Hospitality Site Selections Speakers Venues 
SmartMeetings
APRIL 30, 2019
Starting with our site selection, we can begin the process of helping to keep our attendees safer. Here are a few simple things to do during your next hotel or venue inspection. . See what parts of the venue are only accessible with keys and what areas get locked up at night. Include Safety at the Walk-Through.
Event Leadership Institute
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Most planners answering them have no idea, while most of the venues and other sell-side suppliers are way too optimistic, with little to base it on. All of this will make managing venue guarantees more challenging.
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Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 16, 2018
If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. Get Touristy. Get Sporty. Get Your Party On.
Plan Your Meetings
JUNE 27, 2016
Meeting or event design elements cover a wide array of details ranging from thematic tie-ins, signage, audiovisual production, speaker selection, technology use, seating, room set-ups, food and beverage menus and program content. Select program content and delivery formats. Select program content and delivery formats.
The Castle Group
AUGUST 23, 2022
From a labor perspective, the hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Seek venues that have embraced mobile check in, online ordering and other technologies, and where the staff-to-guest ratio remains high. Would a tented event or a unique venue such as a museum or sports arena fit for the setting?
PCMA Convene
JULY 31, 2017
While the idea is to spotlight individuals, more than one participant chose to submit multiple nominations for the same destination or venue — meaning they wanted to recognize everyone who worked on their program. Convention Special-Event Venue Services. Not only did he go with the ow as speakers changed their minds on equipment, etc.,
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 18, 2017
On site visits, planners should ask hotels and venues about their crisis management plans. Are the hospitality staff informed, trained and well-practiced in case of an emergency? Are there staff available on-site who can perform first aid if necessary? Have a backup plan for speakers and entertainment.
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