Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Want to make your meeting “socials” actually social? A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting. Don’t just throw a party with loud music.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! And this, of course, includes venues! From creating broadcast studios of their own to offering monetary incentives, find out how venues are adapting to the hybrid future, and becoming hybrid venues in their own right! Source: PCMA.

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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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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has today launched its powerful business intelligence tool miaTouchstone, providing a pioneering platform for venues to manage bookings, benchmarking, and customer feedback.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

The museums and venues under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institute in the Nation’s capital illuminate the imagination of visitors through history housed in elegance. of event space and is an ideal venue for hosting dinner or an opulent cocktail reception. meeting space. The Renwick Gallery boasts a total of 4,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Keep scrolling to learn how to create a top-notch run of show document. What Is a Run of Show Document? A run of show document contains a detailed breakdown of the sequence of events. Maps: Navigational aids for bigger venues. Verify details like rental deliveries and venue setup. Which ones need a venue shuffle?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association has updated its contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected. Alternatively we suggest that operators work with their own legal teams to ensure they have an appropriate clause for their business.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

What makes change requests so difficult and tips to resolve Most meeting planners have experienced the need to make last-minute changes to an upcoming event. This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request.

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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.

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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.

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

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

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. Start with trustworthy information,” advised Russ Simons, chief listening officer and managing partner with Venue Solutions Group.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

Think through the resources, staff, budget, venue size, marketing channels, etc., Look for ways to develop efficient workflows, like using event plan ning templates to keep timelines, checklists, and document formats consistent across events. you’ll need at each stage of growth. EventUp by Tripleseat has you covered.

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Include standing meetings and appointments with key stakeholders. Consider implementing the following: Set up shared mailboxes, Slack channels, or other platforms to house conversations, documents, and knowledge for each event planning team. Determine meeting cadences and use agendas to stay on track. Did we stay within budget?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 23, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, UK venues and hotels have been revealing the true cost to their businesses – and sharing their best tips for survival. A survey this week on behalf of NFS Technology Group found that 90% of venues are seeing meetings and events move to July onwards. Two major hotel companies report a £1.3m

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PCMA Convene

MAY 19, 2021

Armies of cleaners have been deployed to disinfect surfaces at venues, yet the risk of surface transmission of COVID-19 is low. At the start of the pandemic, fears around the spread of COVID-19 spawned a cleaning frenzy among consumers and venues. We don’t have a single documented case of COVID-19 transmission from surfaces.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Net-Zero Carbon Events has published seven new best-practice documents for organizations working to reduce the environmental impact of their meetings and events. At a press conference on December 11, NZCE announced the publication of seven workstream guidance documents, and its new priorities going forward.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An effective legal document is one that clearly outlines roles and responsibilities and keeps all parties out of court, arguing over vague wording. Read More : Why AI Might Mean Salvation for the Meeting Industry Payne believes in creating a custom contract for each client that addresses all hotel fees and surcharges.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. Read on for a list of the best of Smart Meetings’ sustainability publications from the past year. You Can Go Net-Zero You want to pave the way for green meetings. But where do you start?

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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. Further details can be found here: [link].

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EncoreAPAC

MARCH 1, 2021

With majority of events turning to a hybrid format, so too are company Annual General Meetings. To assist with your planning, here are four helpful starter questions on how to plan a hybrid Annual General Meeting. How do you start planning a hybrid Annual General Meeting? 4 Questions to get you started. See Chime Live for AGMs.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When people come to us in search of a venue management software solution , they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors Tripleseat and Caterease. And these are necessary questions to ask in the early stages while you are researching event management software for your event venue, restaurant or hotel. Additional Fee.

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 4, 2021

You get to meet so many different people. If I can’t see myself, then I can’t see myself spending money with you at your venue.”. You want to be transparent about those baby steps and document that and tell your membership and teams so they have some line of sight into what you’re doing. In my opinion, DEI is fun!

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy. Andrea Vallencourt, Owner and Venue Director, Clay Theatre.

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Coterie Spark

JULY 25, 2022

These trips are essential to producing a well-planned meeting or conference, which is why we often visit multiple times in advance of an event. If you’re currently hunting for a venue for your next meeting or conference, here are some ways our team efficiently, productively, and comfortably helps our clients find their dream venue.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2020

Attendee and employee comfort with risk will vary widely, as will the regulations for meetings in every destination and the sanitation protocols in each venue. Participants discussed options for meeting agendas that will help ensure fewer people gather in the same place at the same time. Reworking Agendas. Groups within Groups.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

Doing the same old meeting is familiar and comfortable but the opportunity to develop a refreshed event strategy that embraces the power of f2f and digital delivery is imperative. I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable. They are struggling, but determined to persevere.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

The document is now available free to download at this link. This interim document contains advice from its five workstreams dedicated to the priority action areas ahead of the full guidance documents that are set for release in December 2023.

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All Seated

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In working with thousands of event and meeting venues around the world, we’ve seen firsthand the best practices and marketing toolkits used today to increase venue discoverability and reach. And employing a content marketing strategy is one of the best ways to ensure your event or meeting venue is found online.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. Their living document strategy enables Greater Miami and The Beaches (GM&B) to address urbanization, globalization and climate change.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2019

24 Kitchen Street, an independent music venue in Liverpool, has slammed Liverpool City Council for “failing to protect grassroots and independent music in the city.”. The claim comes after Liverpool City Council granted permission for windows to be installed to a building development next door to the venue. Liverpool City Council.

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Eventtia

APRIL 20, 2022

For instance, not every venue is ideal in accomodating hybrid events, and while choosing the right venue is already quite challenging for a standard event, it’s going to be even more challenging with hybrid events. Less flexible: an in-person event is limited by geographical limitations, venue size, and other factors.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 22, 2021

Do capacity limits for indoor meetings include event staff? If the capacity is 50 people, can you have 50 attendees seated for dinner plus your event staff (this does not include venue staff) that is not seated, instead walking around space working event, or is the 50 everyone in the room whether you are seated or not?”. Here in D.C.,

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