PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Because of travel restrictions, Freedom Mortgage set up an unstaffed booth at the FAMP State Show. Attendees could interact with Freedom account executives on one screen via Zoom while another monitor showed pre-loaded video content. Postpone to 2021 with the same contract terms.”. who manages the event.

Trade Shows 105

Trade Shows Contracts 2020 Food and Beverage 105

Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. Travel requirements. If a speaker has to travel a long distance, they may charge more to cover their time, travel, and accommodation expenses. Get contracts signed. Creation of new content.

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Speakers Advertising Contracts Negotiating 195

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

With the right virtual event software , you can turn conferences, trade shows, company-wide events, sales events, and product launches into successful hybrid experiences. . Enabling participants with no travel budget to still attend the event remotely. Why should enterprise companies host a hybrid event?

Event Marketing 130

Event Marketing Marketing Travel Events 130

Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

GTP: Global Travel Professional. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. How To Become CGMP Certified: The program encompasses a 100 multiple-choice exam and a three-day course consisting of instruction within a variety of areas, specifically ethics, Federal budget and appropriations, Federal travel regulations, and contracting.

Event Planning 109

Event Planning Trade Shows Government Healthcare 109

Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. Offer a unique in-person experience that entices people to travel: In our industry, many companies are short-staffed so employers are reluctant to let employees travel. Event Type. Event Goals. Event Type. Virtual Conference.

Education 195

Education Sponsorships Conference Contracts 195

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

Education 59

Education Food and Beverage Tourism Contracts 59

EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

Even with her own travel to events, McGee has other “horror stories” that include attending a trade show in Indianapolis where the dumpsters were overflowing with trash because there was not enough waste management staff to empty them.

Hotels 161

Hotels Transportation Trade Shows Contracts 161

SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2021

Returning groups are finding some convention hotels brimming with leisure travelers may be stretched thin on staff. An uneven flow of trade shows, with extreme peaks and valleys, will make rehiring difficult if employers can’t guarantee steady work. Amy Calvert. Building Back Better.

Hospitality 105

Hospitality Meetings Tourism Hotels 105

SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Elizabeth Sage, associate director of events and trade shows with San Diego-based biotech company Illumina , anticipates being back stronger with a live component by 2022—her expanded audience is sensitive to price and contagion. I have a gypsy soul, and I miss traveling. The Day the Meetings Stopped. This was a marathon.

Tech 98

Tech Meetings Trade Shows Travel 98

SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

Big companies such as Google and Facebook announced cancellations of major conferences in the United States, as did Mobile World Congress and travel trade show IBT Berlin in Europe. Her annual Frankfurt hosted buyer and trade-show event was scheduled for May 25-27. No major exhibitors cancelled. Gary Diedrichs.

Contracts 87

Contracts Hotels Trade Shows Education 87

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Travel (see Smart Chat, page 26) points out that job loss in the leisure and hospitality industry has taken the lion’s share of the economic hit. The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 Travel Association and managing director of MMBC. Nearly half the 16.9 The bottom line? “We

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Meetings Airlines Travel Hospitality 143

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

You don’t have that flexibility — something everyone needs these days— when you travel to a conference. Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event. Then, they can come back to you later. You have to commit 100 percent to the event. That goes away.

Sponsorships 123

Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Check their availability and start working on a contract.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Given that 2022 was the first year many in-person events returned after the pandemic, continued uncertainties around COVID, consumer behaviors, and economic constraints made it difficult for CAC planners to predict how many attendees and exhibitors would register to travel to their events.

Tourism 98

Tourism Hotels 2022 Healthcare 98

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

However, research also showed that 40 percent of members working for cities and municipalities couldn’t attend in-person due to travel restrictions. The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs had hosted FFEA’s conference for the past several years, and Suzanne also had future space contracted with them. Exhibit Hall.

Trade Shows 105

Trade Shows Speakers Contracts 2020 105

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For example, if you are planning a large-scale trade show with multiple exhibitors and sponsors vs. an exclusive sales incentive program with attendee travel coordination, the services required may be very different. Make sure the experience matches the type of event you are seeking to host.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Caesars contracted with Albertsons to administer 10,000 Covid vaccination shots at stations in ballrooms at Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. It won’t be business as usual; it is a fresh start for the future,” he says.

Hospitality 111

Hospitality Tourism Hotels Trade Shows 111

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Shane Hannam Reed Travel Exhibitions’ IBTM appointed Hannam portfolio director. She has been with ACVB since 2015, previously serving as trade show sales coordinator and administrative assistant.

Hotels 72

Hotels Site Selections Airlines 2015 72

Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

In Part Two of this series where I focused on in-person events, I talked about the difficult—but necessary—contraction on the supply side (at venues, hotels, and other suppliers) to deal with the dramatic drop in demand. Designing, planning, and producing virtual events are skills that travel well. In virtual it’s the exact opposite.

2021 111

2021 2020 Trade Shows Tech 111

Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

The acquisition brings together in one ownership group an experiential events and trade show company with one of the largest event experience providers in North America and Europe. It represents the ownership group’s entry into the global trade show market and accelerates its expansion into live experiential events.”

Event Technology 110

Event Technology Technology Meetings Hotels 110

Socio Events

MARCH 21, 2023

The differences between B2B marketing and B2C marketing B2B event marketing concentrates on generating B2B sales and finalizing contracts, but it also includes fostering connections with fellow industry professionals. Event attendees can watch at home or travel to the venue—either way, they (hopefully) get a fun, engaging experience.

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B2B B2C Trade Shows 2023 52

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails. Perhaps the hottest topic in today’s event technology universe, virtual event platforms allow attendees to participate fully without the time, energy, and monetary costs of travel. Client portals.

Event Tech 103

Event Tech Tech Social Media Technology 103

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. Snapshots from a Quick Change in Southern California.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 111

Stova

JUNE 8, 2023

Trade shows provide opportunities to showcase your products, drive leads and sales, and stay up to date on industry innovations. Historically, trade shows and other in-person events have taken up the biggest piece of the B2B marketing budget. What is trade show ROI? Why is measuring ROI critical now?

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows Marketing B2B Technology 52

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Europa Showfreight team recently travelled to Germany to meet with Cretschmar Cargo, including a visit to the two major trade fair venues, Koelnmesse and Messe Düsseldorf. We will be fully committed to their vow of prime services for exhibitors from the UK, and will support our agent and their customers any which way we can.”.

Trade Shows 59

Trade Shows Contracts Transportation Technology 59

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Travel budget has been significantly cut off. Contracting. (3 Too much travel. Communication. 3 mentions).

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Entertainment, guest speakers or presenters; factor in travel, accommodations, per diems and other consumables. Staff and Board Members’ travel expenses and accommodations. Contract with reliable, repu­table vendors who can meet your association’s needs. Prepare a list of questions to ask vendors you meet.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Entertainment Insurance 52

Eventinterface

AUGUST 3, 2017

She has hands-on experience juggling the event planning needs of multiple organizations, including budget preparation, contract terms, negotiations and analysis, speaker management, off-site events, exhibits and trade shows, and travel. How do you think our industry will evolve in the next five years?

Trade Shows 100

Trade Shows Hotels Negotiating Travel 100

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Even when the current lockdowns start to lift, organizations will be far more gun-shy in committing to venue contracts for future events, out of fear of a second wave of the virus causing another cancellation. Virtual events have the potential of dramatically increased ROI, with significantly less upfront risk.

Financial 116

Financial Trade Shows Food and Beverage 2001 116

Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As As people start to work through it, they’ll look at things differently, and look at things they’ve never looked at before,” she said.

Tech 126

Tech Food and Beverage Retail Tourism 126

Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I transitioned into the trade show world for technology events,” she says. I managed the contracts, food and beverage, marketing, and speaker acquisition from start to finish. On the corporate side, I’ve worked in association as a third-party planner, and I did independent contracting for about a year.”. Network Early. “Be

Food and Beverage 71

Food and Beverage 2005 Hospitality 2002 71

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Launched in July 2019, Cadre is compliantly simplifying event staffing and management from onboarding to contracting to payment. A fee is only applied if staff is contracted. Exhibit Virtual is an online platform built to host virtual exhibitions, trade shows and custom exhibition stands.

Event Technology 91

Event Technology Technology 2020 Tech 91

Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2019

Events such as trade shows and conferences generate direct revenue through ticket sales, paid sponsorship, and the sale of products and services. But what about the indirect and allocated cost such as staff salaries, shared services contracts, and overhead costs. Let’s apply that theory to events and meetings.

Trade Shows 38

Trade Shows Sponsorships Contracts Entertainment 38

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

Many event organizers craft their USPs around their size, comprehensiveness, and the fact that ideas and products are launched at their conference or trade show. As part of their contracts, require your speakers to attend a social gathering to sign books, pose for selfies, and answer questions.

Trade Shows 80

Trade Shows B2B Speakers Contracts 80

ePly

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A2Z Events also includes floor plan management software for trade shows and conferences, revenue generation, online contracting and sponsorship membership, attendee engagement and matchmaking, badge printing and check-in management, attendance tracking, and an attendee mobile app.

Social Media 62

Social Media Speakers Events Management 62

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

Brought to you by: Carly Roncaglio-Marotta manages a team of planners for IQVIA, a global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry. At a trade show outside New York City, the power went out just as registration was opening.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Contracts Transportation Corporate Events 40

Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

SHORT-SIGHTED TECHNOLOGY PREDICTIONS OF THE MONTH: RECENT MENTIONS AND QUOTES FROM CORBIN : Corporate & Incentive Travel: Using Technology to Create the Wow Factor. CORBIN'S SPEAKING CALENDAR My November/December 2016 travel schedule is bringing me to xxx and likely a few other places as well via webinars.

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2016 Sponsorships Trade Shows Travel 60