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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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*?#! AV People Say – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! So, let’s start it right off with planners are asking us all the time, “Hey, is that really … do we need all that gear, that’s more than I asked for?” This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#!

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

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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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

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. Many planners were indifferent as to the number of RFP requests they sent for an event as it had no financial impact on them.

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Wyndham introduces new hybrid meeting concept at Dolce Hotels in Europe

Travel Daily Media

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched enhanced meeting capabilities designed to provide event planners with innovative solutions and help drive corporate business demand to its branded hotels. The post Wyndham introduces new hybrid meeting concept at Dolce Hotels in Europe appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Planning a Hybrid Event: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

Eventtia

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. A very common mistake made by event planners when planning a hybrid event is not understanding which aspects of the event to focus on.

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding

Traveler's Q

Find a wedding planner. When planning a destination wedding, finding the right wedding planner is essential. Travelers Q offers an extensive listing of qualified international wedding planners that can help you create your dream destination wedding. Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner restaurant.