InitLive

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

With an excellent event team and a good strategy, you can plan and organize a successful conference for your organization. However, approaching conference planning with outdated methods can lead to a slow and exhausting planning process. Event Planning Automation. Event Planning Automation.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Host Hotels & Resorts’ Sourav Ghosh (clockwise from top left), STR’s Amanda Hite, and Hotel News Now’s Stephanie Ricca participate in the online Hotel Data Conference. The Hotel Data Conference has been held annually for around 700 attendees in Nashville for the past 12 years. Screenshot by Rachel Daub).

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Eventinterface

JUNE 11, 2016

Planning conferences and events takes great organizational skill and a close attention to detail. Whether it is a San Diego event venue such as the Westfield Horton or the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, there are some very simple mistakes you can quite easily avoid making. It does not matter where you hold your event.

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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. Where to Host Your Next Conference: 8 Best Locations. Click To Tweet.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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. Room turnovers and refreshes — Many hotels have not been able to replace their setup crews to provide the same service levels as they did pre-pandemic.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. Most hotels would gladly pay a 10-percent commission to a third party that truly delivers incremental business. Let’s take a look at both.

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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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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

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. This growing trend is being met head on by many colleges and universities around the world.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Hotels are raising rates for both leisure and group business as they are currently experiencing strong demand in many markets. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8% Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. increase in group air rates, in North America.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Choose the right event tech tools to help you streamline different aspects of planning and executing your conference, like registration, check-in, networking, panel discussion, and more. Planning the Perfect Conference Starts Months in Advance Conference planning is a complex yet rewarding journey.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

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. Once you know the date, you can plan all the other aspects. Some will have hotels nearby or even on the venue’s property. Hotels and Resorts.

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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. John’s, making for wonderful “on the ground” volunteers. Once again, the exhibitors loved the trade show traffic! Awards Luncheon New!

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

For refunds, take the lead from what airlines and hotels are doing for individual cancellations. Promise your community that you will update the website every two weeks leading up to that. Don’t break that promise. Refunds and FAQs.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You might want to check out these related articles on planning an event: How to Select the Right Venue for Your Events Event Planning Tips for Food and Beverage Functions Meeting and Conference Planning – Finding that Just Right Meeting Location, Location, Location! Planning an event on a budget can be challenging.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

Imagine how would it be if you came to the conference and were left completely alone. You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. It would be the bee’s knees if someone lend you a hand or gave a pamphlet or brochure with conference basics.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

This time, a good percentage of the attendees were able to travel and got to experience a hurricane from the comfort of their hotel room. This association had already planned a hybrid offering that included livestreaming general sessions and select concurrents. In November, it was Hurricane Nicole’s turn to put a damper on client No.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. After moving to the United States, she earned a meeting management and MBA while working full-time in sales departments of various hotels.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. After moving to the United States, she earned a meeting management and MBA while working full-time in sales departments of various hotels.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

Her boss apparently thought she should spend all her time out “doing meeting planning” and not hanging out in a hotel conference room. One planner even had to ask anonymously if it was “okay for her to have a desk” from which to work on site. Open Up that Tent.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. PSAV acquires Southern Audio Visual , with the acquisition came valuable partnerships with luxury hotels and strengthened their hold on key markets. Will this merger change that? Kelso & Co.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I have a degree in Hotel Management and Business. I reached the position of Hotel General Manager and finally Events Manager of a large leading world hotel. At this point, I decided to start up my own wedding and event planning business. My hotel management experience included event and conference planning.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

When we apply this concept to the world of events, this would translate to venue and hotel fossil fuel emissions and supplier freight transport. Eric Wallinger is director of sustainability at MeetGreen where his focus on resources and the environment is complemented by 20 years of experience in event and conference planning and delivery.

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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 most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great? Twitter.

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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 most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great? Twitter.

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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 most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great?

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. What is a Convention?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Conference delegate hotels – removing water/coffee pods/hygiene products. AMSA2019 to AMSA conference), or. Remaining challenges – beyond immediate conference planning: Plastic wrapping on prepared food (hygiene issues for catering). Glass sugar dispensers and teaspoons (reduce need for individual sachets).

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In aggregate, the 2020 CMI 25 executed more than 165,000 corporate meetings and over 8,000 incentive travel programs in 2019, and those events used more than 15 million room-nights at hotels and resorts around the world. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image. Published: Bishop-McCann Image 1_1.jpg.

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Coterie Spark

JULY 25, 2022

That’s why we keep flight info, contact details, addresses, hotel confirmations, and more in an easily accessible document. East Coast, West Coast, Canada, and more — there are so many cities and venues you can visit for your next meeting or conference, but little time to see them all.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Also, key cards will not exist at many hotels in a few years. 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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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

Cities can start to run together on the conference circuit. Host your next conference in a location that offers attendees more than just a meeting space and a hotel bed. . Planning a conference? to make planning a breeze! Hotel and restaurant costs. Number of hotel rooms. Check out our.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, got the love from Kat Sanford, chief fun officer at Kat Sanford Events. Hilton Americas , Omni Dallas , Gaylord Texan and Hilton Anatole were also among Texas hotel favorites.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 23, 2017

Technology Disrupts Traditional Content-Driven Conferences. So why should someone pay a registration fee, book a flight and hotel rooms, and take a couple of days off from their normal work to attend your conference? They can hear, watch and read the greatest speakers anytime.

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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. Ken Barnes.

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

Are you offering full travel and hotel plus a per diem? Incentivize engagement before and after the conference. To learn more about booking a keynote speaker, download our free 70-page professional conference planning guide ! Define your audience. Why are your attendees relevant? Outline the perks. Is there a speaker fee?

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