Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The Foundation of Every Event: Contracts At the very core of your event planning toolkit should be your event contracts. Contracts clarify the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of all parties involved, acting as a safeguard against the unforeseen.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. Tackling ‘green hushing’ in events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back.

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. Being firm and ensuring the wording of your speaker contract outlines what speaker readiness entails can save you from having to wake up a hungover speaker!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. Educational? Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. What are the 2-3 key messages we want to communicate through this event?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. Focused Learning. A Unique Footprint.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

The report, called ‘Event Power: A Force for Good,’ looks beyond the traditional measures of event impact – economic value, job creation, increased destination profiling – and focuses on the far-reaching benefits that events bring to communities and supply chains, as well as on matters such as sustainability and future-building.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. Tackling ‘green hushing’ in events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. more on average than their similarly educated and experienced non-union counterparts. For hospitality workers, the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

10–12), and once again, sustainability will be a primary focus, as we noted in the IMEX Supplement in our September issue. So, Smart Meetings interviewed Dale Hudson, knowledge and event director for IMEX, about the importance of sustainability and the new features that will be added to the event this year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Go through the agenda and mark educational presentations you don’t want to miss on your calendar starting with Smart Monday, powered by MPI, where t racks are broken out with a focus on updating skills in association, corporate and agency sectors. Hosted buyers should have already scheduled their appointments through the app.

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Research and Education Before launching your business, it’s important to understand the wedding industry thoroughly. Connect with vendors, venues, and other wedding planners willing to chat. Many venues require proof of insurance from vendors, so it is better to have it in place from the start.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Operationally, your favorite venues may be much different as well. Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. However, you must begin your checklist by developing a rough budget using estimates and educated guesses if necessary. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

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Glow Global Events

DECEMBER 22, 2021

AMAC is the only national, nonprofit trade association focused on advancing aviation and aerospace contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses. Getting Out Staying Out ( GOSO ) – GOSO works with people impacted by the criminal justice system, through education, employment, emotional well-being, and community support.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

There is an education programme , combining panels and masterclasses. The themes of these sessions will be sustainability, building back better and event technology. With 95 exhibitors confirmed so far, EVENTIT will showcase what the Scottish events industry is made of.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

from selecting the right venue to managing logistics and ensuring attendee satisfaction, there are numerous aspects to consider. take the time to estimate expenses for each aspect, including venue, theming, catering and audiovisual equipment. consider factors such as capacity, location, amenities, and ambience.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. All the hotel blocks were booked, and the event had already moved twice.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 Bob Priest-Heck, CEO of Freeman, is leading #goLIVEtogether to activate show organizers, associations, vendors, venues, CVBs, DMOs, exhibitors and even attendees to call for help to jump-start “a vital part of our economy and communities.”.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Because we want to be COVID-safe and sustainable.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

There is no need to fly out for a two hour meeting anymore due to sustainability considerations. As COVID has not completely gone away, what is your contingency plan if one of your team members, an employee or a speaker contracts the virus? So there’s also the impact of sustainability, but it’s maybe a mix.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

It serves as one of the starting points for the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) approach to sustainability at its annual unConference, with the planning team holding not only exhibitors but all suppliers to strict environmental standards. And every dollar ILFI spends on F&B flows back to the local community. “We

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Hotels were a recurring topic, as planners noted a decrease in the ability to negotiate contracts, along with pressures associated with lowered commissions and increased competition for space. Contracts and dealing with our volunteers. Finding large venues with availability. Sustainability. Competition. (3 3 mentions).

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 6, 2020

With curriculum jointly designed by ELI’s and MPI’s education experts, experienced event and meeting practitioners, and industry-leading instructors, the course will provide planners with the strategies, tactics, and resources needed to re-think on-site event strategy, design, execution, and evaluation. Start Date: November 10, 2020.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

there could be accidental damage to the venue. 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. The general rule of thumb is that most venues require event liability insurance for at least $1,000,000. .

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2018

One of the most exciting venues, we feature one of London’s top largest and most versatile event suite, fitted with state of the art equipment, stunning design and one of the best secret to keep budgets in line. At the time the hotel-venue featured London’s largest pillar-free event space. into the banqueting kitchen facilities.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And admittedly, this is where things get a little tricky… You see, technically , a proper education and certification are not required to work as a professional wedding planner. How to write airtight client and vendor contracts; And SO much more! Is There Demand for Wedding Planners? ABSOLUTELY!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Nearly 60 global influencers from 18 countries were treated to four days of excursions, luaus, pool parties and meet-ups across The Four Seasons, Lanai, where product education was toned down and personalized moments were dialed up. It wasn’t part of a formal contract, just a common understanding designed to avoid confusion. “We

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

All of these skills—and surrounding required education—stemmed from the same internal push that’s benefitted me since I was little: I just wanted to learn something new. Courses are ranked by extensiveness of educational content. Sample Testimonials: “The event planning program was a great continuing education opportunity.

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The MICE

MAY 2, 2022

So don’t worry about having too much stuff up on stage, because people want to get together, because otherwise, your audience will be in front of your venue networking while you are preparing all kinds of stuff up on the stage.’ . Would we be postponing, would the contract allow that? Does your contract have flexibility?

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

These services typically include event concept development, budgeting, logistic management, venue selection, vendor coordination, onsite event management, and post-event evaluations. Event planners must design experiences that challenge, educate, and inspire employees, leading to personal and organizational growth.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

In between, there will be themed nights addressing sustainability, digitalisation and diversity. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all. The contestant or team with the highest stock index valuation and most points wins the trade-unfair contract. All the game data sits on the hand-held app.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Whether it’s venue labor, bus drivers or catering staff, shortening an event slightly can help reduce costs.”. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Venue Selection. Green Events/Sustainability. Educational: More formal and information heavy. For example, if white collar events are more suited to your style, then start with educational events. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources.

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