Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Crowd control is going to be on meeting planners’ minds in the first few months of the post-pandemic era, and there’s no better model for how to herd the hordes than the Walt Disney Company. What should planners expect in terms of how their meetings will be different from how they were before COVID?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees. Worse, the detail in the proposal is not what had been discussed and suddenly the prices have risen.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2023

Room blocks at Radisson, Cambria, Comfort Inns & Suites, Clarion, and Quality Inn properties will soon be bookable without RFPs, aiding corporate-event planners and perhaps association-convention planners. Radisson has more than 600 properties in the United States, while Comfort has about 1,100.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s a baffling trend, and one that hotel guests and meeting planners alike must contend with: The percentage of U.S. To ensure the level of service they expect, planners should include in meeting contracts minimum personnel numbers for the hotel’s event-services team as well as for meals and receptions.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2023

To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. In that case, there is another way for planners to get the resource mix and, in turn, a carbon-emissions figure for a host venue’s energy usage.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2024

But how exactly can AI help meeting planners tackle their everyday jobs? AI helps to extend that value of the event planner from just the day-to-day logistics, all of the things that engulf their day-to-day schedule. and Alex Berube, co-founder of New York City-based Reposite to discuss this trending technology topic.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

One powerful way is with top-tier event planner website design. With that being the case, we gathered some of the industry’s top examples of event planner website design. Take inspiration from each planner and company listed below and find out what makes their websites stand out above the competition.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 6, 2022

What he learned could help other planners as they make sure they are fulfilling their duty-of-care obligations. First, planners should understand that CO2 concentrations might become high during some aspects of an event. In late May, Adrian Segar attended a meeting-industry leadership summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Lessons.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Itemize what you will pay in totality before you actually pay anything Determine who will pay what Choose the right wedding planner (allude to TQ CTA) Conclusion Summarize key points (tell them what you told them) CTA to request a proposal from Traveler’s Q The post Budgeting for your wedding Copy appeared first on Traveler's Q.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. Relying on event planners to ascertain the scope of work without this essential information can result in miscommunication and subpar planning outcomes.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

However, event planners still struggle to secure long-lasting relationships with event sponsors. Finding, pitching, and keeping event sponsors is not a gamble – it’s a process that event planners need to carefully prepare for. Before pitching potential event sponsors, event planners and organizers need to know them well.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. File folders and spreadsheets were sufficient in the past, but now planners need sophisticated systems and tools that will track all the necessary details for making decisions between multiple venue options. Leverage technology.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a world where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) , is reshaping the event industry, the role of an event planner has taken on new dimensions. This is precisely why hiring the right event planner can make the difference between a seamless event and one fraught with chaos.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. But there must be boundaries for change in the course of planning a big meeting, and planners are responsible for enforcing those boundaries. Those who don’t are only inviting failure.

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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. PROPOSAL PROCESS. This investment without return increased company overhead, and ultimately program costs, for future programs.

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Social Tables

MAY 17, 2019

According to a recent newlywed report , of all the couples getting married in 2019, 27% of them will hire a wedding planner. Which explains why love birds are paying an average of only $1,850 on a wedding planner for their big day. How much does a wedding planner cost on average? Wedding planner service options 1.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) is the first point of contact for all event planners who have any question about Switzerland or need any assistance with planning their events, from the smaller to a more complex enquiry. We do buffets, which work well but are highly protected. Highlights day 1. Highlights day 2.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

To fully understand the importance and impact of AI on the meetings space, Smart Meetings spoke with Iain McCowan, director of AI at Dubber , to glean some sense of how it can be a helpful tool for planners. Dubber is a voice recording application that also captures and organizes information.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 25, 2024

By analyzing trends and preferences, event planners can anticipate needs and preferences, crafting experiences that resonate on a deeply personal level for each attendee. Yet, big data bridges this gap, enabling planners to create personalized attendee pathways within larger events. Share your vision with us at Traveler’s Q.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

Resist the urge to begin a sponsor relationship by flooding email inboxes with your initial proposal. Once a proposal is requested, use email to present a tailored pitch that addresses everything you’ve discussed. Use Customized Packages Instead of One-Size-Fits-All Proposals.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process? In reality, the structure is similar to what you’d see with any other Request For Proposal. Describe the timeline of the project – up until when are you accepting proposals?

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 23, 2020

There are several fundamental elements that can make an event planners life easier. Uniqueworld Global DMC Supplier Network ensures that event planners are able to relax. . We can help event planners communicate directly to a destinations DMC office so that a bond is formed from the beginning. . Specialist Knowledge.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2020

Recently, BizBash shared an article that proposed the hub and spoke method. But planners and profs alike are resourceful, which is why we’re seeing a huge spike in virtual events. Now, why does this make sense and what does it even mean? And as days pass, there is only one certainty all of us can agree on.

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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. Proposal Process. The planner can evaluate the capabilities, experience, professionalism and reputation of the DMC.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2022

In addition to brainstorming what post-pandemic proposals should include and what elements of the event and its preparation should be emphasized, both leaders zeroed in on the power of partnerships amid conversations over RFPs. More than ever, planners are turning to CVBs and recognizing them as an invaluable resource.

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Social Tables

MARCH 10, 2021

In addition to checking out our post on how to become a wedding planner , one of the first things we recommend doing is exploring some of the best online wedding planner courses the web has to offer. Explore 6 of the best online wedding planner courses: Wondering what type of course is best for a wedding planner?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Approaching Planning Differently With all this, CWT presents buying strategies heading into 2024 that may help planners prepare for increased business travel prices. Aggregate travel spend to increase the value of regular contract proposals. Shift to long-term planning. Consolidate and compromise. Use price optimization tools.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. Because hybrid events can be broken down into in-person and virtual constituents, many planners worry whether the hybrid event budget is going to double as well.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

For event planners, choosing a green venue is about making a statement—endorsing a commitment to the planet that resonates with attendees who are increasingly conscious of environmental issues. Submit your proposal today, and let’s create impactful, eco-friendly event experiences together.

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Memory Makers

APRIL 19, 2017

Others are very general, making one guess exactly what the planners have in mind. When I receive a general RFP I need to decide whether I have the time to find out what is needed and do the research to provide a detailed, comprehensive proposal. The event planner should not have to manage the planners, as well as the event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are just getting longer, more prolific and, too often, ignored. He pointed to the company’s Proposal Assistant tool, which enables hotels to “auto-respond” to RFPs that meet certain criteria. Editor’s Note: This article is the second part of Smart Meetings December 2021 issue Dash of Smart column.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Cheers to Planners of the Year. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 26, 2021

The online platform harnesses the collective intelligence of planners, suppliers, academics, and others; it’s quickly grown to 350 members. Next, the voting phase is used to rate each proposed solution. The community can then submit their ideas with a title, a description, and their thoughts and perspectives.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She noticed that many of the meeting planners she worked with were in the same boat: giving, giving, giving—and leaving very little for themselves. Stevens said that planners must ask themselves a series of questions: “What are we looking to accomplish? You’re the event planner. This led her to develop her wellness retreats.

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