EventSource

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re just kicking off your venue search and would like to have your wedding in the east end of the GTA, this article is exactly what you’ve been looking for! To help you start narrowing down your options, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular wedding venues in the Durham region. Our suggestion?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! And this, of course, includes venues! From creating broadcast studios of their own to offering monetary incentives, find out how venues are adapting to the hybrid future, and becoming hybrid venues in their own right! Source: PCMA.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Sign up for a free trial.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting venues aren’t always the best fit for participant-driven events, and I’m looking for meeting spaces for my upcoming 1½ day participation techniques workshops that concentrate on inexpensive simplicity and flexibility rather than glitz and expensive high-end features. Know a venue that would be a great fit?

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like? Food and beverage party supplies.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We should start by saying that venues everywhere have put in tons of work to be able to host literally any kind of event right now. Whatever you are planning — in-person, virtual, or hybrid — there is a venue that can help make it happen. So to help you out, here’s our top 6 questions we would ask a venue before booking.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The following article highlights the significance of accessible facilities in event venues, discussing ADA compliance, accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and how venues can go beyond basic requirements to ensure all attendees feel welcome and valued.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2025

But at the same time, I like to think that wellness is a key priority for me as a person, and I’m developing deep respect—and connection—with events and venues that find holistic and innovative ways to weave wellness into the overall event experience. I don’t do it alone, at 6 a.m. it was hard not to be intrigued.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

By giving full consideration to the scope of your event at this stage, you have done the major groundwork for the planning process later on and have made it easier to make decisions regarding budgets, staffing and date and venue selection (which we will discuss next). Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date. First the venue.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

For those of you who are in the midst of planning a special event, you may be wondering how you can keep your carbon footprint small despite the fact that large events often result in a lot of waste – especially in the food service department! Toben Food by Design. Elana Kochman Owner and Director Toben Food by Design.

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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. Michelle Sanabria – Wedding Coordinator at Hidden Barn Venue.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Venues are the foundation for making amazing brand memories. The right venue allows for seamless delivery of high-quality experiences and content to an engaged, enthusiastic audience. . There’s both an art and science to finding hidden gems and choosing a venue that will set your event up for success.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . Food and beverage. Meeting Venue. Where so ever place the event is happening at, it is known as the meeting venue.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 22, 2022

There might be food and beverage issues, speaker cancellations, or even natural disasters or emergencies, but if you develop a plan, you’ll be able to guarantee the best possible outcome in any situation. If your catering falls through, make sure you have the numbers for three awesome food trucks in the area. Do a walkthrough.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this article, we break down exactly how to throw a Halloween party and guide you step-by-step through the entire process, from selecting the right venue and refining the party’s theme to sending invitations and making a menu. When you think of your dream venue, what do you see? How many guests would you like to invite?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re planning an event, do you keep it on-site (say the hotel ballroom, for example) or do you take a group off-site for a unique venue? Most often the reason a meeting planner wants to use an off-site venue for an event is because there’s something unique, or special, about the particular venue. Transportation.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When it comes to organizing large-scale events like expos, galas, and corporate meetings, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is selecting the right venue. The venue sets the tone for the event, influences attendee experience, and impacts logistics.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’s Smart Chat Live! If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples. We wrote this article to streamline this process for you, in classic Planning Pod-fashion.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When people come to us in search of a venue management software solution , they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors Tripleseat and Caterease. And these are necessary questions to ask in the early stages while you are researching event management software for your event venue, restaurant or hotel. Tripleseat.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most unique meeting rooms – from large to small, formal to casual, and everything in between – and give you all the details you need to make your search easier. Vantage Venues Inquire Now ( 19 ) EventSource.ca Gardiner Museum Inquire Now ( 2 ) EventSource.ca

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most unique meeting rooms – from large to small, formal to casual, and everything in between – and give you all the details you need to make your search easier. Vantage Venues Inquire Now ( 19 ) EventSource.ca Gardiner Museum Inquire Now ( 2 ) EventSource.ca

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. Let’s take a deeper look at what makes up a BEO. What Is a Banquet Event Order? How is a BEO typically used?

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SpotMe Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

For example: Name of event Event format (virtual, in-person, hybrid) Date Time Location Purpose Expected attendance Equipment Staff Audio and visual needs Food and beverage Step 2 Event requesters submit the event request form to the appropriate person or department to approve it. It makes the approval process much more efficient.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

But if you’re serving food and beverage at your event it’s important to keep in mind the type of venue, the timing and the menu itself. You just need to think about your food and beverage as you’re planning the event. You just need to think about your food and beverage as you’re planning the event.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

There is still production needed for virtual, but the additional A/V costs are not going to outweigh the cost-savings from having a smaller venue, less food & beverage costs, and other items needed on site. See this article about Innovative Virtual Ideas – Reinventing the Virtual Experience for Non-profits.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages? What protocols do you have in place to ensure food safety and hygiene? There will also be plenty of food and beverage options for everyone, regardless of if an attendee is trying to stick to a diet and/or refraining from alcohol.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2023

ChatGPT can gather a list of the laws and regulations of your destination, as well as inform you about the local culture, colloquialisms, music, art and food. This article appears in the digital-only May 2023 issue. This can be especially true for international travel. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). Get started today >>. What are your “must-haves” and “nice-to-haves”?

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Eventsforce

APRIL 16, 2019

After all, there is only so much that a physical venue can accommodate without running into capacity and Health & Safety issues. After all, there is usually food and beverage available, then you have the networking opportunities and of course speakers need to be paid. Did you enjoy reading this article?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

Food: Yes, plated dinners sets a certain tone. Plus, there is less food waste because diners only take what they want. Read More : Wellness on a Budget: Five Cost-Effective Ideas to Elevate Wellness in Your Meetings Examples: Cancellation policies: Go through them for whatever you’re booking—activities, venue, entertainment.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 14, 2020

In this episode of Quick Tips for Event Pros, we will look at one of these tactics for boosting food and beverage sales and adding more clients – namely, giving away free samples and meals to jump start your catering sales. And you know how the kitchen is always the most crowded room at a party?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

See what the same venue would give you for booking again for the next year. Ask if food and beverage spend above the contracted minimum could count toward the room block minimum. This article appears in the May/June 2023 issue. One of our clients has seen success with this activity.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Signage Display sponsor logos on banners, posters, and directional signage throughout the event venue. PR/media coverage Include sponsors in press releases, media interviews, and event-related articles.

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