SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2023

ChatGPT can gather a list of the laws and regulations of your destination, as well as inform you about the local culture, colloquialisms, music, art and food. Research A ccessibility Accessibility has become an increasingly hot-button issue in not only the meetings industry but in almost every facet of society.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Michelle Sanabria – Wedding Coordinator at Hidden Barn Venue.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At a glance, it appears that these convention centers cater to large groups or associations. While large groups and associations are certainly groups they target, you may be surprised to learn that many convention centers are also going for the smaller groups. Do You Use a Green Meetings Toolkit?

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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. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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Unique Venues

JULY 5, 2022

Meet Up in Calgary’s Most Unique Event Spaces. Alberta is quickly becoming one of Canada’s premier provinces to host corporate meetings and professional events – and at the top of that list? The venue has many spaces that can easily be transformed and sectioned off to accommodate your gathering.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

South America offers modern convention centers with cultural experiences International travel is trending for incentives, executive retreats and corporate meetings. “American readers would be surprised that we prioritize sustainability in our meetings practices. .

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

A sophisticated and stylish spot for your next group meeting or product launch. The space can be arranged to seat 12 for an executive-style meeting, up to 18 for a lunch and learn and up to 35 for a standing cocktail reception. Vantage Venues Inquire Now ( 19 ) EventSource.ca Vantage Venues Inquire Now ( 19 ) EventSource.ca

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Perfect for meetings, brand shoots and small gatherings. A sophisticated and stylish spot for your next group meeting or product launch. The space can be arranged to seat 12 for an executive-style meeting, up to 18 for a lunch and learn and up to 35 for a standing cocktail reception. The Drake Hotel ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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Bizzabo

APRIL 30, 2019

Here are 20 fabulous event venue options that include all of the things this vibrant city and its surrounding areas are known for. 20 Palo Alto Event Venues. Whether you’re hosting a corporate or private event, this unique and glamorous venue is a great option for any group that appreciates a quality luxury vehicle.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration for a major golf fan or looking for a unique venue for an outdoor celebration , a golf course birthday party may be the right choice for your event. Select your top five event dates before looking for a host venue. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages. When are the bills due?

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. GPS-enabled transportation may not be adequate if you are transporting a group during peak rush hour.

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Bizzabo

MAY 31, 2019

It all starts with the perfect venue. In this article, we'll look at the top event venues in Germany. Whether you're looking for an intimate restaurant vibe or need space for thousands of rowdy music lovers, there's a venue on this list that will perfectly suit your needs. 30 Berlin Event Venues. Source: TripAdvisor.

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2021

How to get the most out of U-shaped seating: To get the most out of U-shaped seating, consider how you’ll strategically use the center and sides of the venue or room that the arrangement is located in. Need to accommodate a larger group? Include L-shapes. Use two L-shaped arrangements outside of your U-shaped one. Stage refreshments.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 21, 2019

If you’re hoping to plan an event and need to know about the best event venues in Amsterdam, take a look at these great options. This Amsterdam event venue used to house an energy company responsible for producing carburetted water gas. Since 1874 this Amsterdam event venue has been home to some of the city’s largest rowing clubs.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. GPS-enabled transportation may not be adequate if you are transporting a group during peak rush hour.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. GPS-enabled transportation may not be adequate if you are transporting a group during peak rush hour.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2018

Silverstone Circuits Ltd has today announced the appointment of Jeremy Dover as Head of Catering at the iconic venue. In his new role, Jeremy will oversee the catering and hospitality aspects for all race days and corporate meetings and events across the 600-acre site.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 14, 2019

San Jose is a beautiful city full of amazing event venues. Keep reading and we'll show you the 30 San Jose event venues you should be considering for your next get together. Choosing the right event venue can be difficult — especially in a city like San Jose where there are so many amazing options. 30 Event Venues.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Your next meeting calls you to the state of New York and with it a plethora of great venues to choose from that could take you in any direction across its diverse geography. At Unique Venues, we can help narrow this seemingly impossible decision with a few of our Top Picks from the Empire State. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY - QUEENS.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The example was a small corporate meeting with Renaissance as one RFP recipient. Specify the type and scope of meeting. Provide detail about room block requirements (number and type of rooms) and meeting room needs by day and session type. Planners choose how they want prices shown for meals and meeting components.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

When I joined Trinity House in 1995 as their first Events Manager, few other dedicated academic venues, City or livery halls welcomed independent room hire reservations. Trinity House was, up till then, solely the working home of the General Lighthouse Authority and the Corporation of Trinity House (merchant) maritime charitable entity.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. 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.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Sign up for a free trial.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Plus, a seller’s market has added to the challenge: “Yes, I think the meetings industry as a whole improved last year, if you mean more meetings were hosted last year and more are being contracted for future years. I am finding it difficult to find venues that meet our needs and stay within budget. Average change: +0.9

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

About a decade ago, corporations began involving their procurement departments in the meetings supply chain, giving them ultimate say over goods and services such as venues, hotels, travel partners, catering, technology providers — basically, almost every aspect of live events.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

There is nothing more defeating than having to call a client to let them know the event room or space they reserved for their meeting/wedding/birthday party/shower/etc. It can also occur with meeting room bookings when multiple teams are vying for the prime meeting space.

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