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A Visual Guide to 18 of the Best Summer Venue Ideas

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From breezy ocean views and city rooftops to twinkling string lights in the woods, we’ve created a visual summer venues guide so you don’t have to look far to be inspired for your next event. The season opens doors to the variety of venues event planners can take advantage of, from beaches to rooftops to banquets and more.

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Let Us Do the Heavy Lifting

Unique Venues

Last week we held our Unique Venues Annual Member Conference in Portland, Oregon, a city that is unique in and of itself. Our Unique Venues family considers it a privilege to be with our members and gain valuable feedback about our niche in the hospitality industry. Let Us Do The Heavy Lifting. By: Alyson Salem.

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7 Bold and Brazen Ways to Boost Attendee Engagement

Planning Pod

And hence commenced a sort of scavenger hunt that took you to vacant parking lots and warehouses until you found the venue, which when you got close enough you could hear the kickdrum pounding out “oonch, oonch, oonch, oonch” Paradise found. ” Hells yeah … a cross-social-media scavenger hunt.

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Fundamental Event Planning Tips: These Never Go Out of Style

Guidebook

Bend WebCAM is a digital marketing conference in Bend, Oregon, with a reputation for their attendee experience, world-class speakers and attention to detail. He even got an Oregon server’s permit so he can jump behind the bar and serve up Bend’s craft beers. They’re more likely to understand the event’s culture and tone.”.

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7 Bold and Brazen Ways to Boost Attendee Engagement

Planning Pod

And hence commenced a sort of scavenger hunt that took you to vacant parking lots and warehouses until you found the venue, which when you got close enough you could hear the kickdrum pounding out “oonch, oonch, oonch, oonch” Paradise found. ” Hells yeah … a cross-social-media scavenger hunt.

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18 Event Trends Poised to Shake Up Hospitality & Group Business in 2018

Social Tables

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. So you can expect non-traditional venues to pick up in popularity. Better buckle up!

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Concerns about using facial analysis at events

Conferences that Work

Clearview AI , an American facial recognition company, maintains a database of 20 billion matchable facial photos, many scraped from social media networks, which until 2022 was available not only to government agencies but also private companies. Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue. Over a dozen U.S.

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