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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

Smart Meetings

of meeting space. In the past several weeks, we have welcomed tech companies, financial, a crypto-currency group , realtors and association business. These are corporate customers. New York City is the financial capital, a desirable location and an exciting destination; it’s accessible. of meeting space.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

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. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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How to Create a Long-Term Event Planning Timeline

Social Tables

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Some examples of timeline anchors include: A corporate client’s request to have a formal check-in meeting about the event two weeks before. Establish anchors. They’re events that can’t be moved. Determine the event budget.