Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. Of course, many of the larger conferences have planners that know their way around a convention center – or at least they had better know their way around.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS company HubSpot is known for its inbound marketing expertise, so they aptly chose “Inbound” as the theme for their annual conference. Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Butlin’s Showcases Excellence as the Venue of Choice for Pets at Home Pet Care Conference 2023. Butlin’s, a leading event venue renowned for its outstanding facilities and exceptional event management capabilities, is proud to highlight its successful role as the host venue for the recent Pets at Home Pet Care Conference.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference. W Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With costs moving stubbornly higher, meeting planners must be proactive and creative to stay within their F&B budget. It’s no secret that costs for just about every element of meetings and events shot up in 2023—and even the slowing inflation rate probably won’t be enough to head off further event-cost hikes in 2024.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Budget Planning Process is a Key Component to an Event Proposal For most conferences or events, it’s the social functions that can add to a planner’s overall budget. That’s when the meeting planner sits down and maps out the various components of their conference or event. It can also be a bit of a catch 22.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Italian Society of Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Intensive Care, and Resuscitation (SIAARTI) turned its annual meeting into a traveling event that included educational content and meetings with experts, health managers, local administrators, and sponsors in socially distanced settings.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Unique event ideas like hiking tips, high ropes courses, and wall climbing challenge attendees to think strategically, build trust, and foster resilience—not to mention enjoy some fresh air and sunshine!

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference. W Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Statistics show that 58% of the audience at sports events are prepared to spend more on food and beverages if they don’t have to stand in line. [1] Before the pandemic, fans showed a growing interest in using self-ordering kiosks and mobile apps to speed up the food ordering process. Improved order accuracy. Higher order value.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Marcella Farman-Dietz, executive event consultant for Medialink, joined Ryan Costello, co-founder of Event Farm, to discuss a sample event budget for a one-day business summit and reception for 400 attendees at a hotel conference center in NYC. When it comes to venues, you are likely to see a 25% increase in meeting space expenses.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

However, since that’s not the world most of us inhabit, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from meeting planners over the course of my 14 years as a keynote speaker. In my experience, the cost to rent audiovisual equipment from a hotel or conference center is one of the more frustrating aspects of planning an event.

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Conference Care

MAY 21, 2020

At Conference Care, like many UK companies we have several our team currently on furlough and it’s vital that we keep the connections alive, whether it’s formal updates or informal zooms chats or even the ubiquitous quiz. We’ll meet again,” sang Vera Lynn. Why do we meet? Which leads me into the theme of this blog ….

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 22, 2022

Want to find the perfect hotel for your next event or conference? By leaving this important process to the professional local and international meeting planner at Coterie Spark, our clients can focus more on the content of their event. Ensure the venue can properly accommodate. Interested in learning more?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2022

The folks at MeetingsNet’s sister publication, Catersource, have pulled together the food-and-beverage trends that chefs are talking about for 2022, from global food fusions to yuzu vinagarette. For meeting professionals who are ready to try something new (bao buns, carrot hot dogs, and hibiscus coolers, anyone?),

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re planning a conference, it’s very likely you’ll need to contract and negotiate a hotel room block for your attendees. Otherwise, you might not be able to access your meeting space early enough. Additionally, you get to meet the hotel staff, see their parking space and inspect their rooms.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Of course, it can be tricky to get the right sponsors. You want to look at: Your organization’s needs What your sponsors can afford to pay What competitors are offering What the overall cost of your event is Every event is different, but make sure you’re meeting industry standards! Get in touch if you think you’d be a great fit.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Convention centers are a big part of the meetings and events industry. You see, quite often with larger groups the event planner is tasked with providing smaller meeting rooms as well as a meal function. And the smaller break out rooms are ideal as quite often there are many meetings for the group occurring simultaneously.

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Every industry in the world is trying to make up for lost meetings and time, and events are at the forefront of making that happen. Maybe you gravitate to tech conferences and panel-focused events, or maybe you’re more into trade shows with lots of vendors. You’ll also be able to pick from tons of different types of events to create.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The national chain of print shops offers a wide variety of services, including small paper prints or posters to unique swag or branded food items. The business also offers service from food trucks to bring a unique flair to your next event. The drinks, of course, as well as its AV, catering, wifi and parking amenities.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Elegant Cuisine will work with Oxford Town Hall to continue delivering excellent meetings, events and weddings by providing sole catering services to their customers. We have worked with Elegant Cuisine for a number of years now and their service delivery and quality of food is exceptional.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2018

The second half of my visit, hosted by VisitBritain, was organized around the first-ever MeetGB event, a conference held April 19-20 in London to connect British suppliers with international buyers. Intimate meeting areas are tucked into every corner, including its Art Deco bar overlooking the River Avon. Chapter 1, Day 1.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s no secret that the life of a meeting and event manager is stressful and challenging. There are two gears for nearly every meeting and event manager: extremely busy and “it’s 11 p.m. It’s one filled with meetings, conference calls and advance planning for the next event. The Good Days are the “Busy” Ones.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. All executed with a gracious smile and check mark on a clipboard, of course. All executed with a gracious smile and check mark on a clipboard, of course. A Meaningful Return.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. When responding only make assurances and guarantees that you can meet.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

And, of course, we Instagrammed them all. No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. What can groups expect from F&B in the new year?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. Arrange for Personalized F&B Some guests may travel with their own private chef or order-in food from their favorite restaurant or the hotel.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Smart Meetings asked experts about their tricks for creating a phenomenal experience while spending a minimal amount of money. Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. Related : 4 Easy Tips for Reducing Meeting Waste. In-House Catering. For further saving, Ingrid E.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2017

Viewers can look at it as a travel show, while meeting professionals can get inspiration for locations to hold meetings and events. This is also the site of Malibu Wine Safaris, so guests can meet Stanley the Giraffe, zebras, alpacas and more during their stay. of meeting space among six rooms dedicated to events.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2017

Viewers can look at it as a travel show, while meeting professionals can get inspiration for locations to hold meetings and events. This is also the site of Malibu Wine Safaris, so guests can meet Stanley the Giraffe, zebras, alpacas and more during their stay. of meeting space among six rooms dedicated to events.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Convention centers recognize and appreciate the varied and different needs and wants of meeting and conference planners. The keeper of the ever expanding slew of sources and resources to ensure the meeting planner is equipped with the information and suppliers to support and plan a successful meeting or event, if you will.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

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