Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

I’m about to go on my first pre-con site visit since the Covid pandemic started over two years ago. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Arguably the biggest and most important piece is selecting the right location. Venues are the foundation for making amazing brand memories. The right venue allows for seamless delivery of high-quality experiences and content to an engaged, enthusiastic audience. . We know that site selection isn’t just a quick and easy endeavor.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 5, 2017

Site selection can make or break a meeting. Historically, a venue’s location and reputation can be a strong draw for an event. It is important to ensure that the venue is adequately equipped to handle basic electrical, and food and beverage requirements, especially vital for non-traditional venues.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

As a result, meeting planners are experiencing short-staffed partners and/or less experienced personnel servicing their meetings. Seek venues that have embraced mobile check in, online ordering and other technologies, and where the staff-to-guest ratio remains high. So how can you prepare? First, adjust your expectations.

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All Seated

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This same thinking applies to meeting venues. Anticipating planners and attendees’ future needs is a lot like trying to select the winning numbers in a lottery. However, there are several key indicators trending now that point to what the future of meeting venues might look like. Emphasis on Experiential.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. Doing that helps both planners and attendees feel confident about the people serving their meeting.”.

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Milestone Events Group

JULY 1, 2020

Venue . Many venues have maximum capacity due to space and city/county permits. Typically, when you go over 100 guests, your choice of sites is reduced by 50%. Did you meet at the library or a coffee shop? All these types of venues can accommodate 50 guests and makes your wedding unique. . Music lover?

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