Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. The need to control costs will also place greater emphasis on proving event ROI.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

This means their experience both during and in-between conference events are in your hands. Not to worry, that’s why we’ve put together all our conference planning guides here, to make sure you plan the best event experience for them. Conference Events Think Outside the Ballroom.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This is having a huge impact on event organizers and their teams during both planning and execution phases of events. Overloaded account and project managers — Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Prepare your staff.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Your thoughts are turning to a career in the Hospitality and Event Management Industry. More and more colleges are offering post graduate event planning degrees and diplomas in Hospitality Industry related fields. From Hotel and/or F&B Management to travel and tourism to event and conference planning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition, with food waste such a significant issue — studies show that as much as 40 percent of the global food supply is wasted — inquire with your host hotels and convention centers on what food banks or groups are most in need, and work with them on making excess food donations from your events. Reuse and Reduce.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Focus on communicating the benefits of your specific conference in a way that’s relevant to your audience, so you can maximize attendee registration and participation. A reliable team Planning a conference is not a one-person show. Having a competent and diverse team is critical to your conference’s success.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A seasoned event organizer knows that part of winning a piece of business means that their budgeting skills need to be sharp. Knowing which questions to ask a potential client can help an event organizer select the right venue. Most event organizers understand the importance of adding social components to a program.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

In her new position as director of hotel sales at Visit Houston after 15 years in the hotel industry, Melinda Mintz spoke with Smart Meetings about her personal and professional journey. She helped push me into the conference planning role and it really helped me launch my career in the meetings and planning industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. Carbon accounting is inherently different than other components of an event’s environmental footprint. Getting Energized. Getting Centralized.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. However, without a good conference planning checklist, the chances are you won’t be able to transform this vision into reality. What is a corporate conference planning checklist? Corporate conference planning checklist.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

This is the second in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 17, 2024

The Canadian Dam Association Annual Conference is a heavily volunteer-led initiative. Most of the 14-person Conference Planning Committee were based in the conference destination, St. With the size of the CDA program, there were no other competing events happening at the convention centre. CDA had all of the space.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Work conferences aren’t like any other event. Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Is this a professional and business-formal event? Here are some conference venue options: Banquet Halls.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A convention can be an exciting event that brings together like-minded individuals to explore an important topic or participate in activities that appeal to a special interest. However, these events are no easy feat to pull off. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. Name: Michelle McDermott.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

I have been struck by the disparity in how an association’s organizational culture translates (or doesn’t translate) to the on-site implementation or planning of its live events. But when it gets to “go time,” does that culture manifest at your conferences and meetings? How to Create an Effective Event Culture.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

1 had no choice but to cancel its in-person event. Fortunately, this association had already planned a digital version of the conference to be held four weeks after the in-person event. This virtual extension quickly became the back-up plan for the in-person conference. Give you peace of mind.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success.

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Coterie Spark

JUNE 14, 2022

And it is, of course, a crucial element of successful event and conference planning. . Coterie Spark always recommends that clients strategize for pre-, on-site, and post-event messaging. Here we break down best practices for pre-event marketing for an optimal experience for attendees and hosts. The Planning Stage.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the best advice you have ever received as an event planner? It is really a huge part of being a successful event planner. In our hotels parking lot.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the best advice you have ever received as an event planner? It is really a huge part of being a successful event planner. In our hotels parking lot.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the best advice you have ever received as an event planner? ” It is really a huge part of being a successful event planner. In our hotels parking lot.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

However, compared to other cities, the pace of London’s meeting, conference and events sector can sometimes leave the client feeling that London is lacking the hospitality associated with the city’s tourism. Excellent hospitality should be a key principal for hotels whether dealing with guests on leisure or business trips.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

Meeting and event professionals are very much aware of the security challenges generated by bringing people together. They plan for accidents, venue problems, protesters, weather related issues, and much more. These situations make us painfully aware how vulnerable event attendees can be to a wide variety of security threats.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. Most professionals are invited to dozens of conferences a year and have to choose the most desirable and convenient events to attend. Cities can start to run together on the conference circuit.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Also, key cards will not exist at many hotels in a few years. Invitation-Only Events. Bag Inserts. No one has ever changed their opinion of a brand through this ineffective marketing tactic. Branded Key Cards. See bag inserts. Everyone Wins” Posters. Sure it helps grow attendance and revenue, but it doesn’t help your profession.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Our guide to the best virtual conference platforms helps you pick the right virtual solution. There has never been a wider selection of tools to create virtual events. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. We review the 6 best virtual conference platform options to suit your needs.

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

You’ve been working on your event for 6+ months — you’ve put in countless hours getting the venue locked down, the schedule finalized, speakers scheduled, the production design perfect. You want to make sure that your speaker sets the right tone for the whole event. Are you offering full travel and hotel plus a per diem?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2020

The Best of the Best: Of the Best: Endless’ Greatest Hits: Our Most Helpful and Influential Event Blog Posts of All Time. Event WiFi: How To Use WiFi As An Event Sponsorship Asset. ? Negotiating Event WiFi is another. Watch our webinar on How to Negotiate Hotel WiFi! ?? Your All-Out Guide to Conference Planning.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Brown Convention Center in Houston hosts some huge events, making it a perennial favorite. Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Convention Centers.

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

With over 20 years of experience in the professional meeting planning industry, Amy Orr has planned events ranging from 30 to 10,000 attendees. Through ORRganized Events, Amy has coordinated a variety of multi-day educational conferences, golf tournaments, air shows and fundraisers. Probably not. An airport.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event? Preparations These tips for organizing a conference start with prep work. Where exactly should you start?

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

So, you want to plan an event? We've compiled a list of the top 15 San Francisco event venues to help you, National Historic Landmarks and retired 1924 Federal Reserve spaces included. We gathered feedback from attendees and event industry friends alike to bring you a list of some of the sweetest San Francisco venues available.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. She has been a development leader in the hotel sales industry for more than 20 years, most recently as director of sales for Saratoga Resort and Spa in Wyoming. Cindy Hart. Amanda Hawkins-Vogel. Heather Bailey.

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