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Attendee Accessibility and Inclusion from the Venue Side

MeetingsNet

A new toolkit for employees at hotels, convention centers, and special-event venues can provide planners with deeper perspective on what to ask during site selection. The guide also includes a resource list that can be customized to include local businesses who cater to event groups.

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Where’s the Meeting Planner?

Convene by PCMA

convention centers used criteria generally understood as key to site selection: exhibition space, meeting rooms, total space, distance from the airport, hotel availability, meal price, arts/entertainment, food availability, and walkability. Kadampully was referring to “a friendly and well-prepared customer-service staff” at the venue.

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Top Hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale and Why We Like Them

Blue Spark Event Design

Phoenix and Scottsdale present an enticing blend of ideal weather, convenient accessibility, diverse accommodation choices, top-notch conference venues, recreational opportunities, culinary delights, and warm hospitality. It’s the perfect offsite venue option for your group, adding a memorable touch to your event.

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Top Hotels in Nashville and Why We Like Them

Blue Spark Event Design

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!). The property is within walking distance of some of Nashville’s best restaurants, music venues, and attractions, making it easy to explore the city. Let us help!

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The Dobbs Decision: Ways to Avoid Destination Boycotts

Convene by PCMA

For planners, the goal is to be proactive instead of reactive so you can best communicate your values as an organization and be transparent about the site-selection process/criteria. Frustration of purpose clause can mean not contracting with a venue that doesn’t accept a particular value embraced by the organization.

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Seven Reasons to Book Now for Your 2024 Event

Blue Spark Event Design

As the economy began recovering from COVID, the hospitality industry was more accommodating, trying to survive the fallout from the pandemic. Venue and Hotel Availability. Hotels and venues experienced several difficult years surviving the pandemic. This article reviews the seven reasons to book now for your 2024 event.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. His background is in venue operations, large-scale event management, emergency response, guest services and budget management. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.