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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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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

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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8 Best Practices for Planning Corporate Events

Eventinterface

Site selection can make or break a meeting. Historically, a venue’s location and reputation can be a strong draw for an event. However, if the location is in direct conflict with the branding and messaging of the company hosting the event, then that particular venue may have an adverse effect on attendance numbers.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

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. App/Tech Provider Support. Av/Tech Support. Faith Ward.

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5 Things Planners Can Learn from the Presidential Inauguration

SmartMeetings

On site visits, planners should ask hotels and venues about their crisis management plans. Are there staff available on-site who can perform first aid if necessary? It’s not usually as simple as that, but innovative tech can certainly enhance events , boost attendee enjoyment and provide valuable analytical data.