Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2020

Event professionals will be able to book non-traditional venues directly through their event management software (EMS) platform, thanks to an agreement announced today by Aventriand VenueBook. The tool provides real-time access to available space, transparent pricing and a proprietary booking engine.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? What are the benefits of event management software? Oh, and no more lost files or emails. Automation of processes.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

Are you an event planner looking for a platform? Click here to check out our comparison on event management software. Planning Pod Planning Pod is the ideal solution for any event pro who is dealing with a high-volume of events or wants to take their client’s white-glove experience to the next level.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Planning Pod can help.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. So amid the flooding and frustration, he pivoted from another startup idea he was working on to pursue this: an online platform for automated, DIY instant bookings for small meetings. The post Is There an Easier Way to Book Small Meetings?

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Many of the catering solutions below offer these functions as well as other valuable business and event management features for tracking event bookings; generating financial and profitability reports; viewing business data using real-time dashboards; and integrating with point-of-sale (POS) systems and accounting solutions like Quickbooks.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution. Ready to learn more about the features and pricing of Planning Pod’s event management software?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Simple changes like providing attendees with reusable containers and utensils, minimizing printed materials in favor of digital, and reducing food waste enable events to model green best practices. Decorations, music, entertainment, photo booths, contests, and food can all match the time period.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s start with the more uplifting reason why you should increase your event budget in 2023. We’re predicting that in 2023, we’ll see more corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions than in the last three years. . Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance).

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are five great ways to harness the power of SMS for retail events and experiences: 1. Manage Booking Appointment SMS communication can simplify online or in-store appointment bookings. Send Check-in Welcome SMS Upon arrival, attendees can receive a welcome SMS with relevant event information.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Confessions of an Event Planner: Case Studies from the Real World of Events.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? What are the benefits of event management software? Oh, and no more lost files or emails. Automation of processes.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

They also boast a large event space and a full race track. Each year, the museum hosts up to 400 in-house and private events. Prior to Planning Pod, the special event planning team relied on a complex event management system that required multiple platforms, manual transferring of information and hours of work updating event details.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It also enables attendees to easily discover and connect with all aspects of your event through conversational AI interactions! Virtual Food Tastings Enhance virtual events by arranging to send attendees curated food and beverage tasting kits. Looking for help seamlessly managing the end-to-end event lifecycle?

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Catering companies with mobile set-ups come with their own unique set of event planning needs. And for Cascadia Pizza , a full-service food truck and catering business, those planning needs are even more niche. Creating custom food & beverage packages in minutes.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plus, the idea of creating delicious dishes, serving them to clients at events, and seeing your culinary vision come to life is undoubtedly exciting. So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? What’s your favorite dish to cook?

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. Food & Beverage. Banquet Event Orders.

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Event Guru

APRIL 22, 2022

Planning, organizing, and implementing events used to take an extraordinary amount of time and effort — and for many event planners, it still does. Fortunately, state-of-the-art event management software can streamline the process by seamlessly handling the details. Here's why event venues love our venue management tools.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As CEO and co-founder of Planning Pod, I’m glad these venue owners, managers and staff are asking questions like these to make sure they choose the right platform that best fits their needs. Event Booking Management + Calendar. Room / Space Management. Event Planning Toolkit (incl. 99/month. ~$500/month.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 23, 2016

Event venue – what venue is right for your event and who is in charge of sourcing the venue and meeting with the venue’s team to complete a walk through? Food & Beverage – will you use a caterer or onsite F&B team? Event agenda – what is the objective of the event, is entertainment booked?

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Bonus points if they provide food and beverage options. Wifi sponsorship Ever logged in to a branded Wifi network at an event? Your attendees will thank you for the connection, and your sponsors get event-wide visibility! 10 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas Looking for sponsorship ideas for your virtual events?

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Food and beverage party supplies. Party favors.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Usually, those wedding pros are doing initial research in event management and wedding planning software for their business and want to do their due diligence in evaluating all viable options. Bookings & Appointments Calendar. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management. BEOs and Menu Management.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

While Honeybook, Dubsado and 17hats do promote their products to event professionals, their applications are more general client/CRM and business management platforms designed for solo entrepreneurs and freelancers and do not include many core event management tools. Bookings & Appointments Calendar.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Could your three-day meeting be cut to two, perhaps by providing background information beforehand or by holding related sessions online after the event? Start planning twice as early,” advised Marvin McTaw, CEO of event-management platform provider Sched. Access to on-demand content after the event. Premium food options.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Availability: It’s a no-brainer—to book a venue, it has to be available on your chosen dates. If you pick a venue that can host several events at the same time, it might be useful to check the availability of the other spaces to clarify the details about access to shared areas and expected venue traffic. Conclusion.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Seamless Event Bookings: If the event is for a couple of days, there has to be a proper system for the attendees to check out the available lots and pick out the date they will be attending the event according to their convenience. . The attendees can be asked to book their slots by advance payment.

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Python Events

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Organisers can hold in-person events at full capacity with little or no restrictions. Yet, events must also be organised safely with public health in mind. The threat of COVID-19 has not completely passed, requiring venues and event managers to pay attention to lessons learned from the pandemic. Conclusion.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2020

The sudden loss of bookings across the board pushed them even closer to the edge of a financial cliff. The industry must not play a hardline approach to this series of events. We need a stimulus from the hotel community to prod organizers to book these events for the future, knowing the uncertainties of the market,” he said.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The Events Manager at Trinity House, Edgar King is retiring at the end of April 2019 after 24 years service. When I joined Trinity House in 1995 as their first Events Manager, few other dedicated academic venues, City or livery halls welcomed independent room hire reservations. events-at-trinity-house-london.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

They know their market inside and out—every special event venue, every caterer, and every entertainer. They visit new attractions, try new restaurants, and scout new locations to accommodate a variety of future events. After designing an event and getting client approval, that’s when event planners really get to work.

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