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Five New Event Planning Trends to Watch in 2019

Attendease

You’d think that, given that the Oxford Economics and Events Industry Council reports that “meetings generated $1,294 of spending per participant,” event and meeting planners would be given budgetary free rein to produce the kinds of events needed to generate these economic returns. A Look Back at My 2016 Predictions.

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10 World Famous Event Planning Companies

Social Tables

Let’s dive into ten of the most famous event planning companies, from around the world. Bassett Events – Toronto. Led by Jennifer Bassett, Bassett Events has more than 15 years in the industry. Private parties, charitable events, and weddings; Bassett will always bring an “element of surprise”.

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The Essential Event Management Toolbox

Event Nut

Sometimes we get so caught up in granular, event-specific issues that we fail to account for all the non -event-specific stuff that makes effective event planning possible. If you’re putting together an event management toolbox, event-specific tools are of course important.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Read More : How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers. “We Choices, Choices.

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How much does it cost to organise an event? Costs and tips for efficient budgeting

Eventscase Blog

When it comes to event planning, one of the first questions that arises is: what are the costs of organising events? The answer is not simple and varies considerably depending on numerous factors , from the size of the event to the location chosen.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

Smart Meetings

C Beverly Hills welcomed Burdette as assistant general manager. A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Most recently, Masshardt was resort manager for the brand.

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Food and Drink Ideas for Your Event

Floktu

Food and beverages cover a fair share of an event budget and are one of the areas that an event manager will spend time to achieve the best money-value ratio. According to Boston Consulting Group, meat-free is a major trend in Australia, with a 56% increase of Australians looking to buy more locally-grown products.