Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Paje Consultancy are delighted to announce their partnership to provide a learning and development programme and course options for beam agency and venue members. Paje are specialists in the meetings, events, and conference market, who offer bespoke training for venues, hotels, and agencies.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out.

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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. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue. The type of event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Award winning consortium Venues of Excellence has just launched its ‘Confidence in Us’ campaign to underpin their venues commitment to deliver safe events as the UK opens up to ‘business as usual’ for meetings and events. Our venues continue to offer flexibility with their contracts and terms of business. Read more here.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

A software that allows for unlimited events as well as unlimited seats is a smart move if you are a large venue that organizes many events. Improved Productivity: User Training: Fewer software applications mean less time and resources spent on training users, leading to quicker adoption and improved productivity.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Practical training. Practical training. Negotiating with Vendors. If you want to attend in-person classes and earn your diploma in Event and Venue Management, Trebas is for you. contract negotiations, and. advertising and venue operations management. Event Planning Contracts. Ongoing support.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

On an individual level, ongoing sales training and implementing new strategies can boost sales representatives’ performance by an average of 20%.” Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

Many event venues offer AV and sound services included in the space rental package. However, hotel employees are only sometimes trained in AV or sound design and quotes can get muddled when negotiating what is needed and expected from the event space team. Always be sure to read contracts carefully!

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Strategic planning ensures that every decision, from theme selection to vendor contracts, contributes to the overarching objectives of the event. Thus, strong interpersonal skills are vital.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. The talent buyers, general managers and sales team all work together to make mutually beneficial decisions for the venues and the clients.

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

Since the beginning of the global pandemic, the event industry has seen a substantial financial loss, and many vendors and venues have gone out of business. Contract negotiations and securing new vendors. Online venue tours. However, I do see a lot of value in placing bottles of hand sanitizer around the venue.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This includes coming up with the initial concept and theme to booking the venue, coordinating logistics, and managing the budget. Know how to negotiate. In fact, foregoing professional training can be incredibly damaging to your long-term success. Step 3: Choose a date and venue. What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do?

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Accompanying the 100 will be just 45 event suppliers and venues for networking and pre-qualified face-to-face meetings. Harding said: “There has been a lot of discussion around counter terrorism this year. Event Buyers Live welcomes only 100 of the live event industry’s most respected organisers to the luxury estate near Chester.

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Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

Event and Venue Management by the Trebas Institute. And, in particular, the need to train skilled professionals for that industry. Today the institution has expanded that focus to include audio production engineers, event planners, entertainment managers or event and venue managers. Event and venue management diploma courses.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success. These costs might include charges for payment processing if you’re hosting paid events, fees for integrations with other tools you use, or even training costs to get your team up to speed with the new system.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

With a wide range of easily accessible transport links, and a large choice of potential venues, it could easily be the perfect place for your next meeting. We’ve put together the key commonly asked questions below, and followed this up with a bit more information on some great Liverpool venues. How many delegates will be attending?

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course !

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2019

Built on the trust of the Event Industry Professional Integrity Certification (EIPIC®) created by Event Integrity and their proprietary vetting process, the marketplace will help Event Hosts shop and book with verified Venues & Vendors for their events. Industry leaders help create educational content for the online community.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. You always need a backup.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management. Review event venue choices. 5 critical tricks to consider before you book a venue.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

The knowledge and training a law enforcement officer can provide on-site during an event is unmatched. Their training ranges from basic community outreach to complex life-threatening situations. Some venues will even add this to your final bill which streamlines the entire process. Partner with your venue. Hire local PD.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Is the amount negotiable? Can I review your contract? Event Venue Specific Questions. Pro tip: Most venues require clients to obtain an event liability policy. If more than one, how does your team handle the volume? Who will be the point of contact? What is your deposit? Is it refundable? What is your cancellation policy?

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

As we began talking to our client about negotiations on the finer details of the venue contract for their Annual Trainee Conference, we established there was no plan B should they decide not to go ahead with a live event. Brief – Graduate intake and onboarding programme – Can we make ours work in this pandemic?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

One such example is Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun , which operates based on the Posadas Travel with Confidence Program, a training protocol approved by U.S. Regional travel that supports local venues could be more popular than ever. How can we turn worries about the venue into a positive message?

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course !

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. women’s health track during a seminar and had specific medical equipment for 3D mammography, ultrasound for mammography and technology to read these images) and added additional tracks to encourage cross training/education. •

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Most planners answering them have no idea, while most of the venues and other sell-side suppliers are way too optimistic, with little to base it on. All of this will make managing venue guarantees more challenging.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They work with clients to determine their budgets, choose a venue, and select vendors. You’ll learn about budgeting, venue selection, and logistics management. To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Training clients on the usage of products or services? Do you know the venue inside and out? Specifically, ask your venue which of its costs are taxable. Also make sure you budget for event insurance—and check for indemnification clauses in your contract with the venue. Are you introducing a product?

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

Pricing For Properties For Planners Resources Blog Customer Stories Resource Library Training & Certification Podcast Product Updates About Cvent Log In Get Started Sign Up Free Request a Demo Home » Event Planning » How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? This means that your contract should say what clients will and will not be billed for.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization.

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