Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

While this may apply to much in life, there may be one place it does not: event venues. Event spaces have been hard at work to make sure there’s always something new for groups to see and experience while they network and make connections. After hours, the 3,500-square-foot space is open to private bookings for up 30.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 30, 2019

Looking to host your next event in Palo Alto? Here are 20 fabulous event venue options that include all of the things this vibrant city and its surrounding areas are known for. 20 Palo Alto Event Venues. Past clients note that the venue management is very accommodating, even with last minute requests.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

A relatively simple sketch of where tables, chairs, stages, furniture and other items should be placed in an event room or space. And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. But in reality, practically EVERYTHING depends on your event layout, like: How your event flows.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration for a major golf fan or looking for a unique venue for an outdoor celebration , a golf course birthday party may be the right choice for your event. Depending on the size, style, and type of birthday affair you want to host, you can manage the event yourself or enlist assistance.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As some organizations consider planning and holding in-person events and gatherings, and other communities are in the early stages of moving ahead, there are many new questions to consider. Developed in partnership with MPI, the course provides new ways to prepare event strategy, design, execution, and evaluation.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

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 For a recent event, she whipped up a “gala in a box,” with robust cheese, charcuterie and snack packs people could eat at their well-spaced seats.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2019

After the venue, audio visual is often one of the largest budget items, and yet so often planners are unable to make sense of a typical proposal. Technical Meeting & Event Production will empower you to understand what kind of gear, staff, and set up your event actually needs to function properly, look right, and be cost-effective.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2023

Book a venue for the party Throw a Kentucky Derby party at the venue of your choice. Host derby day events in your house, in the backyard, at a private estate, a bar, a restaurant, or at any special event venue that can live-stream the broadcast. Design a Kentucky Derby party for any venue Check it out 2.

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Confirm all performer on-site requirements such as food and beverage, green rooms, storage space, etc. What time will the performers arrive at the venue? How far is parking from the venue? Where should the performers enter the venue? Learn More About This Topic… Booking and Producing Event Entertainment.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Knowing how to find the right event venue is critical to any event marketing campaign. One of the most challenging aspects of securing an event space is choosing the best one for your unique needs. The best approach to venue sourcing should involve an haphazard internet search for locations in your preferred area.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Especially for global life science and pharma organizations that run hundreds or thousands of events every year. These companies provide end-to-end event management services. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Clingen Wedding & Event Design – it was all just a dream. Great food, great wine, and the greatest people. This cozy, winter wedding was one for the books!” ” – Melissa, Lustre Events. Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique. Love by Lynzie Events + Design.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

However, you might consider negotiating the prior year’s rates for services such as food and beverage. Whether working with a venue, caterer, rental company or other vendor, know your program and understand what you need. The post 6 Strategies for Large Event Contract Negotiations appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. This event originally was just for our state but now is becoming a regional event. •We We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Increased registration fees and meal prices. More outreach.

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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. borders.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Party packages are a great way for the Johnsons to book Grandma June’s birthday party at their favorite local Italian restaurant, but they’re also a huge help for larger, more complex, or professional events. They communicate what is included in a particular party experience, such as venue rental, food, alcohol, and event service.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

You have all your ducks in a row: awesome venue booked, killer catering secured and tickets to your event are sold out. Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Making your attendee’s famous is never a bad route to take. Networking.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When people come to us in search of a venue management software solution , they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors Tripleseat and Caterease. And these are necessary questions to ask in the early stages while you are researching event management software for your event venue, restaurant or hotel.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Debi Lilly’s awards include: World’s Top 10 Event Planner by Departures Magazine. Top event planner by Global Black Book. Top event innovator by BizBas. With 20 years of experience, Debi has led her team in perfecting countless events, including weddings, corporate, galas, birthdays, dinners and more.

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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. borders.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

All of these things are the result of flawed (or no) event floor layout design, and poor event layout design can be just as damaging to the success of your event as bad food or a no-show speaker or entertainer. Food-and-Beverage. should be obvious. High Traffic Routes.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Bookings & Appointments Calendar. Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Venue + Room & Space Management. Food-and-Beverage Management. Event Budget Management. Since we launched in 2013, our tools have helped 10,000+ event pros run their businesses and manage 200,000+ events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Confirm two to three potential dates, retreat objectives, the theme, and other major details before establishing the event budget or booking accommodations. Review the following topics with the retreat planning team as well as company management before booking accommodations. When is your company’s busiest season?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Confirm two to three potential dates, retreat objectives, the theme, and other major details before establishing the event budget or booking accommodations. Review the following topics with the retreat planning team as well as company management before booking accommodations. When is your company’s busiest season?

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Thinking ahead — The average booking window for large meetings is 2.2 Renting supplies — Respondents to this year’s survey were most likely to outsource event-supply rentals (65 percent), followed by app development and deployment (64 percent), and other technology services (50 percent). 2017 Meetings vs. 2016 Meetings.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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International Institute of Event Management

MARCH 11, 2016

My friend’s cousin was scheduled to be married that day, but her fiancé’s last-minute reconsideration left her with a booked wedding hall and no future husband. Since the venue was already reserved and the date called for a celebration anyway, she decided to convert the event into a New Year’s Eve party. .

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Lean Startup Summit brings the big ideas from Eric Ries’s books off the page to show how organizations are making them real around the world. BE Midmarket CIO Forum is an engaging, informative, and social venue for IT Solution Providers who are focused on technologies for the midmarket. Lean Startup Summit Europe. Berlin, Germany.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

If your event is a paid event, you need to make sure that they can afford what you are thinking of charging (more on setting event pricing later) or, if they are not paying out of their own pocket, then if they can convince their employer, spouse, parent, etc., I have seen event marketing budgets as low as 0.5%

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

If your event is a paid event, you need to make sure that they can afford what you are thinking of charging (more on setting event pricing later) or, if they are not paying out of their own pocket, then if they can convince their employer, spouse, parent, etc., I have seen event marketing budgets as low as 0.5%

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