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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

Smart Meetings

The main stage was in our ballroom, with live-feed screens available on our outdoor deck space so attendees at the hotel had the option to view general session indoors or out. of meeting space. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022. of meeting space. guest rooms; 11,628 sq.

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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. Choose your venue, caterer, and other main vendors. Establish anchors.