Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the new meeting minimum.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Meeting Design Site Selections 422

The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

As companies return to hosting in-person events or actualize programs that were rebooked in the wake of Covid (plus leisure travel in full swing), availability for hotels, convention centers and meeting venues is more limited. Also, have a backup plan for any stranded speakers, such as filming a pre-recorded session in advance.

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Meeting Planning Meetings Food and Beverage Travel 52

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

Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches.

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Conference Planning Conference Site Selections Negotiating 40

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

It starts with site selections—being aware of city and state policies, including laws that could be discriminatory,” Clapes says. If the property allows it, implement an “All Gender Restroom” sign outside of the main meeting area during the event. Evaluate city policies and attitudes prior to committing. “It

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Meetings Site Selections Negotiating Speakers 75

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. Rachel Stephan is one part creative, one part entrepreneur, a 4-time mom ( sensov/ event marketing , Charlie, award-winning #eventtech snöball event influencer marketing , and Grayson) and an event industry speaker.

Social Media 90

Social Media Sustainability Site Selections Travel 90

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

When planning a big event , don’t forget to consider transportation during the site selection process. Have a backup plan for speakers and entertainment. Speaker mishaps are common in events, and a poorly handled one can mean the difference between a fabulous event and a forgettable dud.

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Transportation Travel Contracts Site Selections 40