Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As you start building out your holiday event to-do list, you’re probably searching for tips and tools to make the process a little easier to manage this time around. Integrated event planning software could be the secret weapon your team needs. Why Should I Use Event Management Software for Holiday Party Planning?

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Below is a comprehensive analysis of these trends, with a focus on the implications for event organisers and venues. Overall Trends in Enquiries and Bookings Total Enquiries and RFP Value The data reveals a mixed picture for 2024: While the number of enquiries has decreased, the value of those enquiries has increased slightly.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These developments impacted event professionals, creating a period of adaptation and transformation within an industry valued at $1 trillion worldwide. As we step into 2024, the event planning industry is projected to experience a growth rate of 6.4% This comeback shows a move toward a more standard but modern event framework.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Event planning is a juggling act of competing priorities, tight timelines, and multiple moving pieces. Traditionally, event planners have had to rely on a disjointed mix of tools and workflows to get it all done—using email for communication and registration, Excel to manage schedules, PowerPoint for promo materials, and more.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Based on research derived from booking trends, it’s clear that experiences (and travel) are at the top of their list,” says Pallotta, “Marriott is building and evolving our portfolio of brands to meet those needs into the future including diversifying into apartments, mid-scale hotels that meet every budget, glamping and cruise offerings.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2024

As in, what actions a planner should take, what they should ask and what they should expect when booking well-known names —people like Martha Stewart , Shaq, Mark Cuban and Warren Buffett—for keynotes? The post What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers appeared first on Smart Meetings. What Does that Mean for Planners?

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

As pandemic conditions continue to change, do you feel that you must wade through wave after wave of information to seek answers and solutions to plan safe live events? Our two previous events focused on event safety best practices from a public health perspective and a legal perspective.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 18, 2021

Book a group glassblowing workshop. Events, which fit up to 450 people, are beautifully offset by the museum’s collection of classic, contemporary and community art—tours of which can be arranged for up to 50 guests. The post The Art of Event Planning appeared first on Smart Meetings. American Visionary Art Museum.

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JULY 26, 2022

From picking the perfect genre — an indie band might be better at an event with a dance floor than a wine tasting, for example — to pinning down […]. Whether you’re organizing a concert or looking for performers to give your food fair or market some ambience, the right musicians can make all the difference.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Meeting and event planners have to keep current to continuously manage a range of fields – analyzing data, planning, communicating, and most importantly transforming ideas into real experiences. Needless to say, this complicated discipline of event marketing is powered by productivity. Prioritizing the Tasks.

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MARCH 1, 2021

Chicago’s Haymarket Books is a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher that works to highlight the struggle for social and economic justice. Their books focus on important topics like Black politics, prison abolition, Black Lives Matter, and police brutality.

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JUNE 9, 2021

The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. Watch recordings of every session here.

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement transforming industries, and the event planning world is no exception. But here’s the good news: event planners and venues are embracing innovative, eco-friendly strategies to reduce their footprint. Here are the top strategies making waves in eco-friendly event planning.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The partnership, which commenced this month (October), will provide MIA members with regular updates and travel trips as Avanti invests in a dedicated MICE Business development role to create a streamlined booking solution for delegates when travelling to meetings and events.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Maybe you read to relax. Or to learn. To pass time. Or to look smart. All good reasons. Or maybe you don’t read at all, but have been meaning to start. Regardless of your motive, reading is no doubt good for you. It has been proven to boost intelligence in kids and make you more […].

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 24, 2025

According to new data from Engage , corporate hospitality bookings for Royal Ascot 2025 show a remarkable change in whos showing up. The growth is sharp, deliberate, and its making the event more dynamic than ever. This years bookings arent just about statustheyre about results.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Event planning terms are nothing new. But throw in event tech terms like ‘breakout rooms’, ‘RTMP’, and ‘VOD’ that are crucial to know for hybrid and virtual event planning. Feeling unsure about common hybrid and virtual event terms? Event planning terms: A. Event planning terms: B.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Book: Intentional Event Design , by Tahira Endean Event design has never been more relevant. As we saw the entire industry quickly pivot from in-person to online events, we learned that successful events are not as much about the technology you use, as it is about the purpose and intention behind it.

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MAY 21, 2019

Whether you’re interested in coordinating smaller networking events or large corporate events like conferences, creating an event marketing strategy has serious benefits for your business. The post The 2019 Guide to Event Marketing: Strategies, Ideas, and Examples appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

GO DEEPER : 5 Ways to Streamline Your Corporate Event Planning Is Event Software Worth It? But an all-in-one event management platform like EventUp Planner eliminates these drains on company resources while driving greater ROI. The post Is Event Software Worth It?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Trend #4: Elevated Menus QR code menus aren’t going anywhere in the hospitality and restaurant industries, but the current trend in the event planning industry requires looking above and beyond the expected. Design-forward and elevated menus are in style for 2024 events. Learn More!

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Business of Events (TBOE), in association with Venue Performance, has published its Events Economy Tracker for Q3 2024. The tracker, which analyses data from a sample of 350 venues from across the UK, details comparative booking trends, revenue per delegate, booking lead times, and delegate numbers.

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Attendease

MAY 31, 2023

Before the arrival of modern event planning tools, planning great events was no easy feat. The development of today’s tools has allowed organizations and teams alike to unlock their creative potential, maximize resources, and deliver exceptional events with ease.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here The Importance of Data in Event Marketing When you track ROI, you can see which marketing efforts are working and which ones aren’t. Without proper measurement, it’s impossible to determine which marketing efforts drive bookings and which merely consume resources.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Her latest book, Go Big or Go Home , outlines five ways to create a memorable customer experience. The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. It’s what differentiates a ‘good’ event from a ‘great’ one. This is a guest post by Diana Kander.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Choose and Book a Venue That Aligns with Your Vision Your venue is a vital part of the event experience, as it sets the ambiance and can affect logistics, such as transportation and accommodation. Event Agenda example powered by Eventtia. Plan a Comprehensive Marketing and Promotion Strategy Promotion is critical to attendance.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 12, 2025

As a key part of our Event Planning Blueprint community, Addie has built her company, The Event Company , into a powerhouse that plans 45+ events annually with a team of over 15 employees. Shes not only a phenomenal entrepreneur but also an inspiring leader in the event planning industry.

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EventSource

JANUARY 30, 2025

Vendors Featured in this Article 21 Reviews Fab Fte Event Plan. Event Planner 1 Review Destiny Weddings Event Planner 1 Review Lovever Weddings & E. Event Planner 96 Reviews Designed Dream Event. Event Planner 26 Reviews SJ Soire Event Planner 4 Reviews Ever After by Justin.

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Eventtia

APRIL 4, 2025

If youve planned and managed events already, youre probably familiar with at least some event planning problems and solutions. Meanwhile, if youre organizing your first event, its even easier to underestimate the workload. If one stage is carried out incorrectly, the whole event could go down the tubes.

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Attendease

AUGUST 1, 2024

At Attendease, it’s always been our goal to provide planners with powerful yet intuitive tools that enable them to plan, manage, and simplify processes every step of the event planning journey. EventUp streamlines the event planning process by bringing the best venues across the US into one marketplace.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For a small investment of USD$149 per year, you can gain access to all the content curated and produced by event industry influencer, Liz Caruso, including access to their global Techsytalk conference, access to recordings from previous events, y ear-round access to the community, m onthly educational content, and more!

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. How have things changed for event organizers? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your career goals at the same time. There’s no way around that.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 5, 2023

Sightseeing opportunities, cultural exploration, checking a destination off a bucket list, and creating a lasting impression are all benefits of a destination event. Read on to discover how this one decision can take your event planning from basic to unbelievable! Pro Tip: Visit before you book! The perfect destination.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Many corporations have sustainability goals that extend to their event planning, requiring venues and destinations to support green initiatives. Unexpected cancellations, attendance fluctuations, and travel restrictions have made rigid contracts a dealbreaker.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Event planning is like juggling ten tasks at once from logistics and budgets to last-minute changes all while staying calm under pressure. Thats why having an event planning checklist and a clear plan is key. Download the Event Planning Checklist as an Excel file to customize and share with your team.

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