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The Conference Big Idea Road Less Traveled That Harvests Success

Velvet Chainsaw

Most conferences are stuck in a rut! So how do you create a conference experience that is not like all the others? Start by considering one or more of these conference big ideas. They are the conference planning road less traveled that harvests success! Big Conference Ideas On The Road Less Traveled Part 1.

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Skyrocketing Costs Squeeze Event Budgets

Velvet Chainsaw

Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers. Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic.

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A Fundamental Guide for Running Virtual Corporate Events

GEVME

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Else simply, the event can also be a conference with a few global delegates and qualified professionals speaking on a particular theme/topic.

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A Must-Follow Guide for Running Corporate Events

GEVME

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Else simply, the event can also be a conference with a few global delegates and qualified professionals speaking on a particular theme/topic.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Michelle McDermott

The Planner's Lounge

My hotel management experience included event and conference planning. Hotel management is a great stepping stone for wedding planning and gives you a great grounding and understanding of everything from food and beverage to table and room setups, administration including the banquet event order , and executing a wedding on the day.

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Do Event Planners have a plan for the Coronavirus?

Expo Logic

The CDC released more information on Tuesday and provided additional precautions travelers can take, but what can event organizers do to prepare? Maintain up-to-date counts of cancellations and be sure to reduce your food and beverage, space rentals and other reservations as needed to save money. Create a Contingency Plan.

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7 Event Budget Templates to Plan Your Finances

Capterra Event Management

Smartsheet Event Budget Workbook and Conference Planning Worksheet. Travel costs. Eventbrite recommends color coding your expenses, labeling venue expenses in red, marketing expenses in blue, travel costs in green, and so on. Step 3: Plan out your projected revenue. Microsoft Office Official Template 1.