Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll feel ready to tackle the biggest, most high-class events in the biz! Start your event planning by outlining your purpose for the occasion. Your perfect match is the one that will help you reach your event planning goals. Also, how close is it to airports and hotels?

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Meeting Tomorrow

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As someone who’s worked in some of the country’s largest hotels and sold AV for independent audio visual companies, I’ve just about seen it all when it comes to hotel contracts. On it are the things you should be sure are spelled out in every hotel contract before signing it. Supervision Fees. This is a common one.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 5, 2017

As an event professional, you have likely seen your fair share of hotel AV contracts. Often, it’s tempting to just sign on the dotted line, especially since it means you don’t have to hunt down your own equipment and technicians. But, you shouldn’t always default to what the venue has to offer, as you might […].

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In every major city (and smaller ones) there are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies that specialize in event planning. And though Event (or Party) Planner is the job most well known to the general public, there are so many different roles to consider. Event Planning Jobs – What Can I Expect?

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Social Tables

AUGUST 29, 2017

Room blocks are an often-overlooked yet essential piece to the event-planning puzzle. Reserving a room block, or a set amount of rooms for guests is not only a convenient solution for accommodations but is also a courtesy for busy guests who are planning to travel for an event. Booking Hotel Room Blocks.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification. 25 at 11 a.m.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

How can you, as a planner, structure contracts to be flexible? What can you do at the contract level to make sure that last-minute changes don’t have a negative impact on your event or your budget? The first thing to consider is leisure demand at your host hotel over your program dates. Getting Room Numbers Right.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Based on their needs, you will be required to do any or all of the following: Ideate the plan. Decide the theme.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2024

Amberlee Huggins “A DMC specializes in the creation of an event, offering a wide range of event planning and execution services, ensuring seamless experiences for all clients,” says Heidi Brown, co-chief executive of Access DMC. “We DMCs vs. CVBs or hotels “DMCs love showcasing the hotel, its unique beauty and enhancing it.,”

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discuss when they might be able to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts for 2021 meetings. We have a 2021 contract in late April in Chicago for which we updated the force majeure clause to include COVID-19 as a specific situation that would allow us to cancel. Thanks so much!”.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. There are contracts and labor unions, honorariums and hotel blocks, and green rooms with VIP requests to track. Include everything from signage and SWAG to photography and contingency plans.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google Marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2019

For those who don’t really understand, a lot of times, the in-house AV company is contracted by the hotel in a relationship that allows them to kind of work together. In return, the hotel will share their client with them. So, that incentivizes the hotel to give them business, so then that way they get money back.

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Plan Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Yet, many organizations continue to make event planning mistakes that explode their budgets. Here are six common event planning mistakes that can negatively impact your budgets…and tips on how to avoid them. Picking event dates out of the air and locking them in prematurely. Russian and German holidays.

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 6, 2023

Name: Chantal Holik Business Name & Location: Croatia Years Working in the Event Industry: 5 Years Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 2 Years Website: [link] Business Facebook Page: [link] Instagram: [link] Emily Steward What is your typical day like? Foto Studio AGA How did you get started in the industry?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Read More : How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers. “We Choices, Choices.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Unless, of course, you could book it in a few clicks through your hotel’s website. Noble House Hotels & Resorts , the luxury boutique hotel brand based in Seattle, has partnered with a new and growing Austin tech company, Way , that serves destinations and their communities. An Unprecedented Partnership.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Use Planning Pod to streamline your catering business From finalizing the catering menu to invoicing, event planning can be overwhelming for catering businesses—but that’s where Planning Pod can change the game.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

. “We’re working closely with our hotel partners to stay up to date with all the upcoming changes including: new technology, hotel operations, testing and training for employees, access to PPE, new guest check-in flow, as well as specific cleaning guidelines, f & b handling and sanitation policies.”

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

Until the day you found yourself standing in front of a hotel with 200 attendees (that’s 400 eyes boring a hole in the back of your head) as you realize you never confirmed the transportation that’s now five minutes late. Why You Need a Conference Planning Checklist Every event, no matter the size, has an excess of details to contend with.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Action for organizers: Planers should think about sustainability in every aspect of their event planning. Incorporating sustainability from early on is essential to achieving a green event. . Here at Guidebook, we saw more events planned for mid-sized cities like Portland and Denver than in past years.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Section, says, “After looking at the hotel-menu prices for my next meeting, we’re calculating a registration fee increase because we just have no room to absorb the inflation in our budget … There really isn’t a magic solution” when it comes to F&B. Check the contracts for deadlines. she says. • Right-size your numbers.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Catering software has become one of the most popular ways to streamline operations among caterers, restaurants, hotels and event venues, and for good reason … because it enables venue and catering businesses to automate processes, create timesaving workflows and serve customers better with fewer staff. Planning Pod.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

So it’s very important in the planning stages that each and every small item is addressed. Look for Substance in a Conference Planning Guide. So even if your next meeting isn’t a large one, consider going on the CVB’s website as there will be a lot of complimentary planning information to help you. Some better than others.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. This may include keeping event planning and management in-house – unless it interferes with other organization priorities.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This sometimes results in a more expensive event contract than if you were to start with one of the pre-designed packages. Start with a package and work with the venue’s event manager to see if they can cut out some options and reduce the bill. Review the Contract. More : Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. This month on January 14th, 2019, PSAV published a press release announcing the purchase agreement for PSAV to acquire Encore Event Technologies. Will this merger change that? Kelso & Co.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Brampton, ON Apply here Event Manager IG Wealth Management, Toronto, ON Apply here Event Manager SharpLight Technologies, Concord, ON Apply here Event Manager – Toronto Burstyn Inc., Toronto, ON Apply here Events Manager Moxies, Vancouver, BC Apply here Events Manager Syntax Systems Ltd.,

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Nuila Events LLC

JULY 25, 2016

Well, while there are 7 Deadly Sins in Event Planning, there are exactly two types of people who do the planning – they either love it or hate it. Those who love it embrace experts’ advice, know when they need help, and they generally pull off great events without the appearance of any hard work.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Bursting with experienced event industry leaders, the event’s ninth outing will feature dedicated roundtable and workshop sessions on Protect Duty, safeguarding, flexible working practices, festival operations, and a panel session delivered in partnership with GL events UK on how to value engineer your event.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

It may also be financially beneficial to focus on the event’s sensory atmosphere, such as sounds, lights and smells to create a new look and feel—all while remaining within your budget. The adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” remains a truism, and it extends to the event-planning world. Savvy Contract Negotiations.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Build colorful, detailed event proposals with unlimited line items, categories, image galleries and pricing details as well as detailed banquet event orders that pull related data from other areas of the application. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

Imagine this – “Easy To Use” event floor plan software that guarantees “what you see on screen is exactly what will fit within the venue”. It opens the door to new sales and makes it easy to get ROI, especially when your clients see their events come to life with colourful, scaled event plans and virtual walkthroughs.

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