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2020 Event Trends Shaping Attendee Experience

Guidebook

With this in mind, here are the top three trends shaping attendee experience in 2020. We saw an increased focus on sustainability within the events industry, and expect that this focus will only continue to increase into 2020. Look for sustainable venues, communication, vendors like food & beverage, and furniture rentals.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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‘Time to Be an Informed Planner’: Legal Sourcing Tips and Strategies for Hybrid Events

Event Leadership Institute

If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional. Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract.

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Code Red! Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies

SmartMeetings

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. Physical Limitations.

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33 Questions to Ask When Planning for the Return of In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

What are effective strategies for communicating expectations and policies to all those involved in the event – including attendees, the venue, and all supporting vendors and suppliers? And if so, what components should the contract include? How and under what conditions do venues/suppliers refund deposits? Share below.

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The Event Leadership Institute Releases Results from Attendee Preferences for Live Events in the COVID-19 Era Survey

Event Leadership Institute

August 28, 2020 – As planning for modified in-person events for 2021 begins, planners are left wondering how attendees feel about attending on-site events – including the health protocols and procedures that will make them feel safe. Start Date: November 10, 2020. To download a copy of the report, visit [link]. LEARN MORE.

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Hybrid Event Tips With Kelly Knowlen

Endless Events

She tells Sarah how Hilton pivoted in March 2020 and shares the resources they created to help their customers. Before Sarah and Kelly talk about hybrid event tips and tricks, they need to go all the way back to March 2020 when Hilton pivoted from in-person events to virtual and hybrid events. ” Two Venues, Several Watch Parties.