Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes 65% of meeting professionals say meeting spending is increasing. ( 1 ) This increase makes sense since nearly half of employees prefer in-person meetings. ( 61% of meeting and event tech-savvy professionals use at least one form of AI. ( Below are key budget considerations when planning a meeting.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

A new MeetingsNet survey finds nearly 70 percent of planners expect fewer attendees on site due to high airfares, while nearly 60 percent have narrowed their destination options due to potential air delays and cancellations. In fact, one planner said that “canceled flights are currently our biggest concern above all else, even Covid.”.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Maybe a hybrid board travels to one member’s city of residence for a meeting and team building; maybe, with increased numbers of remote workers, meeting attendance drops as the option to attend remotely becomes more available—how do meeting planners then incentivize attendees to show up in person? Is incentive travel out?

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But now in-person events have largely resumed, although differently than before, and it seems like the right time to take stock of how event organizers have navigated major shifts in their work — to see how you are faring, work- and salary-wise. In late July, nearly 350 event planners participated in our survey. With CMP — $104,262.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Understanding these cultural clusters and their influence on organizational behavior can help organizations drive desired cultural changes. ( 12 ) Organizations open to improvement balance their time across all three dimensions (discovery, development/delivery, and diffusion) for long-term future success and short-term results.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. There is so much to keep track of and organize. Strategic venue sourcing and selection software helps meeting planners sort through hundreds of thousands of possible venues (and rooms) at the click of a few buttons with a refined search.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Does your Meeting have a Risk Management Plan? Event professionals often consider themselves the masters of detail and organization. Some may even call planners perfectionists. Unfortunately, very rarely do planners have a ‘perfect event’ with no disruptions. Risk Assessment for Corporate Meetings.

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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. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Meetings and conferences in Mexico enjoy a waiver of the 16% VAT (value-added tax). While legally, the 16% discount applies only to meetings, savvy planners can recategorize their incentive trips with minor tweaks to their event name and agenda without forcing top-selling winners to sit in a ballroom for 8 hours.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

During the rest of 2022, we will highlight the power of in-person business events and Dubai’s strong value proposition to associations executives, corporate meeting planners and other decision-makers. Read More : Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It also explores post-audit actions, compliance challenges, and the key takeaways that every professional meeting planner should remember. They are essential to meeting planners for several reasons: Risk Identification: Audits help identify potential risks and vulnerabilities while planning, setting up, and managing an event.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever?—?shifting Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year, Marriott introduced its Connect with Confidence program offering a guide of best practices, information on current protocols, and additional resources for planners, and we recommend this as a great guide for planners. of meeting space. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The pandemic and the time it took away from air travel and in-person meetings have revealed ways to safeguard—and even improve—the health of meeting professionals and the way we conduct meetings. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2024

Changes in the work environment and in the next generation’s mindset mean that in-person corporate meetings must be different—but still must happen. But it is one of those things that each of the three GE businesses will carry on in their own way,” Larry Culp, CEO of GE Aerospace, told the Wall Street Journal.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Its state-of-the-art facilities include a grand ballroom, expansive exhibition halls, and multiple breakout rooms, all outfitted with the latest in technology and amenities to support the needs of event organizers and attendees. What truly sets the GICC apart is its commitment to sustainability and green practices.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

The city’s official convention bureau, part of the Department of Economy and Tourism, is once again highly visible at the major industry trade show, which is being attended by over 4,000 meeting planners from around the world.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . Check it out for how-tos and guides, but also some insights into the life of being an event planner.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

That could be why more than two-thirds (71 percent) of respondents to our meeting planner survey say free-flowing alcohol at events now concern them from a duty-of-care perspective. Several respondent planners offered tips and techniques. At least as an organizer you’ve put up a little bit of a barrier.”.

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Gavel International

MAY 15, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes While it seems like corporate meetings have existed since corporations themselves, the generations attending them have changed over time. And with each new generation comes new challenges for meeting planning. Gen Z characteristics require a fresh take on meeting planning that might surprise you.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have. How Corporate Groups Could Make It Work. With Open Space, you should never be bored.

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Gavel International

MAY 6, 2024

Excitement of a Different Setting Offsite corporate meetings are not your average business trip. Meeting planners can take measures to dial up the fun and excitement of traveling to a meeting. HOW DO YOU PLAN AN EFFECTIVE OFFSITE MEETING? Seeking a change of venue for your next corporate meeting?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Stay organized and in control by creating the so-called “day-of” timeline.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

So, with that in mind, tell us - what are the key factors that make Oman a preferred choice for event planners looking to host corporate events and incentive trips? Planners can organize events in the desert dunes, historic forts, beachfront locations, or amidst the majestic mountains.

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Gavel International

JULY 17, 2023

Here, we explore the reasons why and share tips for maximizing the return on investment of in-person meetings. WHY MEETINGS MATTER There is no denying the critical role that meetings play in the long-term success of organizations. 11 million meetings are held every day in the United States.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes Free gifts given to attendees at events like global corporate meetings or group incentive travel reinforce company culture. Organizations can also leverage swag to create memorable experiences for their employees and generate long-term positive impact for the entire organization.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This top meeting planner list from MeetingsNet is a leading resource for businesses to find experienced event-planning services. In researching for the 2022 CMI list, it found that these companies executed 56,000 corporate meetings and almost 500 incentive travel programs in 2021. “Of – Mike May, President.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Teams and executives are looking to get back to face-to-face meetings with their colleagues in a post-Covid world. However, increasing costs mean budgeting and planning for these corporate meetings can become a substantial and complex task. Another ramification is many organizers are evaluating 2 nd -tier cities as a cost saver.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 29, 2024

And there is a good chance that your organization has added line items to the operating budget for AI. While you can use it to get a great meeting outline, carefully reviewing the details it comes up with is imperative. Do not assume that all the information on the agenda is well organized or factually correct.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Organize a martini night in a city full of working professionals to entice the after-work crowd. Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. Promoting events on social media will help spread the word.

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Gavel International

MARCH 31, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes VERNON HILLS, IL – Today, Gavel International joins organizations across the globe to support the annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID, #GMID2022) held on April 7, 2022. In fact, 82% of event planners value in-person events more now than before the pandemic. (2). and Co-chair of MMB.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Ninety percent of meetings will have an in-person component. ( 1 ) This is great news for meeting planners, but it will come with drawbacks. Here are five trends and challenges meeting planners should be aware of as they plan for 2023. #1 1 Talent Challenges. Talent mobility (e.g.,

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

From stunning scenery and top-tier services, private golf clubs, resorts, and community courses offer many components that amateur and professional event planners seek. Regardless of your level of experience, staying organized will help you better plan, prepare, and execute a golf course birthday party to remember.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have. It is a very organic process that has to feed people’s creativity for it to work best,” he notes.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 30, 2023

The theatre is not open for public tours; however, meeting planners will be delighted to learn that this historic venue is available for corporate meetings and events. Meeting planners should note special pricing for groups larger than 20 people may be available with reservations.

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Gavel International

JULY 24, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes A responsible, experienced, and skilled meeting planner will always take environmental and social issues into account when organizing corporate events. Whether the meeting is held virtually or in person, these issues are at play in some way, shape, or form.

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