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Nine conference mythodologies

Conferences that Work

But discovering the content wants and needs of participants at the event and satisfying them with the collective resources on the room is routinely possible and significantly improves the quality of your conference content. Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. It is one.

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Wedding venue management software: How we saved Hidden Barn Venue from spreadsheet paralysis and saved them 62 hours a month

Planning Pod

Hidden Barn Venue, a relatively new, rustic-themed wedding venue in Florida, found themselves in that exact scenario – hindered by time-consuming processes, tools and applications that they quickly outgrew. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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How to Leverage Destination Accessibility Efforts to Welcome All Attendees

Smart Meetings

A brain injury during delivery gave him spastic quadrupeligia cerebral palsy, a condition that limits his movement through uncontrollable muscle contractions but has not affected his cognition. Corrada shared his aha moment in Tampa Bay, Florida. No need to hunt through pages and sub-pages. Representation is Key.

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How to Win a ‘Yes!’ for Renewed Incentive Travel: Meeting Professionals Share Tips

Smart Meetings

The Palm Beaches, Florida. Providing resources on local regulations of the destination and what to expect was suggested, as well as fostering understanding when stricter protocols were in place by reminding attendees these protocols are temporary and chosen to enhance safety for all. Conference Confidence.

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Smaller Planners May Bear Brunt of Marriott Decision to Cut Commissions

SmartMeetings

“It is unfortunate when a hotel does not necessarily see the value of a third-party planner and their contracting influence , and this most recent change just reinforces that this issue is becoming more prevalent,” said Renee Radabaugh, founder of Paragon Events and Cultural Explorations. Many planners see it otherwise.

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The definitive guide to event planning you’ve been looking for

Hubilo Blog

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. These can take a toll on time, money, and other resources. It also has features like resource management, client access, and reports to track the event’s progress. Free resources to succeed with event planning. Event planning contract template.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

Board members of @Events_Council discuss the progress of the #equity task force, efforts in #sustainability and continuing to help #Event #Professionals build ambition through resources to achieve a common goal. Phase Two includes a leadership workshop to review the study and shape resources and deliverables for the benefit of EIC membership.

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