Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Get your passports and pencils ready, planners, because today, we’re diving into the globe-trotting world of destination event planning! Our recent webinar, Smart Planning for Destination Events , was hosted by our spectacular team and featured two experts in destination events. Also, keep event trends in mind.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 9 for its iconic canals, opulent St.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

How music sets the tone for an event Events are about bringing many different types of people together. Not everyone at an event will speak the same language. Events will be attended by drastically diverse groups of people, even if they are in the same industry. Always be sure to read contracts carefully!

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Once you’ve outlined your event, done the site visits and have selected your accommodations and suppliers, the hard part is done. But when the file gets handed over to event services, that’s when the nitty-gritty gets underway. But when the file gets handed over to event services, that’s when the nitty-gritty gets underway.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

Checklists are a staple in the planner playbook, and now, more than ever, can help ensure safe events as well reassure attendees. Here’s a rundown of items to add to your planning, based on CDC guidelines for events and other expert input. Contract and Pre-event Communication. For more on contracts, see here.)

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Organising events is a profession that requires both creativity and detailed planning. Whether it’s a corporate event, a wedding, or a music festival, the role of an event organiser is fundamental to ensure that everything runs smoothly. What Is an Event Organiser? What is an event organiser’s role in this?

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. For Courtney McGee, president and CEO of Event Logistics, challenges began just before 3,000 attendees were set to arrive in Nashville for a convention. Pinch Hitting for Banquet Staff.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Embarking on a career in event planning is more than a profession; it’s a journey driven by passion, creativity, and the desire to bring people together. The Foundation of Memorable Events: Vendors and Venues Selecting the Perfect Venue The venue is the heartbeat of any event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2% Focus on ROI.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 27, 2022

As Official Overlay Supporter to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, GL events UK will be delivering infrastructure at as many as 11 locations, to transform Birmingham 2022 venues into Games-ready arenas, ahead of what is set to be the sporting spectacle of the summer. GL events are also looking to recruit Cluster Operations Managers.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

For the short-term, request for proposals ( RFPs ) do not look dramatically different, if they’re being submitted at all, but there is great optimism that event disruptions and “new normal” considerations will not persist into future-year events. Some participants were booking events as far out as 2025. Budget Considerations.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

All corporate event planners wear a number of hats when it comes to planning. Project managers, accountants, designers, and so much more and while we are not lawyers we deal with a lot contracts. I have been so very fortunate to work on events that have included some big name entertainment acts over the years. merchandise sales.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. EeLain’s appointment comes at a critical time as the QEII Centre navigates the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving events industry.

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EventSource

JULY 23, 2021

While gratuities are usually built into most vendor contracts, this isn’t always the case. Many catering companies include a service fee in their contract, so double-check before taking out your wallet to tip. Reception Waitstaff : Your contract will usually include gratuity for reception staff. Transportation.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

The world is certainly a different place since the tragic events of 9/11. I was involved with a full-service meeting and event planning during that time. Security in the Meeting and Event Planning World The meeting and event planning industry has made changes to accommodate security issues. Lots has changed.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. The time of day and season of the event. The type of event.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

While the pandemic wreaked havoc on the event industry, companies that provide childcare at meetings are among those who suffered the most from the lack of live events. How has childcare at events changed since pre-pandemic days? We are telling clients this is the new reality. It gives them an investment in the program.”.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Choosing a venue is a very important task for event planners. It’s an area of event planning that event planners often hire a local company, or destination management company, to source for them. It’s an area of event planning that event planners often hire a local company, or destination management company, to source for them.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. This is having a huge impact on event organizers and their teams during both the planning and execution phases of events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Learn More Making events more sustainable Business Events Montréal has got the professional experts as well as the tools you need to help you organize a sustainable event in Montréal easily and with singular aplomb. One great place to start is with these incredible sustainable venues , sure to make your Montréal event shine.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Imagine purchasing tickets to a highly-anticipated event promising exclusive talks with podcast celebrities and a panel with the actors from Supernatural and Harry Potter. Instead, event planners are living within the constraints and are more reliant on proper planning and financial forecasting to ensure the success of their events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. Carbon accounting is inherently different than other components of an event’s environmental footprint. Getting Centralized. Carbon & Choices.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do? What Is The Meaning Of a Corporate Event?

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Event Industry News

APRIL 14, 2020

Brighton & Hove is home to a highly concentrated number of event organisers, event promoters, contractors and suppliers. Working on hundreds of events in Brighton & Hove throughout the year both internal and external as well as nationally and internationally.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Trademark, a full-service, highly-creative agency that provides event strategy and end-to-end production for major brand events, today announced Trademark SiteSelect , a new professional practice with the mission to provide concierge-level event location sourcing services to global brands. We Envision the Final Production.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. The time of day and season of the event. The type of event.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

That’s because even the most meticulously planned events require a last-minute change (or two). Candace and I quickly jumped into action to ensure our evening event started on time. We joined the crew and helped them move the custom couches and tables ordered specially for the event.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a professional event planner, you know that writing an event proposal is one of the most important steps in the planning process! After all, a well-written proposal can help you secure a client and get them excited about your proposed event. What is an Event Proposal? What Should Be Included in an Event Proposal?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Among the highlights is a requirement that airlines provide passengers with fair compensation, refunds, and recourse in the event of airline-caused flight delays and cancellations. The Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights aims to protect passengers’ travel experience.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When it comes to thinking about the finer details of an event, planners leave nothing to chance. So when last minute event changes threaten to derail an occasion, a canny planner is ready and armed with a host of strategies that not only enable them to merely head off disaster, but to turn that sudden challenge into sweet success.

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Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

It’s nice to know that when you need to ship event freight there are companies that can handle the multitude of logistics involved. Having been involved with coordinating event freight, I can tell you that good drayage companies are worth their weight in gold. Event Freight Tips and Considerations. Final Thoughts.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

A clear and concise conference planning checklist will not only contribute to the success of your event, but will also help keep you organized and sane…both definite musts in successful conference planning! 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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2024

DMCs are an untapped resource for meeting profs A Destination Management Company (DMC) could be the secret ingredient for meeting professionals cooking up their next event. Meeting professionals can pick a venue that’s fabulous for their event, but we have more buying power,” says Diane Lyons, DMCP, CMP, owner of ACCENT New Orleans. “We

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

They also require hotel owners and many transportation-industry firms to publicly post information regarding services available to human-trafficking victims. Further evidence of the human-trafficking issue being top of mind within the events industry comes from Meeting Professionals International.

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