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Activity Vendors Pair with Planners for Unique Attendee Experiences

Smart Meetings

Planners meticulously manage the attendee experience , but often activity vendors also play a major role in influencing how someone remembers a trip. Going the extra mile for venues and attendees often involves activity vendors to engage in some unorthodox planning of their own. Keeping Activities Fresh. Mike Murray.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. And that’s not all you can expect from ADMCs!

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Fencing Industry

Motivation Excellence

Creating a must-attend event for top-performing customers and vendors helping boost average sales growth 230% over the first 12 years (and counting). Business Issue Our fencing industry client went through restructuring. Qualifying contractors’ incremental sales funds the event.

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

ADMEI

As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great.

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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

Smart Meetings

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. Outside vendors or exclusive vendors? Smart Meetings sat down with Darryl B. How many comp rooms are available?

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Designing a Wow-Factor Wedding Timeline: From Ceremony to Farewell Party

Traveler's Q

Make sure to account for travel time and any additional logistics, such as guest transportation and vendor setup. Reception Activities: Add Some Wow Factor When planning a wedding reception, you want to make sure your guests are entertained and feel welcomed. Think outside the box when it comes to entertainment ideas for your guests.

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4 Tips on Booking the Right Entertainment

MeetingsNet

What you can learn from other planners’ entertainment mistakes. At MeetingsNet's Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, held April 11-13, Matthew Gucu, a 25-year-veteran of the entertainment industry, spoke to meeting planners on entertainment for events. Hint: Don’t make the broom closet your green room.