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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

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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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Virtual Event RFP: What To Include (With Free Template!)

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But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process? You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include?

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10 Important Technology Questions to Ask in Your Next RFP

Smart Meetings

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. Are you gathering for marketing, networking, or community building? Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. Networking.

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

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Read More : Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis When hotels do respond, they often omit information in their proposals and contracts that had been discussed, information that is critical in the buyer’s decision-making process. An important shift will need to be “hotels need to re-staff,” Edwards states.

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Cvent Connect Lays Out Event Tech Roadmap to Meet Growing Hybrid Demand

Smart Meetings

Additionally, a Vendor Marketplace integrated into the Cvent Supplier Network that has become a major source for RFP delivery, will allow meeting planners to browse vendors and send requests for information (RFIs) for everything from A/V and production to health and safety providers.

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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

Smart Meetings

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” In states with proposed legislation, he suggested a different approach. Instead, go and work with local groups that are trying to have a positive impact.”

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10 Reasons to Choose Full-Service Event Planning for Your Next Corporate Event

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Access to Networks and Resources Professional event planners have extensive trusted networks and access to a wide range of resources, including venues, vendors, and entertainment options. Leveraging these connections, they can secure quality vendors and ensure a seamless planning process. Need Help with Your Next Event?