Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners. DMCs bring knowledge of the off-site venues adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations.

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Cort

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

From choosing a theme to booking a venue to sending out invitations, certain decisions to get you from “yes” to “I do” should take place at specific points in your timeline. The First Big Decision: Should You Hire a Wedding Planner? Hire your wedding planner and choose some close friends as a sounding board for your ideas.

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Rehearsal Booking Planner Vendor 52

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 3, 2021

With vaccines now making in-person gatherings a safe reality, event planners are turning to hybrid events — and finding they have tons of questions about production. Hybrid event production requires thinking out of the box, even for many experienced event planners who have hundreds of in-person or virtual events under their belts.

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Production Rehearsal Remote Virtual Events 58

ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. They will also know which venues and providers are still operating locally, given the significant changes during the last year”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

However, from a meetings, events and tourism perspective, very few venues were lost and 90 percent of the grapes had already been harvested for the season. Meeting organizers are responsible for keeping attendees safe, so an emergency contingency plan needs to be well thought out and rehearsed. Helena hotel has 5,480 sq.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ensuring an event is successful starts with preparation — and a lot of it. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. Venue and Onsite Planning Checklist ☐ Secure a venue early on. Ensure the venue is clean, appealing, and in a great location. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. .

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year. Next venue?

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Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 77

Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

The social distancing and quarantine policies, especially in 2020, have forced many in-person events to be delayed and canceled, and many event planners have then pivoted to virtual events instead. For instance, you can rent a smaller venue instead and encourage more attendees to attend the event online.

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Benefits Virtual Events Sponsors Events 62

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ensuring an event is successful starts with preparation — and a lot of it. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. Venue and Onsite Planning Checklist ☐ Secure a venue early on. Ensure the venue is clean, appealing, and in a great location. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. .

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year. Next venue?

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Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 40

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

At a Marlboro Music Festival rehearsal last week, I heard the words entrance and layer used in a single sentence. Marcy Rosen, right, leads a rehearsal. The rehearsal. On August 8, my wife and I attended a rehearsal of Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. And it made me think about meeting design. A layer of safety.

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Rehearsal Meeting Design Conference Planner 126

MeetingsNet

JULY 17, 2020

Brought to you by: Event planners are adaptable. DO: Test, Rehearse, and Double Check. Rehearsing and preparing is not just reviewing your notes or speaking in front of the mirror – it requires the tech side of things too.” A few minutes of preparation can save hours of headache later. Test and prepare.

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Virtual Events Rehearsal Audience Preparation 135

Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

Experts say the most common wedding color mistakes include: forgetting to factor in your venue colors, waiting too long to choose, and picking bridesmaids colors that don’t flatter your party. The average couple spends $1,000 – $2,500 on a wedding planner for their big day. Reserve your venues. Determine your budget.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

The process is less worrying about seasonality or the availability of local venues. Some important considerations include budget, and the type of venue. Additionally, there are many unforeseen costs such as food for the guests and decorations for the venue that can add up quickly. Find a wedding planner.

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