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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

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Moreover, having crystal clear goals and objectives means you have a definitive blueprint to revisit if disagreements or hurdles pop up during planning. Whether you’re running a large-scale conference, an intimate retreat, or a virtual town hall, implement creative, engaging, and interactive elements to enhance the experience.

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BENEFITS OF HOSTING A WINTER MEETING

Master the Event

When you think of a meeting or a conference in winter, often it’s the southern destinations that come to mind. This provides the meeting planner an opportunity to negotiate with a four or five star hotel where otherwise, say July or August, he or she may have had to negotiate with a three-star property. And for good reason.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

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Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Food and beverage. Food and beverages. Depending on the venue chosen for the event, the type of venue, and location, sales of food and beverages may or may not be needed. How to prepare an event venue. Accommodations.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Food and beverage. Food and beverages. Depending on the venue chosen for the event, the type of venue, and location, sales of food and beverages may or may not be needed. How to prepare an event venue. Accommodations.

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Handling Event Planning Online Reviews

Master the Event

I am one of the lucky ones that have been able to plan events, meetings and conferences for many years and make a living at it too. Event, meeting and conference planners are responsible to organize and manage all parts of events, meetings and conferences. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

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According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Focus on the Overall Experience.

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How to Create a Long-Term Event Planning Timeline

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But first, a quick definition. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can. Establish anchors.