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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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How DMCs and Destination Organizations Find Success Through Collaboration

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Destination Management Companies, or DMCs, are professional services companies possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation, and program logistics. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event?

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10 Questions to Ask Equipment Rental Vendors Before an Event

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Since a large percentage of equipment used for events is rented, it’s important to ask your equipment rental vendor the right questions to ensure your rental goes smoothly and the equipment performs according to expectations. Better events, less stress. Have you provided equipment for events at this venue before?

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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

Smart Meetings

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. As meeting and event planners responsible for the safety of sometimes thousands of people, we cannot take anything for granted.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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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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Venues From National Geographic’s List of Most Breathtaking Places in the World 

Smart Meetings

As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. Guests will enjoy panoramic views from meeting areas that can be flexibly converted to the vendor’s needs during setup. New Zealand International Convention Centre contains 350,000 sq.

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The Ultimate Do’s & Don’ts for Planning an Event in a Major City

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Planning a corporate event or incentive trip in a major city presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The destination itself becomes a crucial factor that can either elevate or complicate your event planning efforts. Don’t: Assume transportation to the event will be seamless.