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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event

Endless Events

No matter the industry, networking games are one of the best ways to connect a community. But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process. For most people, unstructured networking events are intimidating. Consider, instead, of offering networking games.

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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. Network at the Innovation Pavilion kickoff happy hour in the evening. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. Network at the closing party that night.

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How DMCs and Destination Organizations Find Success Through Collaboration

ADMEI

Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Collaborating with other professionals can expand one’s network, knowledge, and resources.

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Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Tech Updates You Need Now

Smart Meetings

Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. What: A curated network of trusted vendors to support in-person, virtual and hybrid event requirements will be a core component of the Cvent Supplier Network. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past.

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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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The Best Unique Phoenix Event Venues For Corporate Events

Endless Events

It is located within a former automotive showroom, originally built in 1939, and it is not lacking unique charm. With two indoor/outdoor spaces, the venue is perfect for hosting breakout sessions and networking events. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage. Source: Desert Foothills Events.

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