Event Industry News

JUNE 18, 2020

It is clear from the recent London Launch Lounge webinar hosted by Sam Gill, that London’s leading venues are now ready to open their doors to events as soon as they are permitted to do so. The key findings and outcomes from the Webinar (which you can view via the link below) were: Attendee Sentiment.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. However, registering provides all access to webinars, on-demand videos, downloadable documents and much more.”. The course’s second part will be held Oct. 25 at 11 a.m.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

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. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). Dig to the next level with your initial qualification and needs assessment.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Webinars that provide CEU credits are a great resource for planners looking to expand their knowledge and further their careers. Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016.

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Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2020

Venue Search London has some great up-to-date insights into London corporate event buyers’ sentiment around their event plans for the Autumn and Christmas seasons. You can also view the recorded webinar on the short-to-medium term future of the UK events market, which includes thoughts from Founder, Sam Gill.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

Please note: This story and referenced webinar are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional. Last year, all meetings and events were on hold.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? View Webinar on Demand: Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner 1. View Webinar on Demand: Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner 1. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

Evaluating Events: Square Footage – Number of guests on the dance floor, number of guests at each table, matching up new events: guest count with venue square footage What we need from our vendors – what precautions are they taking? What we need from our venues – what precautions are they taking? we are all planning without parameters.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Access to on-demand versions of Socio webinars. On-Demand Webinar: Virtual Event Engagement. On-Demand Webinar: Plan for Hybrid. On-Demand Webinar: Virtual Event Strategy. On-Demand Webinar: Virtual Speakers. contract negotiations, and. advertising and venue operations management. 4 – Trebas.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

To keep these flagship events at the forefront, plan ahead to book venues and secure highly sought out entertainers, speakers or vendors. The earlier you can sign a contract, the better chance you have of nailing down special rates. Consider a tiered system that offers diverse event types and formats – webinars, workshops, meet-ups.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2018

Check out our free webinar for a sneak peak at some of these great features! Account Manager Danielle Galloway loves helping clients leverage the power of the Cvent Supplier Network to find great venues, track spending, and negotiate more effectively. Negotiate Better with the Cvent Supplier Network. Register Now!

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Connect with vendors, venues, and other wedding planners willing to chat. Many venues require proof of insurance from vendors, so it is better to have it in place from the start. Contract Creation Finally, one of the most important things you need to do is create contracts. Happy clients are likely to refer you to others.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities).

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With coronavirus cases related to the Delta variant on the rise, many cities and states like New York and San Francisco, as well as event organizers and venue operators such as Convene, are requiring event attendees to provide proof of vaccination upon entry. Register now to join our next webinar on September 29. No Shirt.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. If a hotel or venue cancels, it can derail an entire event. Likewise, there is always the question of what compensation the venue expects. Legal Risks.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The Events Industry Council (EIC) held a webinar on Feb. Here are some highlights shared by the webinar participants: Maintain perspective. the flu represents a greater health threat than contracting the coronavirus. for an ACAMS event and has made sure that hand sanitizers are more plentiful at the venue than in the past.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

percent, globally,” Milton Rivera, vice president of global business development, global client group and APAC region for American Express Meetings, said during a recent webinar on the report. Increased competition for space and potential contraction in supply due to closures and conversions of hotels and venues.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Venues: A great deal of uncertainty about the right way to meet still exists. Contracts need to designate roles and responsibilities for meeting professionals and their hospitality partners under a number of different scenarios, depending on who is in charge of executing best practices for the pandemic when the meeting actually occurs.

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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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PCMA Convene

MAY 26, 2020

If someone is doing a 15- or 20-minute webinar, it’s going to be cheaper.”. Rather than relying on the AV crew at a venue, Mathy said that speakers are handling all the technical details on their own, investing in high-quality microphones and installing green screens in their home offices. “A There is a need for new contract language.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

While hosting in-person conferences and putting out webinars will still be useful, there are several perks unique to the hybrid event format, such as: Increasing your revenue by opening the event up to more people. Providing extra virtual event space if your physical venue is at capacity.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

Event and venue management software. There are a lot of options out there for event and venue management platforms , and their power isn’t exclusive to the planning stage of event management. Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has thrown meeting professionals in an unprecedented position with cancellations, postponements and venue closures affecting the course of the next few months, at least. COVID-19 Considerations for Meetings Contracts. Do meetings cancelled as a result of coronavirus concerns quality as force majeure?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2021

What if my venue doesn’t have Wi-Fi?” Every couple of months, the number of event apps out in the world began to, ever so slightly, contract. Then the pandemic hit and every event app, registration platform, innumerable AV and production companies and venues did the “P-word,” adding video presentation and chat capability.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

From venue maps to speaker session schedules, your attendees can access everything they need instantaneously, without the clutter of physical event materials. Event maps If held in person, your conference app should offer interactive event maps or an event map app to help attendees navigate the venue. Smoother communication.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Planning Pod offers everything you need in one platform to plan, manage, and grow your event business, from client management and event planning to invoicing and signing contracts. With the right tool, you can keep track of every detail—from the event venue and catering plans to the audiovisual equipment. Simplified event planning.

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Unique Venues

MAY 13, 2021

Your customer journey is hiding secret gems in the form of keywords that you can put to use and drive more leads to your venue - right now. Scott Fish, Unique Venues’ Strategic Growth Director shares his strategies to boost leads for your venue. What are the things that can make or break a deal with a planner?

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

It will take a combined effort in order to restart the event industry, both from the planners and venues, in order to begin hosting in-person events again. Venues will have to mainly focus on key areas to provide a safe environment for event attendees by leveraging contactless solutions. . And will virtual events be the new normal?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. The hospitality industry is coming to the rescue.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Learn More: What is AI Good for Anyway Webinar AI Risk-Benefit Analysis Unlike tech engineers, meeting professionals tend to be a pretty risk-averse group. They can source a venue, create a workable agenda, create marketing materials, all the things required. That is why every time a user interacts with it, it gets better. Guaranteed.

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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. All the hotel blocks were booked, and the event had already moved twice.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 12, 2020

And very quickly, webinar fatigue crept up into the lives of people everywhere. Sure, if we’re looking to completely ignore storytelling and the dangers of webinar fatigue, that’s probably the case. It’s time to start investing in these tools just like you would invest in a venue.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Event Temple is a modern, cloud-based Hotel and Venue Sales and Catering software company that provides the industry with an easy to use, integrated solution at an affordable price. Upcoming Allseated & Event Temple Webinars. As we continue to grow our network, Allseated is excited to announce its partnership with Event Temple.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 31, 2018

• Webinars : Affordable (most are even free) and convenient, webinars are one of my favorite ways to learn. Offering a variety of topics, most webinars are held by industry leaders who are experts in their field. Did you know that Unique Venues offers consulting services?

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner? Have you developed and articulated a compelling personal brand? .

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