MeetingsNet

MARCH 1, 2024

The newest award-winning convention services manager dishes on all the things CSMs can do for planners: “We’re like Siri for the destination.” Just Ask Siri Fitzpatrick notes that “it’s a CSM’s job to connect planners with the right partners and resources in the city for their specific needs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. You hired the vendor. Do Your Homework. It’s that simple.”.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. Most recently, I was with a construction software firm and I was their in-house planner working on their conferences, but also coordinating third party events,” she says. Onto the next question.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2021

And in order to help you get things running, we compiled this hybrid venue checklist, complete with everything you should be looking for. In this new age of events, planners and vendors alike will have to push for innovation whilst expertly marrying the best aspects of virtual and live. Does the venue provide cleaning services?

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all.

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Techsytalk

JULY 25, 2016

Check out a recent post I shared on EliteMeetings.com : Event planners and venues. Venues and event planners. Venues are one of the first things that event planners look to secure when we are hosting an event. Give planners something to work with. The two go hand-in-hand. Updated website.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 17, 2023

As planners, making the most of your budget is always top of mind, no matter the size of your event. But besides being full of interesting things for attendees to enjoy, there’s one aspect of the city that should put it at the top of any planners list: No sales tax. But it’s not just event planners who benefit from no sales tax.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, without a proper budgeting plan and contractual agreement with vendors and hotels that play a part in making your event a reality, there’s no event to be had. Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 To offer some helpful insight in what legal areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Formerly known as Allseated , the company started in 2014 as a tool for wedding planners to model seating charts and, after being used for some 500,000 events and significantly adding to the cataloged inventory in the U.S. and Europe, evolved into an efficient 3D spatial design and management resource for business event professionals.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. By imagining what it would be like to attend an event as a guest, event planners can design events that connect well with the intended audience. But how do event planners select the right personal touches that will speak to their guests?

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

If you are an event planner, you know that outdoor events and festivals have been, and continue to be increasingly popular venues choices. This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. This is why we named making your next event at a unique and memorable is one of our top venue event trends in 2018.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. They work with clients to determine the vision for the event, choose vendors, create a budget, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I Giveback programs are very important to clients.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Consider these ideas: The Venue The wedding venue is perhaps the most important aspect of a luxury wedding. When choosing a venue, consider factors such as the ambiance, location, size, and amenities. Opt for elegant and sophisticated venues that leave an unforgettable impression on your guests.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! From historical sites to contemporary marvels, Atlanta’s unique venues provide a backdrop that’s as diverse as the city itself.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner. Ready to dive straight in?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! She says, “Constant change and volatility are the new normal for meeting planners.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2022

Whether you’re a professional planner or a soon-to-be newlywed, you may find yourself in need of a pick-me-up every now and then as the big day approaches. In this post, you’ll find quotes from world-famous professional wedding planners, comedians, authors, and reflective couples who’ve already tied the knot.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Since a large percentage of equipment used for events is rented, it’s important to ask your equipment rental vendor the right questions to ensure your rental goes smoothly and the equipment performs according to expectations. Start by asking these 10 questions long before you’ve agreed to work with an equipment rental vendors.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Why should you hire a professional planner? One way to ensure the event’s success is to hire a professional event planner. When hiring professional planners, you need to consider a few important things : First, you have to make sure that the company is legitimate and insured. More contacts, more choices.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Why You Need An Event Timeline.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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. Can you tell me about your largest group or event?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As meeting and event planners responsible for the safety of sometimes thousands of people, we cannot take anything for granted. 2: Always Have a Backup Plan (or Several) As a meeting planner, you know that not having a Plan B, C or Z, means you are doomed. Does the venue have specific protocols that event planners have to follow?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

there could be accidental damage to the venue. Event planners can purchase a variety of different types of insurance to cover different aspects of their event. . It protects you and all other insured parties involved, for essentially anything that is out of your control within the realm of the venue, event planner, caterers, etc.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 11, 2024

No Sales Tax Planners will realize significant savings on venue and vendor expenses—up to 10% compared to other west coast cities. It offers the value and ease of a small, walkable city while offering some of the best culinary offerings and gorgeous nature in the country. Here’s a peek: 1.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Now, meeting planners can add an affordable air quality tool to their site visits. How can you determine air quality at a prospective venue? We can implement vaccination mandates using third party vendors such as sharemy.health , CLEAR Health Pass , Safe Expo , and others. A meeting planner doing a site visit should take CO?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

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. They could also receive a ticket or risk ruining strong relationships with other venues.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. To help offset some of the planning, it’s important to work closely with event experts and the venue to streamline the experience.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event? Destination Management Companies offer the perfect balance to that big picture, as they typically specialize in details — from specific venues and vendors to transportation logistics and unique activities. Panelists included a planner, DMC, and DO.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I think it is difficult since the industry is so broad.”

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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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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. Dive in below!

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

And while many planners and attendees alike are more than ready to return to live events in full swing, there are a few things to consider. Make sure you have the right protocols in place and that everyone is well informed about them prior to the events – what can they expect when entering the venue? Venues are on your side.

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