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Remote-Work Movement Changing Downtown Atmospheres

MeetingsNet

With office-occupancy rates below 60 percent in many cities, there are fewer dining, entertainment, and other service options than before Covid. Should planners add this factor to their site-selection research? The reason? cities; New York is at 46 percent, says this Wall Street Journal article.

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Are Family-friendly Conferences in Your Future?

Smart Meetings

If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way. This will help narrow down the venue. This could mean places with fun attractions such as theme parks, zoos or historic sites. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites.

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Trademark introduces SiteSelect

Event Industry News

With an extensive history in film and event production, Trademark SiteSelect applies a creative and technical lens to each location, helping companies select and secure the most effective venue, at the optimal price, at the desired time. . We are turning this global knowledge into a stand-alone service in Trademark SiteSelect.

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How To Plan An Event

ePly

Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. This will help you choose the theme, venue, content, and timing of the event.

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CVBs and DMOs: A Hidden Resource for Meeting and Event Professionals

Eventsforce

These organisations can provide you with the following information and more: Suggestions and help facilitating event activities, entertainment, and speakers. A: If a planner is just starting a search, the CVB and DMO can provide support when looking for a venue or hotel by consolidating and bridging communication with these properties.

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Should you hire a virtual event planner?

Coterie Spark

The only thing that has changed is the locale and venue. Instead of a ballroom or conference center in a host city, the location is the cloud and the venue is whatever platform you choose. You’d typically have food and drinks, possibly some background music or live entertainment, branded swag, and networking opportunities.

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A Blueprint for the Future of Meeting Venues

All Seated

This same thinking applies to meeting venues. Anticipating planners and attendees’ future needs is a lot like trying to select the winning numbers in a lottery. However, there are several key indicators trending now that point to what the future of meeting venues might look like. Emphasis on Experiential.

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