Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 28, 2016

Will this Brexit cause uncertainty for the meetings and event industry, or will it be business as usual? ” Wynant said an immediate impact could be seen related to production cost for international planners hosting events and conferences in the UK related to the significant fall in the pound’s exchange rate.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Related Stories: Zeiss Shares Five Ways to Make Sales Meetings More Fun Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business 82% of travelers say business travel is ‘very or moderately’ worthwhile in achieving business objectives. Idea: Brands like Zeiss are building more leisure time into their annual conferences.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat. Meeting Rooms.

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

Even when everything is going smoothly, planning a conference or event can be stressful. Like it or not, booking quality entertainment can make a huge difference - it can turn a forgettable conference or event into a successful one; by the same token, not booking quality entertainment can also make a good event a little less memorable.

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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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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Chefs at the 2018 PCMA Annual Conference in Bangkok serve pasta and other dishes to attendees. In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. For more from the survey, visit Convene ’s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey. Attracting younger attendees.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s hard to think of a conference with higher stakes than COP26, which took place Oct. COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. (Dean Calma/IAEA).

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. The same goes for the professional services field, where partner/customer conferences, sales kickoffs, academies, and onboarding are popular types of in-person events.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. These initial planning stages will help create a picture of what your conference venue will look like.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Conference Confidence. Event professionals who joined the Palm Beaches conference reported that its small size and clear communication of safety protocols (such as mandatory pre-event testing, daily health screenings, socially distanced transportation and masks at indoor events) all contributed to their decision to attend.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

The transportation and travel costs have prompted suppliers and planners alike to think critically about smarter ways of moving AV resources. Roberta Sumner, principal at VRS Meetings & Events, also has had to get creative when it comes to getting equipment to events on time and in a cost-effective way. John Rissi. Annette Suriani.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

This could be the theme of a corporate gala, the color palette of a wedding, or the innovative layout of a conference. An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Creativity: At the heart of every event is a creative vision.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups. a client requests.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

These events can be anything from conferences and trade shows to holiday parties and team-building exercises. As a corporate event planner, external events you’d organize could include: Conferences. A few examples of macro events include: Conferences. Press conferences. Meeting planner. Know how to negotiate.

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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. Event, meeting and conference planners are responsible to organize and manage all parts of events, meetings and conferences.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Event organisers work across all industries to plan and carry out a range of events, from small-scale launches to large conferences. Financial management – Creates a budget that meets the client’s brief and ensures successful delivery of all requirements while maintaining this budget throughout the event planning process.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Meeting planners face this challenge all of the time: Your conference or event is so successful, you’ve outgrown most individual hotels, but the size isn’t large enough for a conference center, or you don’t want to expand that much just yet. We saved money by not having to utilize the convention center.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. Discuss company improvements or project outcomes or motivate your team (business dinners or board meetings). Board meeting. Seminar/conference.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Here are four of our favorites: Select attractive destinations Negotiate extended conference hotel rates Offer companion or family passes for your event Use the event app to highlight bleisure information 1. For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Also think over transportation and other logistical requirements. Check the weather forecast.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Planning a conference takes a lot more effort than many people realise. They expect fast and free Wi-Fi, they expect great food and they expect everything at the conference to work properly – and they are right to expect this! Working in harmony with a venue team is fundamental to the success of your conference.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. A freelance event professional might be your best option when you are looking to fill a staffing gap, manage a small-scale meeting, or have a small budget.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Planning a conference takes a lot more effort than many people realise. They expect fast and free Wi-Fi, they expect great food and they expect everything at the conference to work properly – and they are right to expect this! Working in harmony with a venue team is fundamental to the success of your conference.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

With a wide range of easily accessible transport links, and a large choice of potential venues, it could easily be the perfect place for your next meeting. Do you want a traditional meeting room or a venue that has more options? What type of environment will enable your attendees to get the best from the meeting?

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Every topic in the meetings industry have opinions, one contradicting the viewpoint of the other. Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. Ellen Boddington (President, Stellar Conference & Event Management Inc., It’s a game changer.?—?

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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. Related : 4 Easy Tips for Reducing Meeting Waste. It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 14, 2018

Each year, along with the numbers we collect for the annual Meetings Market Survey , we ask respondents open-ended questions, including this one: What’s the biggest challenge facing the meetings industry?”. AirBnb and other disruptors, budgetary constraints relating to government meetings. Click to read survey. Attendance.

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Skiddle

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Yet, 2021 has been a lot brighter as people have been le to return to work and people have been able to meet up again at events. We thought we’d take a look at how the events industry has powered through the past year ahead of Skiddle’s panel at this year’s Brighton Music Conference. Learning to adapt.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Also think over transportation and other logistical requirements. Check the weather forecast.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

You have fallen in love with a destination and want to hold your next meeting there. Are attendees paying for conference attendance or are their companies? Green and healthy meetings are on the rise, as well as family-friendly destinations. Transportation To and From the Conference. But will attendees love it too?

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

planning an event can be a considerable task, whether it’s a small drinks reception or a large-scale conference. collaborate with trusted vendors to negotiate favourable pricing and consider alternative options to maximise your budget. Have alternative arrangements in place to mitigate risks and ensure a smooth event experience.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

This storm will disrupt millions of lives, including meeting planners’. Corporate meeting planners generally choose their destination and book the venue a year or more in advance, making it hard to plan around monumental weather events, natural disasters or other citywide emergencies. Make transportation as easy as possible.

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