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Event Trends for 2019–2020

GEVME

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. Transformation is the trend that will define the primary direction of event industry development in 2019–2020.

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Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’

PCMA Convene

The transportation and travel costs have prompted suppliers and planners alike to think critically about smarter ways of moving AV resources. Her AV provider rented equipment from the in-house company and negotiated pricing on their own. It’s not 2019 anymore,” he added. John Rissi. Annette Suriani. Roberta Sumner.

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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

Smart Meetings

MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners. He is negotiating with transportation companies, as well. The post Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda appeared first on Smart Meetings. Some CVBs have also offered to make up the difference.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. The top considerations when choosing your next bleisure event location includes safety, costs, access to all forms of transport, weather and climate, cultural impact, and availability of lodging.

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75+ Ideas to Cut Meeting Costs

MeetingsNet

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. But for every organization willing to adjust meeting budgets to the new landscape, there’s another with a decision-maker who wants an amazing 2023 event on a 2019 budget. On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings.

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Event Planning Checklist for Small, Medium, and Large Events [2019 Update]

EventBank Insights

Arrange for transportation and housing Arrange these for your speakers, these are guests bringing value to your event, so always make sure they are taken care of. ? Select an ideal venue and negotiate details ? No one will negotiate terms with you for sponsorship deals if you don't have a good speaker lineup 3 Months in Advance ?

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How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation

Smart Meetings

Underwood shared that, overall, hotel rates are up 38% since before the pandemic and properties are less likely to negotiate day rates or minimums than pre-Covid as they are under pressure from increased labor and operating costs. The other way a tight labor market impacts meetings is in transportation. Transportation is a big problem.