Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s start with the more uplifting reason why you should increase your event budget in 2023. We’re predicting that in 2023, we’ll see more corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions than in the last three years. . Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance).

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Events are coming back but planning an event looks nothing like it used to. Venue and governmental regulations keep changing. Event budgets were the focus of part IV of our virtual series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events. Missed Part IV of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up.

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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. Request a free trial and see how.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Set your event objectives. What is the purpose of the event? When will the event take place?

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Mike May, president of Brightspot Incentives & Events, said he tells clients to expect increases of around 30 percent for airfares, 20 percent for guest rooms, and 10 percent for food and beverage.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of. Brand Events.

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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.

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Social Tables

APRIL 24, 2018

The Loge is one of the most renowned venues on the PGA TOUR. At the event, it opened into a shared, luxurious lounge area with all-inclusive food and beverage and ended on a comfortable viewing deck with a bird’s-eye view of all the excitement on the 15 th green.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Catering companies with mobile set-ups come with their own unique set of event planning needs. And for Cascadia Pizza , a full-service food truck and catering business, those planning needs are even more niche. Creating custom food & beverage packages in minutes.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. Food & Beverage. Banquet Event Orders.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This concept, first introduced at the event, proved successful and serves as a model for other cities. 72-meter-long table set on Tübinger Straße Fine dining experience with rescued vegetables that would have otherwise been discarded After experiencing the Urban Future event I came back for a more extensive site visit.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

For example, if after evaluating your previous event, you realize you overspent on food, you can go into your high-level plan with a better understanding of how you’ll need to adjust your budget. You can begin by listing out the items that are must-haves, like a venue or catering. Did you go way over on printing costs?

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you haven’t planned a pop-up event before, here are 7 tips for planning a successful event. Although just about any public place can be converted into a venue, when planning the location having an element of surprise is important. Select locations that distinguish your brand from other pop-up events.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To help kickstart your event planning journey, we’ve compiled a list of the Best of Texas Event Vendors, based on reviews and event organizer feedback. The national chain of print shops offers a wide variety of services, including small paper prints or posters to unique swag or branded food items.

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ePly

JANUARY 31, 2024

Even if you know how to create one, look closer at what an event RFP needs to be as effective as possible. A Request for Proposal is a comprehensive document that helps to identify suitable venues, beverages, food, and suppliers in these areas to meet an event’s needs. What is a Request for Proposal?

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution. Among the most popular in the events industry are corporate budgets, attendee registration fees, partner sponsorships, and/or donations.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you haven’t planned a pop-up event before, here are 7 tips for planning a successful event. Although just about any public place can be converted into a venue, when planning the location having an element of surprise is important. Select locations that distinguish your brand from other pop-up events.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. if the venue allows it, suggests Cole.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. You may be surprised how down-to-earth their suggestions are.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. GEVME’s Virtual Event Builder.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. GEVME’s Virtual Event Builder.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

Almost every event imaginable can be conducted virtually including trade shows, conferences, career expos, corporate events, etc. There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

Almost every event imaginable can be conducted virtually including trade shows, conferences, career expos, corporate events, etc. There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Identify your needs You might start by asking: how do I find sponsors for an event? Instead, try asking yourself: what part of my event requires financial support? Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Going virtual?

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Event Farm

APRIL 1, 2021

Here is the panel’s recap on the six event safety factors to consider: airflow/ventilation, masks, social distancing, duration of proximity, health screening, and sanitization. #1: Find out what your venue has done to improve airflow”. Although many venues have upgraded their system, don’t assume yours has. 6: Sanitization.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

A relatively simple sketch of where tables, chairs, stages, furniture and other items should be placed in an event room or space. And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. But in reality, practically EVERYTHING depends on your event layout, like: How your event flows.

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Planning Pod

MAY 7, 2020

Over the coming months, as states begin to ease social distancing restrictions, restaurants, venues, retail stores, office buildings and other public spaces will find themselves on the front lines trying to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while simultaneously trying to serve customers well, take care of their needs AND stay in business.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Food and beverage events. Venues that don’t allow sanding or drilling. Smaller venues. What we offer is an authentic solution to temporary structures that uses board made from recycled pulp, does not use harmful to the environment products and is fully recyclable. Ideal for: Convex’s. Short build up times.

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Event planning is one of the best professions for people who like to travel, want to travel more, or are just tired of sitting at a desk all the time. Organizing events is a great way to get away from desk life and out and about. You’ll get to be onsite at venues all the time, outside, inside, and on your feet.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) These attendees will remember interacting with your out-of-the-box virtual event. What’s your budget?

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

What are the disadvantages of in-person events? Cost In-person events often require a sizable budget to pull off. Logistical challenges Planning an in-person event also presents many logistical difficulties. Find the perfect venue Selecting the right venue is crucial for the success of your in-person events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. A small venue can be booked and set up with equipment, lighting, and sufficient space to accommodate the speakers, and the event can then be streamed online for the live audience.

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