SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Finances and Contracting. How flexible are the terms of your venue and supplier partners’ contracts if you need to cancel the event? Ensure their commitments to cleanliness and guest safety, including costs and responsible staff, are clearly outlined in their contracts so there’s no confusion later.

Contracts 128

Contracts Travel Trade Shows Sponsorships 128

Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Oxford Economics’ Savelli explained that during past recessions, room demand overreacted, with sometimes twice as much of a contraction as the economy overall. Executive Exuberance Hospitality business consultant Chris Meyer, CEO of Chris Meyer Global, put the positive outlook of SISO attendees in context. They have a bad reputation.

Travel 98

Travel Banking 2025 Hospitality 98

PCMA Convene

MAY 30, 2016

NAAA reasoned that the new door not only would benefit NAAA, which promised to commit to future conventions in Savannah, it also would enable SITCC to host other groups that exhibit aircraft as part of their trade shows. Considering that NAAA’s two follow-on bookings each had an economic impact of $1.8

Trade Shows 75

Trade Shows 2010 2012 2015 75

Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. CIC recommends that those interested first consult the CMP International Standards document , and then focus on studying the areas outlined that planners are least familiar with. 9) CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional.

Event Planning 109

Event Planning Trade Shows Government Healthcare 109

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event.

Sponsorships 123

Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, during their time together last year, Louisville Tourism and its CAC — 24 association, corporate, trade-show, and special event meeting professionals who serve a two-year term — focused on registration data analysis and best communication and collaboration practices around these numbers to aid in industry recovery.

Tourism 98

Tourism Hotels 2022 Healthcare 98

Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

Lastly for a bit of fun, we look at the world’s first hologram circus act (amazing) and a robot photographer that offers organisers something new when engaging people at busy trade shows! Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

Tech 82

Tech Contracts Social Media Event Tech 82

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

These events can be anything from conferences and trade shows to holiday parties and team-building exercises. Trade shows. Trade shows. Trade show coordinator. PRO TIP: Learn how to conduct a successful virtual consultation with your clients! The Answer! Product launches. Hybrid Events.

Corporate Events 94

Corporate Events Event Planning Negotiating Trade Shows 94

Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 21, 2021

Lance Wieland of Boston Consulting Group shares tips on how to be more entrepreneurial, what to look for in new hires, how to provide value, and investing in your team’s skills. Since some units within BGC have their own event staffs, Wieland’s team may only be offering support such as advice on contracts. What’s their goal?

Consulting 81

Consulting Corporate Events Education Trade Shows 81

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. Snapshots from a Quick Change in Southern California. Her solution? “We

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 111

PCMA Convene

APRIL 9, 2018

Indirect spending includes revenue streams such as the utility bills from a trade show, and the induced category relates to the trickle-down spending from employees who earn wages due to events-industry-related activities. The new report shows that the meetings industry is as strong as ever, and it continues to grow.”.

2009 93

2009 Meetings Telecommunications 2016 93

FoodStorm

JULY 28, 2019

If your branding is out of date, work with a brand consultant to update your logo, graphics, and other branding materials. Your branding consultant should be able to help you with designing the right graphics and placing vehicle decals and wraps on your vehicle to maximise impact. Rent a booth at trade shows.

Marketing 68

Marketing Social Media Ecommerce Trade Shows 68

Coterie Spark

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

No need to find a vendor or even sign a contract. Conferences have even incorporated Screen Free zones on trade show floors, screen free learning and breakout sessions, and screen free networking events. What if bringing the next big thing in conference and corporate meeting technology to your event wouldn’t add to your budget?

Corporate Events 45

Corporate Events Technology Event Technology Conference 45

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

“Sure, I can say we should have hooked up with a technology company before the pandemic, to be ready to go virtual ‘just in case,’” said Jerry Lewis, president, Show Management Solutions, Inc. Those kind of events — the old-school trade shows — haven’t found their footing in the virtual space.

2020 111

2020 Events Education Sponsorships 111

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 2, 2018

When I arrived, I realized that the entertainment business is a lot farther ahead than business events and trade shows from a security perspective. In 2014, we brought in an outside consultant to help assess our security measures, and by 2015, we added metal detectors and bag checks for everyone coming to the show.

Trade Shows 53

Trade Shows Automotive 2012 2014 53

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.) Sometimes it is because they sincerely have little knowledge of what it actually costs to book an event space, order catering or contract out for event planning services.

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

CORBIN'S CONSULTING AND WRITING SERVICES S SPONSORSHIP: Want to help sponsor Corbin's Tech Talk Newsletter sent to nearly 11,000 subscribers in more than 70 countries interested in meetings, events, trade show and hotel technology? CORBIN'S PRESENTATION PROGRAMS. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. TESTIMONIALS.

2016 60

2016 Sponsorships Trade Shows Travel 60

Core-apps

JULY 9, 2018

Menegus , Editor, Corporate Event News; Wayne Crawford, VP Sales, Core-apps; and Dahlia El Gazzar , Tech Evangelist + Idea Igniteur, DAHLIA+ Agency drew on their deep experience planning, producing, managing, consulting and running corporate events to share the benefits of a strategic event tech plan.

Corporate Events 102

Corporate Events Event Tech Tech Technology 102

QC Event School

MARCH 23, 2022

How to conduct successful client consultations. Writing professional emails, proposals, contracts, etc. Attend trade shows or conventions related to the event planning industry. In this 3-unit program, you’ll learn all about: The role and responsibility of a professional event decorator. And SO much more!

Social Media 105

Social Media Events Trade Shows Venues 105

PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

based strategy consulting firm for the events industry, Rankine said that he and coauthor Giberti — founder and CEO of Miami, Florida–based consulting company Vesuvio Ventures — were “freaked out” about the timing. 1 skillset is no longer your food and beverage and your contracting of the venue and so on.

Technology 64

Technology Venues Trade Shows Food and Beverage 64

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And today, the techie duo welcomes a very special guest who developed a brand management tool and mostly works with consulting firms and banks. ” “We’re primarily working with consulting firms, banks, and sales and marketing professionals,” he adds. “You don’t need an annual contract for that.

Management 127

Management Trade Shows Consulting Banking 127

Bizzabo

MARCH 26, 2020

IMEX is a landmark trade show in the events industry. After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry – our fans, our employees, our exhibitors, and our longtime E3 partners – we have made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles.

2020 71

2020 2021 Events Travel 71

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

All of the project management and multitasking required to balance projects and budgets, contracts, and details keeps me engaged and looking forward to coming to work. Some days I may be conducting site visits with clients in Dallas and showing off the city, and other days I may be in D.C. Where would you like your career to go?

2018 76

2018 Conference Trade Shows Management 76

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 She is working with advocacy consultants to tell the story of the important social role gatherings play, and the massive economic impact of meetings, to White House and Congressional representatives on both sides of the aisle. Nearly half the 16.9

Meetings 143

Meetings Airlines Travel Hospitality 143

Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

HIMSS and the Orange County Convention Center will consult health teams at Orlando Health when necessary. Further, the Emergency Department teams at Orlando Health Centers will be consulted to ensure the risk to conference attendees is proactively managed to ensure the safety of all conference participants.

Conference 142

Conference 2020 Speakers Social Media 142

Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Coming from a background doing major event and trade show management, I am accustomed to running three main systems and several other smaller ones — my floorplanning module, my event management module, and my CRM and business system for managing customers,” said Dianne. We had a separate venue CRM system. We had an accounting system.

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Management 88

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. Gallus Events are UK-based event consultants with an event management blog. Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Gallus Events. All about event tech. Meetingsnet.

Trade Shows 133

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The do’s and don’ts of writing airtight client and vendor contracts; And MUCH more! But if you don’t know how to conduct yourself professionally, properly build your brand, develop contracts, and successfully attract (and retain) clients, your skill-set alone won’t be enough to cultivate a long-term career.

Social Media 99

Social Media Event Planning Education Events 99

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Therefore, it is prudent to consult with local authorities to determine exactly what is allowed for in-person events and what is not. Session Access Industry sections are an integral part of conferences and trade shows. During the registration process , you’ll want to have all safety info clearly and prominently displayed.

Event Technology 40

Event Technology Technology 2023 Events 40

Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

The drama around a big wedding, hilarious scandals and a great soundtrack make this movie one of my all-time favorites,” says Stanley, owner of CS Consulting. Of course, the bit convention and trade show side of the industry deserves some play here, especially as pop culture cons continue to grow. Conventions.

Risk Management 39

Risk Management Speakers Trade Shows Meetings 39

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

We had probably 30 different host-committee staff, our staff, and consultants that we hired to be part of it, staying downtown. TORRES   Operationally, we’re very fortunate that we have such a professional and organized client and trade show coming in on the heels of DNC. There’s a lot of pain in that process.

2016 40

2016 Social Media Hotels 2014 40