Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

The Conference Board has the best we’ve come across so far: May Reboot – quick recovery. In the beginning of this crisis, organizers of major conferences and trade shows were canceling with very little lead time. For refunds, take the lead from what airlines and hotels are doing for individual cancellations. Refunds and FAQs.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Are you part of the meeting and conference planning world? So many of us in the conference and event planning world have found that using conference and event planning software solutions can enhance and improve the planning approach and progression. Conference Planning Software – Help is Here!

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

I have been struck by the disparity in how an association’s organizational culture translates (or doesn’t translate) to the on-site implementation or planning of its live events. But when it gets to “go time,” does that culture manifest at your conferences and meetings? Conference staff are not able to do everything!

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Eventinterface

JUNE 11, 2016

Planning conferences and events takes great organizational skill and a close attention to detail. Whether it is a San Diego event venue such as the Westfield Horton or the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, there are some very simple mistakes you can quite easily avoid making. It does not matter where you hold your event.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Our guide to the best virtual conference platforms helps you pick the right virtual solution. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. Virtual conference platforms. What is a virtual conference?

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 17, 2024

The Canadian Dam Association Annual Conference is a heavily volunteer-led initiative. Most of the 14-person Conference Planning Committee were based in the conference destination, St. The planning committee was excited to bring in new staff to help with their upcoming in-person conference.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

A conference is more than just talks and booths inside a ballroom. This means their experience both during and in-between conference events are in your hands. Not to worry, that’s why we’ve put together all our conference planning guides here, to make sure you plan the best event experience for them.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement principles are useful tools for you to establish your own organization’s buying power for future conferences. It’s about ensuring quality.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement principles are useful tools for you to establish your own organization’s buying power for future conferences. It’s about ensuring quality.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A number of our consulting clients have made social responsibility a cornerstone of their conference strategy — with the desire “to leave the host city better because we were there.” When you adopt a strategic objective like that for your conference, it leaves room for creativity in achieving that desired outcome. Choose Your Charity.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Work conferences aren’t like any other event. Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Hotels and Resorts. Pick a Date.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are 50%-80% of your conference attendees in your programming at any given time? Or are they filling the hallways, hotel spa and lounge, local restaurants, coffee shops and bars conversing with others? Join me for our free Webinar the Highly Energized And Engaged Conference Experience , September 20, 2 pm Eastern. Register Now!

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Coterie Spark

JUNE 14, 2022

And it is, of course, a crucial element of successful event and conference planning. . And the most crucial tool in pre-planning? The conference website. Remember that conference emails and social media will always link back to the website as the information hub. Everyone knows the power of marketing.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

Contingency plan, A, B & C: iStock Credit: Andrii Dodonov Last fall, two of our consulting clients were scheduled to have their annual conferences in Orlando. Fortunately, this association had already planned a digital version of the conference to be held four weeks after the in-person event.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

When it comes to planning a conference, location is key. Today’s conference attendees expect more. And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. Cities can start to run together on the conference circuit. Planning a conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. Most hotels would gladly pay a 10-percent commission to a third party that truly delivers incremental business. Let’s take a look at both.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

The unique story of any conference should begin with the goal and then a detailed plan on how to reach this goal. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

More and more colleges are offering post graduate event planning degrees and diplomas in Hospitality Industry related fields. From Hotel and/or F&B Management to travel and tourism to event and conference planning. This growing trend is being met head on by many colleges and universities around the world.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

In her new position as director of hotel sales at Visit Houston after 15 years in the hotel industry, Melinda Mintz spoke with Smart Meetings about her personal and professional journey. She helped push me into the conference planning role and it really helped me launch my career in the meetings and planning industry.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Whether you're organizing a corporate event , a high-profile tech conference , or a laidback networking meet up this list has it covered. This venue is a sleek and sophisticated getaway for all your attendees, and event boasts special rates for prestige hotels like the Le Meriden Hotel. Francis Suite at The Westin Hotel.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

If you are chosen to be a conference organizer, you should take it as an opportunity to give back to the society. In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In this post I’m going to show you why the budget planning process doesn’t have to be the toughest part of an event proposal. The Budget Planning Process is a Key Component to an Event Proposal For most conferences or events, it’s the social functions that can add to a planner’s overall budget. Venue Rental Fee.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Hotels are raising rates for both leisure and group business as they are currently experiencing strong demand in many markets. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8% Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. increase in group air rates, in North America.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. When we apply this concept to the world of events, this would translate to venue and hotel fossil fuel emissions and supplier freight transport.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

If you want to breathe new life into your conference, and increase relevance for next-generation attendees, start with this kill/change list. Also, key cards will not exist at many hotels in a few years. Most annual meetings have used the same template agenda for decades. They just replace the filling each year. Bag Inserts.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level. Media Image.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great? Twitter.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great? Twitter.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great?

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. What is a Convention?

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

We can’t talk enough about the value of asking your prospective attendees for ideas about how the conference should be run. The last thing you want to do is throw a conference and find out that there’s no interest in the topic. Are you offering full travel and hotel plus a per diem? Send a survey to your email list.

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

Through ORRganized Events, Amy has coordinated a variety of multi-day educational conferences, golf tournaments, air shows and fundraisers. In addition to conference and event planning she has since expanded her business to include association management. However; it takes more time to engage in this way.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I have a degree in Hotel Management and Business. I reached the position of Hotel General Manager and finally Events Manager of a large leading world hotel. At this point, I decided to start up my own wedding and event planning business. My hotel management experience included event and conference planning.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

However, compared to other cities, the pace of London’s meeting, conference and events sector can sometimes leave the client feeling that London is lacking the hospitality associated with the city’s tourism. Excellent hospitality should be a key principal for hotels whether dealing with guests on leisure or business trips. Conferences.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. PSAV acquires Southern Audio Visual , with the acquisition came valuable partnerships with luxury hotels and strengthened their hold on key markets. Will this merger change that? Kelso & Co.

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