. Worried or Excited About the Future?

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

” But on the other hand, there are many events with low registration numbers. As a planner, I am happy to sign all the contracts, but I need those dollars to buy all that labor. They typically like to get out of the office and use the conference as an excuse to have an expense-paid trip with their boss.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

General Admission or VIP) Early bird registration specials Generating excitement early in the promotional stages but failing to keep the momentum going is a common mistake new event planners make. Early bird registration offers, “last chance” reminders, and other dynamic ticket pricing strategies help boost ticket sales.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many agreed that for their rooms blocks currently contracted, they are finding that the hotel/venue reps they have been working with for years are no longer there —they have either retired, moved to a different position, or chosen not to return to a job in the industry. Session: Room Blocks and Shared Risk Structures (Digital Group).

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 7, 2022

She will be responsible for selecting and contracting citywide meetings for major conferences, as well as leading the registration and housing teams. The National Association of Realtors has named Mary Patton, DES, as director, strategic sourcing.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Space Conflicts. There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. Some of these groups have been squeezed in.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Sign contract with venue and vendors. Online event registration/ event ticketing solution. If possible, have contracts finalized and signed. Don’t forget not-so-obvious ones like registration and parking signages. Administrative details: Set up online registrations. Finalize sponsor contracts and details.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

They will answer questions regarding speeds, signal strengths, contract negotiations, and so much more. There is so much information and data held on event websites and registration platforms such as credit cards, flight info, home addresses and more, it is a jackpot of information for hackers. This is a can’t miss episode!

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 12, 2023

PCMA Labs showcased Spark’s potential in the MICE industry from vetting legal contracts to crafting emails and agenda. .” Zarina Othman, Head of Operations, Asia, European Society of Medical Oncology “Today’s session was an informative and eye-opening experience, providing clarity on AI and its opportunities.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Contracting a venue can be a chore within itself. At times, a venue could offer space to two organizations, sometimes issuing contracts to both. In some rare cases, you can find yourself answering a call of someone alerting you that your signed contract is invalid due to another organization’s booking. You Lose the Venue.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 30, 2023

To use these bonus codes, simply enter the code during the registration process or at the cashier. To claim your free spins, simply enter the bonus code during the registration process or at the cashier. To claim your no deposit bonus, simply enter the bonus code during the registration process or at the cashier.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

High numbers of attendees might make some solutions for attendance or registration better than others. Understand these details before signing a contract. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common. Consider attendee type and counts.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Yes, there are a million logistical questions, but if you’re bringing together 1000 people, you should make it part of your registration process”, says Will. You don’t immediately contract it and start spreading it. Can This Work? So there’s a period in which you’re most at risk of spreading it.

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