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14 New Trends in the Event Planning Industry for 2024

Attendease

What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. In 2024, we’ll see more activity-based events.

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Two Tensions Keeping Senior Event Professionals Up at Night

Velvet Chainsaw

The good news is that 2024 is expected to eclipse 2019 results by 3.6%. The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. In addition to negotiating and locking in pricing, some of the tactics to consider are: Decreasing the event length by a couple hours or half-day. below 2019.

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How To Start A Catering Business In 2024

Planning Pod

So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? Careful planning, the right tools, and a comprehensive strategy are at the core of a successful catering business. What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? Are you planning to be a full-time entrepreneur or cater as a side hustle?

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Top Party Planning Tips & Ideas for 2024

Sendo

Our 2024 Top Party Planning Tips & Ideas will ensure you pull off your next party with ease and style. Get Organized Find a good time to sit down with a notebook and pen to start the planning process. Consider… Where will the event be hosted? Include kid-friendly foods and beverages on your party menu.

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Top Party Planning Tips & Ideas for 2024

Sendo

Our 2024 Top Party Planning Tips & Ideas will ensure you pull off your next party with ease and style. Get Organized Find a good time to sit down with a notebook and pen to start the planning process. Consider… Where will the event be hosted? Include kid-friendly foods and beverages on your party menu.

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Major Hotel Chain Bolsters Event-Planning Support Program

MeetingsNet

On April 1, Hyatt Hotels unveiled a revised version of its event-planning program called Together by Hyatt, adding new elements that address sustainability practices, meeting-space layouts, technology applications, food-and-beverage services, and more for each of its U.S. sometime in 2024.

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IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future report illuminates evolving trends in the event industry

Prestige Events Magazine

IACC , the association which represents the top one per cent of global meeting and conference venues, has released the findings from its eagerly awaited 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report. Food and beverage preferences continue to evolve, with just under half of venues noting a decrease in alcohol consumption.