Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

More and more colleges are offering post graduate event planning degrees and diplomas in Hospitality Industry related fields. From Hotel and/or F&B Management to travel and tourism to event and conference planning. The hardest part of launching a new career is getting your foot in that door.

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Planner WIre

AUGUST 9, 2017

Meeting and event planners travel. Some travel a little, some travel a lot. Some travel so much that their plants all dry up and the dog left a note on the door that said “yo stranger, I am outta here” Thankfully, my travel schedule is right in between the two extremes. They just have too.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

It does not have to matter if the event is large scale or small scale. An event strategy ensures that the focus of the event is maintained throughout the virtual corporate events planning and execution process. It simply gives a better event experience to the audience. .

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Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

You need to think of smaller costs like taxes, fees, gratuity, marketing, and travel. Here are some things to consider for budget line items: Costs to travel to your event: Is there a room block for your event? Think about the absolute worst things that could happen and plan accordingly.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

It does not have to matter if the event is large scale or small scale. An event strategy ensures that the focus of the event is maintained throughout the virtual corporate event planning and execution process. It simply gives a better event experience to the audience.

Corporate Events 156

Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

Through ORRganized Events, Amy has coordinated a variety of multi-day educational conferences, golf tournaments, air shows and fundraisers. In addition to conference and event planning she has since expanded her business to include association management. Weather, economy, travel issues, any number of things.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 23, 2018

Excel templates grant users far more flexibility than printable budgets, making them ideal for complex events with multiple moving parts. Smartsheet Event Budget Workbook and Conference Planning Worksheet. Tidyform Event Budget and Chart Template. Event marketing. Travel costs. Additional event staff.

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Food and Beverage Venues Entertainment Social Media 74

Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

Are you offering full travel and hotel plus a per diem? Incentivize engagement before and after the conference. If you use a mobile event app like Guidebook, you can have your keynote speaker complete a contact card to swap information with attendees who want to continue the conversation. Define your audience. Outline the perks.

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Speakers Social Media Event Apps Conference 79

Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Event blogs are chock full of goodies to help organizers and attendees get the most out of their conference planning and event going experience. Event Trends & News Blogs. The Bizzabo Blog has been listed by Capterra as the number one event planning resource for organizers, let alone the best blog.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. At this point, I decided to start up my own wedding and event planning business. My husband and I love to travel.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

If you are chosen to be a conference organizer, you should take it as an opportunity to give back to the society. In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

In the press release regarding the acquisition , Mike McIlwain, president and CEO of PSAV stated “We are very excited to partner with Blackstone, one of the world’s preeminent investors in the hotel, tradeshow, travel and leisure, and business services sectors, to support the next phase of PSAV’s growth,” Mike went on to state “Through this partnership, (..)

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

The last perk of incorporating breakout sessions at your next event is that the audience leaves your event feeling like their time wasn’t wasted on the same old, same old. We all know with travel, conference passes, and lodging, conferences are not cheap. What time do you want the event to end?

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Conference Speakers Wireless Event Planning 88

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Or, a conference with a more open-minded demographic might have musicians or performers during networking breaks. If your guests have traveled far and wide for your event, it’s likely they will want to explore the new city in the evening before returning to the hotel.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Founder of Endless Events , Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons , Will is an expert in making event AV less complex and reducing stress in the event planning process. Request Jim to speak at your conference here Kate Patay Who is she? Check out the new age event software.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

For a small three-day industry conference of approximately 1,000 attendees, that translates into over 12,500 pounds of discards — about the same as four compact cars producing 530 metric ton equivalents of CO 2. What Is Green Event Planning? Event marketing and promotion. Meeting and event venues. Accommodation.

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Event Apps Food and Beverage Transportation Sustainability 36

Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The CDC released more information on Tuesday and provided additional precautions travelers can take, but what can event organizers do to prepare? As the Spring 2020 trade show and event season kicks into high gear, here are some preparations you may want to consider implementing at your event. Create a Contingency Plan.

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Expo Logic

MAY 29, 2020

No Travel Costs or Hassle. Exhibitors and sponsors will save considerable funds by not having to travel or take time away from work to participate in your event. This means they will likely have more money to spend on sponsorships and promotional upgrades that they may have had to invest in travel.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2020

While we are all eager to get back to interacting on the trade show floor or in between sessions, it is likely that events will continue to host a virtual component to cater to those that aren’t ready to travel or prefer to attend online.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There are a few considerations to keep in mind while developing your event schedule : Remember your event's objective. Every part of your event schedule should be supporting or promoting these goals. Include enough padding to account for travel, transition time and minor emergencies, like technical difficulties.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

I couldn’t bear to continue being in a culture where I am unwilling to be fully immersed in learning event production or other areas of event planning. The best example that I used to describe my controversy is similar to when you travel to another country. Refusing to assist across the board to all team members.

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Events Hospitality Conference Travel 76

Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Look, we all know that meeting and event planning is hard work and anything that can help us relax is good in my book. I tend to be more of a nose to the grindstone, plow through type of person and I think that most of us in the event industry fall into this category. Source: Giphy. Source: Giphy. per month. Will it work?

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Look, we all know that meeting and event planning is hard work and anything that can help us relax is good in my book. I tend to be more of a nose to the grindstone, plow through type of person and I think that most of us in the event industry fall into this category. Source: Giphy. Source: Giphy. per month. Will it work?

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