Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

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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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

So here is an article of the top event technology trends for 2023 you should be aware of. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Event Technology via GIPHY The year 2023 will forever be etched in our memories as the pivotal moment when AI and chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing AI became water cooler talk.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Neptunus has secured a new contract to continue to supply temporary structures to the Affordable Art Fair held each May on London’s Hampstead Heath. Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What about the people who want to book a different hotel and just show up for the conference itself. Two Tips to Break Down Barriers to Booking Let’s focus first on the conference attendees. Or, offer a joint conference/hotel fee that provides an overall discount versus booking separately. Open registration as early as possible.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The iconic central London venue is inviting businesses to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Like an architect develops sketches and blueprints before contracting out the construction of their creation, an event planner needs to have the outline ready to go—and well ahead of time. Here are some popular options: Trade show Virtual conference Seminar Exhibition Product launch or demo Holiday party 4. Is it internal or external?

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2022

On 20th July, EMA collaborated with Hire Space on a panel exploring how we can maximise venue relationships to deliver exceptional event experiences in a post pandemic landscape. Our corporates expressed frustration at long response times from venues, with one of our corporates suggesting that this may be due to lighter teams on the ground.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The iconic central London venue is inviting suppliers to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With a fast turnaround, corporate planners are increasingly looking to work at venues where all event related services are managed and controlled in-house. Events are being contracted at absolute minimum guest numbers with up to 35% additional attendees being added after the initial contract is signed, sometimes just days from the event date.

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2021

The world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences is set to manage and operate the exciting new 3,500 capacity performance venue at Becketwell Derby, which will be forward funded and owned by Derby City Council. Work on the performance venue is set to commence in early 2022, with handover to the operator in 2024.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization.

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Event Industry News

MAY 4, 2020

Gateshead Council’s development partner “Ask:PATRIZIA”, has submitted a full planning application for the £260m arena, conference and exhibition centre on Gateshead Quays. An announcement on the hotel operator is expected to be made in the coming weeks and the new complex is set to open 2023.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The scheme, which sits on the NewcastleGateshead waterfront at Gateshead Quays, includes a world class arena, purpose built conference and exhibition centre, restaurants, a dual branded hotel and large areas of outdoor realm and performance space. We look forward to opening the venue late 2023.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We The venue is actually two halls, so Bauer’s team created two completely different experiences. We are always looking to learn and adapt.”. Focused Learning.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. They may help with everything from choosing the venue and selecting vendors to coordinating the ceremony and reception. Find out what’s trending in 2023! Learn how to negotiate contracts.

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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. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. As of Friday, there are 109 signatories across venues, destinations, suppliers and hotels.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Soon afterwards on 4 th March, SAP announced its intention to become carbon-neutral in its own operations by the end of 2023 – two years earlier than it had previously hoped. In the UK, contracts include London Olympic Stadium and the Commonwealth Games. How Request Shed reduces carbon footprint at exhibitions & conferences.

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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. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

We’re going to make events next year where people will be in Shanghai, New York and Rio de Janeiro watching our live performances with physical people in the venue, and will interact with people on stage, people who attend in person and those virtually. The smart contract is something I wanted to use for this conference.’.

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Eventscase Blog

JULY 27, 2023

In 2023, the average customer is constantly bombarded with marketing information, most of which they mindlessly scroll past. Pick the best location to host the event One of the worst mistakes you can make is choosing a venue that’s deemed too far away by your target audience. Coming to your event should be convenient.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. 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? You always need a backup. We negotiate exit windows with the suppliers.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Is it a one-day conference, or a multi-day convention? The earlier you finalize the venue, the better. VIP tickets?

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

media, venue); or they could be off-the-wall creative. The first example features a virtual conference with meaningful sponsorship level names. That could mean they receive more benefits for more money; they could be themed for different types of sponsors (eg. Check out these event sponsorship level examples.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

The world of event planning experiences success not just through having a great venue or a top-notch speaker line-up – it’s about getting the word out and drawing a crowd. Whether you’re planning a conference, trade show, or expo, you can use this guide as a checklist for the roadmap toward your success.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of which event management software is the right fit for you and your next event in 2023. Attendees can easily schedule one-on-one meetings via chat or video conference. Compare bids, negotiate contracts, and plan your budget without moving to another app.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Facility Expenses Facility expenses include money spent on acquiring the venue. Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Your ability to estimate how much this will cost will depend mainly on the venue of your corporate event.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of which event management software is the right fit for you and your next event in 2023. Attendees can easily schedule one-on-one meetings via chat or video conference. Compare bids, negotiate contracts, and plan your budget without moving to another app.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Kiosks That Make Early Check-in Easy Check-in is typically the first touchpoint attendees have with an event, but that doesn’t always have to happen at the venue. The pre-check-in helps to ease peak morning registration at the beginning of the conference. The kiosks can also be relocated in the morning to optimize the use of resources.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Despite the fact that the organizers had contracted with the venue for the highest possible internet bandwidth for their event, we were only getting the bare minimum up and down speeds for streaming video. If it’s only a perk for those that can’t attend, you might be OK with even having the venue Wi-Fi as a backup for the hard line.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As we continue to transition out of the pandemic and into 2023, the effects of economic downturn, layoffs, and budget cuts are felt across the tech industry. In this episode of the Event Tech Podcast , Will and Brandt consolidate years of advice into eight tips event professionals can take into 2023. It isn’t going to work.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For the sake of this checklist, we’ll assume that we are going to plan a multi-day conference, where the initial planning starts around six months before D-day. Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue.

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Socio Events

MARCH 21, 2023

The differences between B2B marketing and B2C marketing B2B event marketing concentrates on generating B2B sales and finalizing contracts, but it also includes fostering connections with fellow industry professionals. In fact, marketers rank B2B events in their top three leading investment areas in 2023. So, why host a B2B event?

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Eventtia

JUNE 20, 2023

Key Features Event creation and management: Hopin allows users to easily set up and manage various types and sizes of events, including webinars, conferences, trade shows, workshops, webinars, and more. Venue sourcing and management: tools for finding and comparing event venues. For smaller events, Hopin is an option.

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