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. Only time will tell what impact these reductions will have on these chains’ market share. Hotel ownership is very fragmented.

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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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Coterie Spark

JUNE 14, 2022

Everyone knows the power of marketing. And it is, of course, a crucial element of successful event and conference planning. . Done correctly, marketing has helped our clients exceed their goals related to attendee retention, bringing in new followers, and attracting speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. The Planning Stage.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A number of our consulting clients have made social responsibility a cornerstone of their conference strategy — with the desire “to leave the host city better because we were there.” When you adopt a strategic objective like that for your conference, it leaves room for creativity in achieving that desired outcome. Choose Your Charity.

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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. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Hotels and Resorts. Create a Marketing Plan.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. 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%

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 23, 2017

And your conference audience does. 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? Conference Experience Trumps Delivery Of Content.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Whether you're organizing a corporate event , a high-profile tech conference , or a laidback networking meet up this list has it covered. Location : South of Market. Location : Downtown / Mid-Market. Francis Suite at The Westin Hotel. The Palace Hotel. The Ralston Ballroom at The Palace Hotel. The Village.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

If you want to breathe new life into your conference, and increase relevance for next-generation attendees, start with this kill/change list. No one has ever changed their opinion of a brand through this ineffective marketing tactic. Also, key cards will not exist at many hotels in a few years. Annual Business Meeting.

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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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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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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

My founding and parent company is McEvents & Weddings, but having identified the destination wedding market appeal of Ireland, I established the Dream Irish Wedding brand to target and appeal to potential overseas clients. We plan all sizes of events from small intimate weddings to events with 600+ guests!

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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. By acquiring arguably their biggest competitor in the United States there is no question they stand to dominate the market. This has caused quite a stir in the industry. Kelso & Co.

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

We can’t talk enough about the value of asking your prospective attendees for ideas about how the conference should be run. The last thing you want to do is throw a conference and find out that there’s no interest in the topic. Are you offering full travel and hotel plus a per diem? Send a survey to your email list.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

However, one of the biggest challenges new companies face is finding a niche market to focus on. In this blog post, we’ll share 11 niche ideas for event an planning business that are sure to help you stand out from the competition and attract more clients. Why Event Planning Niches Are Important. Businesses.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

We've combed the internet for the best blogs on event trends, agencies, associations, marketing campaigns, experiential activations and more. Event blogs are chock full of goodies to help organizers and attendees get the most out of their conference planning and event going experience. Event Marketer. Twitter: @BizBash.

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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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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. It has more than 12,500 sq.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The typical conference attendee will throw away over 4 pounds of waste per day, according to Event Manager Blog. For a small three-day industry conference of approximately 1,000 attendees, that translates into over 12,500 pounds of discards — about the same as four compact cars producing 530 metric ton equivalents of CO 2.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you're responsible for event organizing or marketing, you are probably over-stressed, constantly busy and lacking the resources you need to learn and grow as a professional. We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. For more information, check out our event resources home.

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Certain

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Want to increase and update your marketing resources library? The modern marketing landscape is constantly changing and evolving, meaning that sources of information are changing as well. From SEO toolsets to improving search rankings and driving traffic, Moz’s product helps marketers near and far. Content Marketing Institute.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Many speakers would love the opportunity to speak at an event for exposure, to market a new book or simply because their beliefs align with the event's goals. Sample previous work: Sample your speaker's previous work — including their talks, books or conferences — to get the best feel for their message and abilities. During the Event.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

What's more, event-management software now touts an average 27% year-over-year growth, one of the most explosive in the broader software market. Online registration and early bird check-ins can dramatically reduce registration lines at the onset of conferences, expos, certification courses and similar events. Planning a conference?

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

One piece of advice stood out most: planning event security is not a task that should be accomplished in isolation. Planning for security involves a wide variety of stakeholders, and they should be engaged at the beginning of the event or conference planning process. Is the event private of heavily marketed?

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Clear visual pathways are even more pressing at professional or educational events, such as conferences, expos and industry seminars with hundreds of registrants. Short Selling Your Event Marketing. Marketing messages and methods should be different depending on the event. So, too, should their marketing campaigns.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

You need to think of smaller costs like taxes, fees, gratuity, marketing, and travel. Luxury hotels. Marketing: What event marketing costs will there? Is there a budget set for Facebook ads, traditional marketing, giveaways, and contest prizes? Could you get charged after the fact for damage to the space?

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Event Personalization is a Marketing Must. If your attendee is a Speaker, you can offer discounted hotel room rates, or other discounted pricing in recognition of the hard work they are about to undertake on your behalf. Keeping Up the Email Marketing Until the Event is Primary.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Katie Cook Marketing Communications Specialist, Expo Logic Katie has a passion for marketing and writing. To learn more about the latest event technology trends and how they can benefit you, download your free eBook today. Looking for more event solutions and advice? Contact us at eventtechgroup@communitybrands.com. About the Author.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Katie Cook Marketing Communications Specialist, Expo Logic Katie has a passion for marketing and writing. To learn more about the latest event technology trends and how they can benefit you, download your free eBook today. Looking for more event solutions and advice? Contact us at eventtechgroup@communitybrands.com. About the Author.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 28, 2019

To help you stay up-to-date on the new technologies entering the market and decide which to incorporate at your next event, we have compiled the top event technology trends of 2019 into one eBook. Katie Cook Marketing Communications Specialist, Expo Logic Katie has a passion for marketing and writing. About the Author.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As the overall experience continues to be a main element to an event’s success, organizers and planners must keep this at the forefront during the planning process. Experiential marketing has become a popular way to engage attendees while providing a experience that adds value to your event. About the Author.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 28, 2019

To help you stay up-to-date on the new technologies entering the market and decide which to incorporate at your next event, we have compiled the top event technology trends of 2019 into one eBook. Katie Cook Marketing Communications Specialist, Expo Logic Katie has a passion for marketing and writing. About the Author.

Event Technology 28

Event Technology 2019 Technology Social Media 28

Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As the overall experience continues to be a main element to an event’s success, organizers and planners must keep this at the forefront during the planning process. Experiential marketing has become a popular way to engage attendees while providing a experience that adds value to your event. About the Author.

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