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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

MeetingsNet

Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. Make sure you understand the AV contract. Ground-Transportation. Want more? Big Picture Strategies.

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CWT Study: Business Travel Costs Are Still Going Up, Slightly

Smart Meetings

increase (forecast: 18.5%), ground transportation increased by 9.8% (forecast: 7.3%), and meetings and events, measured by the average cost per attendee per day, increased by 58.1% (forecast: 25%). According to Internal Air Transport Association, airlines are expected to carry 4.35 In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2% Focus on ROI.

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How GDPR is Changing Events and 6 Other Tech Stories Planners Should Read

Eventsforce

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

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Diary of a Conference and Meeting Planner

Coterie Spark

Jordan Transportation can be pretty tricky to coordinate sometimes. That meant contracting the group, arranging meals and transportation for twenty entertainers, adjusting the rehearsal schedule, and coordinating new AV components with the tech team.

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Flying Taxis and a Fresh Workforce

Smart Meetings

The FAA outlines the future of transportation and hiring The arrival of flying taxis whisking travelers to and from airports got a step closer this week after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Plan. It does not preclude less intensive operations earlier than 2028. Air Force base.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check their availability and start working on a contract. Sign contract with venue and vendors Team and Project Management Identify your team and their roles. Share details of any AV or event tech to be used. Set up event tech tools.

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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

MeetingsNet

Check the contracts for deadlines. There are a lot of new contract deadlines for ordering meals that can add upwards of 25 percent onto the cost of the meal if the deadlines are not met. Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, and venues, here. Ground-Transportation. she says. •