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Event Management Versus Event Production: What’s the Difference?

Endless Events

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. They sound similar, but they’re two very different service providers. Let’s dive into the most significant differences between event production versus event management.

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You Are an Experience Curator

Smart Meetings

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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How to Secure Your Event in the Face of Rising Active Shooter Incidents

Smart Meetings

We asked Mark Herrera, director of safety and security for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), for strategies to improve security at events in light of these ominous statistics. These include: Event type: Low energy events like business conferences or seminars aren’t likely to create risk.

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Are Family-friendly Conferences in Your Future?

Smart Meetings

If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way. This will help narrow down the venue. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites. There are all types—tech, soccer, rope climbing camps—to name a few. Create a kid’s camp.

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5 Questions for Your Next Site Inspection

Smart Meetings

While every case of planning differs, there exists a general idea as to what you should ask and do to keep yourself and your attendees in good health. How Concerned with Safety Is the Venue? What are the venue’s safety standards? Find out how the venue managed during the height of Covid. How safely does it treat guests?

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The Rise of California Event Spaces for Weddings and Corporate Events

Traveler's Q

From glamorous five-star hotels to rustic barns and vineyards, California’s event venues continue to cater to the evolving needs of the event industry, making it an ideal destination for those who seek to create a one-of-a-kind experience.

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Togetherness Through Team Building

Smart Meetings

The venue includes 12 batting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar as well as a beer garden. The total layout of the venue is 46,000 sq. Baseball, Axe Throwing and Whale Watching In the lead up and cool down from a hectic event, maintaining a solid team connection is vital. This is like a big movie theater-style screen.

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