Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Here are some tips for managing corporate event planning across multiple teams and stakeholders: Create a master project plan with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

However, since that’s not the world most of us inhabit, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from meeting planners over the course of my 14 years as a keynote speaker. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. In the words of one event planner, “Once I sign that contract, I can’t get them to budge on anything.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 11, 2022

Attendees expect a satisfying food-and-beverage experience regardless of labor issues. While a meeting’s destination, education, and networking opportunities generally drive attendee interest, post-event surveys consistently show that food-and-beverage elements color the impression attendees have of an event’s success.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We’ll also provide useful tips for making your proposal stand out from the competition. PRO TIP: Dream of a career in event planning, but don’t know where to get started? PRO TIP: Make sure to download our FREE sample event planner checklist (6 month timeline)! Writing an Event Proposal: Tips and Tricks.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

That’s why in this week’s episode of #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Kelly Knowlen to talk about the most important hybrid event tips and tricks. Before Sarah and Kelly talk about hybrid event tips and tricks, they need to go all the way back to March 2020 when Hilton pivoted from in-person events to virtual and hybrid events.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional. Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. In this guide, we cover the ins and outs of restaurant events.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Food and beverage. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Food and beverages. Prices should be provided for any food or beverage items.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Here, we will share those secrets, and while each event is certainly unique, in this guide we will suggest some actionable tips and best practices that you can follow for any event.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Industry attorney Joshua Grimes offers some tips that will keep meeting professionals from feeling at sea when they take their groups on a cruise. Cruise ships are an increasingly popular option for meetings and incentives, and for good reason. Are alcoholic beverages included? What are the service charges?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Smart Meetings asked experts about their tricks for creating a phenomenal experience while spending a minimal amount of money. Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. Related : 4 Easy Tips for Reducing Meeting Waste. Savvy Contract Negotiations.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? Obtain permits and licenses: Catering businesses require a food service license, which may involve local health department inspections. What’s your favorite dish to cook?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hybrid meetings may be the bridge to bringing corporate gatherings back. Not everyone is going to be comfortable attending a meeting in person just yet, or anytime soon. Budget: Hybrid meetings require healthy AV line items if you are going to engage both audiences. Who will manage screening and cleaning ?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Food and beverage. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Food and beverages. Prices should be provided for any food or beverage items.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Food and Beverage Selections. Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Prepare a list of questions to ask vendors you meet. Contract with reliable, repu­table vendors who can meet your association’s needs. Food and Beverage Selections .

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

About 75 percent of respondents to a recent Meeting Professionals International survey said they were seeing increases in AV costs—and about 25 percent of them said the increases were more than 10 percent. Maggie Kearney, meeting & publications manager, International College of Surgeons–U.S. Want more? Skip the projection.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

These tips will help you keep attendees happy . As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. Experience an Off-Site Venue Before the Event.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. Find out the tax rate and which meeting elements are and are not taxable in your host destination, then check again close to your meeting dates to ensure nothing has changed. The most obvious way to avoid meeting room rental costs, AV, décor, etc.,

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

“They gave us three options: Terminate our original contract and they would return our deposit with no penalty, Reschedule the event in 2020 with new contract terms; or. Postpone to 2021 with the same contract terms.”. FAMP opted to renegotiate its contract terms and host an in-person event in 2020. Physical distancing.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2020

She is going to be met head-on by the revenue manager, the food and beverage director, and possibly even her colleagues in group sales. They are increasingly challenged to find availability on preferred dates and face other constraints when sourcing meetings. Tips for How Both Hotels and Planners Can ‘Win’.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. Rates can be particularly complex when guest room accommodation is part of the overall meeting or event requirement. Happy days.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Frankly, this post is jam-packed with trade show tips for exhibitors and trade show booth design tips to make your exhibition investment deliver results. Bonus tip : no need to construct your entire booth out of rustic wood. Bonus tip: create a selfie backdrop. Trade show booth design ideas. Vendor booth ideas.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. During your two- or three-night site inspection and prior to signing a contract, Wendell’s smart tip is “ negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Planning Tip: If your high school maintains a database, it’s the perfect place to start. Whether you attended a massive high school with a graduating class of thousands or a small, local school with less than 100 classmates, you will still need to meet a threshold of interest to justify the cost and effort of planning a reunion.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce leaders share insights on planning meetings during a pandemic. The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. Preparing for a Return to Meeting. Amy Calvert.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Not only will you learn how to plan a birthday celebration on a golf course, but you’ll also find tips, ideas, and best practices for throwing a golf-themed birthday party your client or loved one will never forget. Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. Like her co-hosts Arianna and Nick, Deanna got her start in food and beverage. “My While in graduate school, Deanna got her first event job as a meeting coordinator. “It Come 1993, and I was getting into web design.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In the meetings and events industry, it’s all about what’s new.

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