EventSource

JUNE 17, 2023

With their captivating ambiance and breathtaking views, these patio wedding venues offer a unique blend of sophistication and charm, setting the stage for unforgettable moments. For this article, we’ve created a thorough and curated list of Toronto’s best patio wedding venues. Patio Venue 23 Reviews Royal Ambassador Eve.

Venues 92

Venues Hotels Corporate Meetings Financial 92

SevenEvents

DECEMBER 12, 2022

this private members club makes for the perfect setting for your next meeting or event. located in knightsbridge, next to the beautiful mandarin, the pavilion club is a true gem and definitely has a lot to offer. this venue is really a hidden beauty and definitely one to consider. our favourite space is the top floor.

Venues 59

Venues Meetings Events Event Management 59

Socio Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

An event plan typically covers: Budget Venue Target audience Event date and details Event promotion Sponsors, vendors, speakers, and special guests. For example, a venue coordinator is responsible for all things related to your event space: booking, insurance, stage, setup, etc. Booking a venue. Planning event content.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning 2022 2028 Speakers 52

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care. You have earned it!

Meetings 98

Meetings 2023 Corporate Meetings Consulting 98

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

Food and Beverage 166

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 166

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced the first recipients of its major new funding initiative, which provides grants of up to £5,000 for UK grassroots music venues. The recipient venues are: Alexander’s Live (Chester). Venue38 (Ayr). The Louisiana (Bristol). The Grayston Unity (Halifax). Retro (Manchester).

Venues 70

Venues Meetings Event Design Event Marketing 70

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bring joy into your meetings Joy is contagious. Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. of meeting and event space and 43 breakout rooms.

Meetings 97

Meetings Hotels Venues Conference 97

Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2017

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Christy Lamagna, Founder and Chief Strategist of Strategic Meetings and Events. Our discussion focuses on the need for the planning industry, and meeting professionals to be more strategic to insure long-term success. Event TALK: Working in Non-Traditional Event Venues.

Meeting Planning 201

Meeting Planning Meetings Insurance Conference 201

Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I think that confidence definitely helped me believe in myself,” he said. Everyone wants a meeting right now.

Meetings 94

Meetings Hospitality Social Media Marketing 94

Unique Venues

MAY 8, 2024

There are many unique venues within the city , and each one offers its own special charm. Arts Club Theatre Company Guest Count: 620 The Arts Club actually has three unique venues across Vancouver, and each one is expertly suited to make your party as memorable as possible. This venue is perfect for private parties and celebrations.

Venues 36

Venues Entertainment Corporate Events Banking 36

Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Bad meeting planners. I’ve worked with a few meeting planners over the years that I have to say weren’t what you’d call overly qualified for their position. You Just Might Be Working with a Bad Meeting Planner If: The budget is not disclosed. A meeting or event involves decision-making and deciphering a lot of information.

Meetings 75

Meetings Venues Events 75

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 120

QC Event School

JUNE 30, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Carisa Lockery! It was scary, and it didn’t happen all at once, but it was definitely worth it! We do the legwork when searching for venues and vendors. This is something that no one else in CT is doing – and this will definitely help us target more of a luxury market!

Meetings 98

Meetings 2004 2005 Advertising 98

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Tips and methods for producing greener events.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Meetings Tourism Technology 98

Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. There’s no definition for Act of God,” explained Sheaks.

2023 97

2023 Meetings Contracts Government 97

GEVME

MAY 31, 2021

Then they exploded as a new compelling way of meeting and conducting events. The first result was the definition of 10 Principles of Next-Generation Virtual Events. Introducing Our No-Code Venue Editor. And this is what our editor looks like: Feature packed venue builder. A virtual venue can be of any design.

Banking 295

Banking Venues Events Tech 295

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It seems that most meeting planners get into the business by accident, rather than spending their grade-school years thinking, “When I grow up, I’d sure like to organize professional-education conferences.”. In September 2021, he moved over to Talley Management Group as a meeting and event coordinator.

Meetings 105

Meetings Social Media Conference 2021 105

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

North Charleston, South Carolina, is the definition of history and southern charm. of meeting and exhibit space adjusts to a banquet or theater style. A stone’s throw and a free shuttle ride from Charleston International Airport (CHS), Northern Charleston Marriott boasts a meeting space of 12,380 sq. of meeting space.

Venues 106

Venues Hotels Transportation 2023 106

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.

Venues 148

Venues Management Contracts Food and Beverage 148

Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all. Leverage technology.

Venues 52

Venues Negotiating Contracts Travel 52

Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

With a wide range of easily accessible transport links, and a large choice of potential venues, it could easily be the perfect place for your next meeting. We’ve put together the key commonly asked questions below, and followed this up with a bit more information on some great Liverpool venues. What is your budget?

Venues 45

Venues Meetings Hotels Negotiating 45

Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Planning an event effectively helps you stay away from the risks of chaos, disorganization, and failure to meet the event’s goals. After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. Event venue checklist.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Corporate Events Contracts Social Media 52

Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Although you may have worked in that city or at that venue just a few years ago, things may have changed and gone from fabulous to funky (and not in a good way). Site inspections are an important part of the corporate meeting planning industry. Corporate Meeting Planning – A Big Round of Applause for Site Inspections!

Corporate Meetings 40

Corporate Meetings Meeting Planning Meetings Transportation 40

Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Corporate meeting planners are always looking for creative ways that they can trim their meetings budget without losing too much of the overall program. Today, corporate meeting planners have a tough job. Of course for many corporations and associations meetings are a vital part of their operation. into the same vehicle.

Corporate Meetings 40

Corporate Meetings Meetings Transportation Food and Beverage 40

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. And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. source: Spotio ).

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Master the Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When you think of a meeting or a conference in winter, often it’s the southern destinations that come to mind. However, you may be surprised to know that there are many benefits to hosting a Winter meeting in a northern city. You may also be interested in: Put Your Next Holiday on Ice: An Ice Hotel Meeting Facilities.

Meetings 40

Meetings Negotiating Food and Beverage Transportation 40

Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. On cruise ships, you don’t have it unless you remembered to pack it for the meeting. Even without unique venues, time zones can wreak havoc on your event.

Conference 154

Conference Venues Speakers Travel 154

Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Having been on the destination management side of meeting planning, I’ve seen a definite shift in the budgets that planners and their clients are allocating for events. A Budget Can Be a Challenge With meeting planning, planners are constantly being challenged to make the next event bigger and better than the last.

Meeting Planning 40

Meeting Planning Meetings Transportation Entertainment 40

Event Industry News

APRIL 20, 2022

TRACE evaluates emissions from venue energy, impact of event location on travel and accommodation, production and graphics materials, food and beverage emissions and waste and recycling volume. TRACE is designed around making measurement and emissions reduction clear and simple for event managers.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Food and Beverage 2030 Consulting 52

TicketBud

JANUARY 30, 2014

Choose a location/venue that is available on the date you've selected. Venue/Location Logistics. Meet with venue management to review permits, licenses, security, limitations etc. Conduct final site-walkthrough with venue and team. Confirm venue setup is complete. Break down venue and clean up.

Event Planning 60

Event Planning Entertainment Speakers Social Media 60

Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

A little-known fact is that Meeting Planners are also on the list of most stressful jobs. However, the below list are things that make Meeting Planners’ jobs even more challenging. In a perfect world, Meeting Planners would have an unlimited budget to work with. What are some challenges you’ve faced as a Meeting Planner?

Meetings 108

Meetings Government Event Tech Tech 108

Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

I was involved with a full-service meeting and event planning during that time. Security in the Meeting and Event Planning World The meeting and event planning industry has made changes to accommodate security issues. The group that my company was working on was from Chicago and their group meetings were being held in Toronto.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Insurance Meetings Contracts 40

Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

Breaking into the meeting planning business takes a mishmash of education, experience and passion. It seems almost everyone I meet lately appears to have an interest in meeting planning and a meeting planner career. Immerse yourself in all things meeting planning.

Meetings 40

Meetings Site Selections Meeting Planning Contracts 40

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2023 Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winner and Tree-Fan Events CEO Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, PMED, started a new group called “ Fit Mindful Mavens : Where Boardroom Brilliance Meets Fit Resilience” to help event producers manage their personal needs while advancing their careers.

Meetings 59

Meetings Travel 2023 Sports 59

Canadian Special Events

MARCH 24, 2024

Meet Jody Litvack, the creative mastermind behind Jet Entertainment, a leading event production and entertainment company based in Toronto. One of the coolest ways of using this tech is through virtual and augmented reality tours of event spaces, allowing attendees to explore the venue and interact with virtual elements.

Meetings 52

Meetings Entertainment Fashion Technology 52

Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2020

The restrictions around meetings and events in Hamburg have been relaxed. Florian Gerdes, Marketing Manager Conventions from the Hamburg Convention Bureau (pictured), explains: “The easing of restrictions around meetings and events is a real boost to the business events sector.

Meetings 94

Meetings Government 2020 Events 94

SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

The definition of safety is always relative. Faced with a haze of uncertainty, the meeting planner has to make the “go” and “how to go” decisions, but the responsibility to do the right thing is shared by venue, community and guest alike. Work with hotel or venue to define its guidelines. • Experts have suggestions.

Meetings 58

Meetings Hotels Venues Sports 58