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Is a Wedding Planner Worth It?

Milestone Events Group

She (or he) can recommend the best vendors for your particular celebration and potentially negotiate deals you would not get otherwise as they have ongoing relationships. . . Budget & Legal Contracts . A wedding planner can help to manage the budget. Statistics show a wedding, on average, can run 40% over budget!

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

Previously, she was director of sales and revenue at The Joule in Dallas as well as reservations and revenue manager at The Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Florida, and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market.

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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

Connect Your Meetings

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Clapes discusses his passion for the events industry. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector. Connect with Clapes on Instagram.

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Make Your Conference Memorable With Spiced-Up Keynotes, Engaging Design and Workshops

Endless Events

Tips for Growing Your Event Revenue. The cuts on hotel commissions are making site selection an inadequate revenue stream for many third-party planners. This is despite the steady increase in hotel bookings for business groups and events. Van Halen, M&Ms, and the Wisdom in the Contract Details. Click To Tweet.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Not unlike starting an event planning business. Just like any other industry, prior experience is essential to starting a successful event business. Is Event Planning Right for You?

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The Event-Changing Magic of Site Visits

SmartMeetings

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. Negotiate Terms. It can be difficult to predict exactly how many delegates will actually attend your event. Evaluate Access. Just Do It.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

Because it’s usually a collection of people working together, in person and off site, in tandem and autonomously, who create one truly singular experience. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia. Director of Event Management, Colorado Convention Center, Denver. Debbie Welsh, CMP.

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