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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

Smart Meetings

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. Nguyen suggested asking vendors what exactly is included in the total price tag.

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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

Smart Meetings

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. There will even be more content designed just for destination marketers. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. Network at the closing party that night.

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Resources for Planning Intentionally

Smart Meetings

The executive worked with companies on everything from corporate social responsibility to external communications and was at a conference in Atlanta when she realized that the meeting professional’s role required making a basket of decisions around everything from where to eat and drink to what vendors to source and what gifts to give. “I

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Local Food Vendors in Washington, DC – 3 Ways to Discover Food for Your Next Event

Social Tables

Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Local Markets. Do some sleuthing at these locations!

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Event-ful Travel: 5 Winning Ways to Get Event-Goer Heads in Beds

Dana Communications

But, even if your property isn’t located in Indio or Austin, there are festivals and events taking place all across the map (some near you!) – and all throughout the year ­– that attract enthusiastic fans in need of overnight accommodations. Being named a preferred vendor for overnight accommodations can really boost your bottom line.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Where are your headquarters and staff located? 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.

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5 Great Reasons to Meet in Portland

Convene by PCMA

No Sales Tax Planners will realize significant savings on venue and vendor expenses—up to 10% compared to other west coast cities. The 600-room Hyatt Regency headquarter hotel is located next to the Oregon Convention Center, and another 1,300 rooms are just 5 minutes away. Here’s a peek: 1.

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