Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. Most hotels would gladly pay a 10-percent commission to a third party that truly delivers incremental business. Let’s take a look at both.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

For refunds, take the lead from what airlines and hotels are doing for individual cancellations. Promise your community that you will update the website every two weeks leading up to that. Don’t break that promise. Refunds and FAQs.

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InitLive

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

With an excellent event team and a good strategy, you can plan and organize a successful conference for your organization. However, approaching conference planning with outdated methods can lead to a slow and exhausting planning process. Event Planning Automation. Event Planning Automation.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

Her boss apparently thought she should spend all her time out “doing meeting planning” and not hanging out in a hotel conference room. One planner even had to ask anonymously if it was “okay for her to have a desk” from which to work on site. Open Up that Tent.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

When we apply this concept to the world of events, this would translate to venue and hotel fossil fuel emissions and supplier freight transport. Eric Wallinger is director of sustainability at MeetGreen where his focus on resources and the environment is complemented by 20 years of experience in event and conference planning and delivery.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. After moving to the United States, she earned a meeting management and MBA while working full-time in sales departments of various hotels.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Also, key cards will not exist at many hotels in a few years. Bag Inserts. No one has ever changed their opinion of a brand through this ineffective marketing tactic. Branded Key Cards. See bag inserts. Everyone Wins” Posters. Sure it helps grow attendance and revenue, but it doesn’t help your profession.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

In her new position as director of hotel sales at Visit Houston after 15 years in the hotel industry, Melinda Mintz spoke with Smart Meetings about her personal and professional journey. She helped push me into the conference planning role and it really helped me launch my career in the meetings and planning industry.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Overloaded account and project managers — Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Room turnovers and refreshes — Many hotels have not been able to replace their setup crews to provide the same service levels as they did pre-pandemic.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. Of course, many of the larger conferences have planners that know their way around a convention center – or at least they had better know their way around.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A conference planning guide is designed to help walk you through the various steps required when planning an event. Finding the right conference planning guide can be a task in itself. However be careful as many of these planning guides are actually a marketing tool designed to pitch a sale to you.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Are you part of the meeting and conference planning world? So many of us in the conference and event planning world have found that using conference and event planning software solutions can enhance and improve the planning approach and progression. Conference Planning Software – Help is Here!

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

You don’t have to look very far to find a conference planning checklist. And when you Google the term, there certainly is no shortages of websites where you can get conference planning checklist ideas. Which started me thinking about which items would be considered crucial for a conference planning checklist.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Hotels are raising rates for both leisure and group business as they are currently experiencing strong demand in many markets. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8% Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. increase in group air rates, in North America.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

A clear and concise conference planning checklist will not only contribute to the success of your event, but will also help keep you organized and sane…both definite musts in successful conference planning! The best way to an organized event is an uber organized event planning checklist.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Choose the right event tech tools to help you streamline different aspects of planning and executing your conference, like registration, check-in, networking, panel discussion, and more. Planning the Perfect Conference Starts Months in Advance Conference planning is a complex yet rewarding journey.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. PSAV acquires Southern Audio Visual , with the acquisition came valuable partnerships with luxury hotels and strengthened their hold on key markets. Will this merger change that? Kelso & Co.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Once you know the date, you can plan all the other aspects. Some will have hotels nearby or even on the venue’s property. Hotels and Resorts.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

This time, a good percentage of the attendees were able to travel and got to experience a hurricane from the comfort of their hotel room. This association had already planned a hybrid offering that included livestreaming general sessions and select concurrents. In November, it was Hurricane Nicole’s turn to put a damper on client No.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great? Twitter.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great? Twitter.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? In our hotels parking lot. located on the campus of Duke University. What was great?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Conference delegate hotels – removing water/coffee pods/hygiene products. AMSA2019 to AMSA conference), or. Remaining challenges – beyond immediate conference planning: Plastic wrapping on prepared food (hygiene issues for catering). Glass sugar dispensers and teaspoons (reduce need for individual sachets).

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In aggregate, the 2020 CMI 25 executed more than 165,000 corporate meetings and over 8,000 incentive travel programs in 2019, and those events used more than 15 million room-nights at hotels and resorts around the world. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image. Published: Bishop-McCann Image 1_1.jpg.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are 50%-80% of your conference attendees in your programming at any given time? Or are they filling the hallways, hotel spa and lounge, local restaurants, coffee shops and bars conversing with others? Or are they visiting the local tourist attractions?

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

If you're creative you might like corporate planning with big budgets, or wedding and special event planning. If you love the hotel side of things, you might want to work as a conference service manager or sales person. You might find a fit with non-profit events, sporting events, fundraising events.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

One piece of advice stood out most: planning event security is not a task that should be accomplished in isolation. Planning for security involves a wide variety of stakeholders, and they should be engaged at the beginning of the event or conference planning process.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. What is a Convention?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. After moving to the United States, she earned a meeting management and MBA while working full-time in sales departments of various hotels.

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

Are you offering full travel and hotel plus a per diem? Incentivize engagement before and after the conference. To learn more about booking a keynote speaker, download our free 70-page professional conference planning guide ! Define your audience. Why are your attendees relevant? Outline the perks. Is there a speaker fee?

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I have a degree in Hotel Management and Business. I reached the position of Hotel General Manager and finally Events Manager of a large leading world hotel. At this point, I decided to start up my own wedding and event planning business. My hotel management experience included event and conference planning.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

Imagine how would it be if you came to the conference and were left completely alone. You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. It would be the bee’s knees if someone lend you a hand or gave a pamphlet or brochure with conference basics.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

But do keep in mind the definition of Virtual Conference we are using here. How do you choose the right platform for Virtual Conferences? We review the 6 best virtual conference platform options to suit your needs. So whatever your conference plans, our guide will help. Conferences were different.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

This venue is a sleek and sophisticated getaway for all your attendees, and event boasts special rates for prestige hotels like the Le Meriden Hotel. Francis Suite at The Westin Hotel. Francis Suite at The Westin Hotel in Union Square is the ideal venue for corporate meetings. The Palace Hotel. The Westin St.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. She has been a development leader in the hotel sales industry for more than 20 years, most recently as director of sales for Saratoga Resort and Spa in Wyoming. Cindy Hart. Amanda Hawkins-Vogel. Ken Barnes.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2020

Watch our webinar on How to Negotiate Hotel WiFi! ?? Your All-Out Guide to Conference Planning. How to Build “The Dream Event Planning Team”. ?? Event WiFi: How To Use WiFi As An Event Sponsorship Asset. ? Using WiFi as a sponsorship asset is one thing. Negotiating Event WiFi is another. 8-minute video).

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

However, compared to other cities, the pace of London’s meeting, conference and events sector can sometimes leave the client feeling that London is lacking the hospitality associated with the city’s tourism. Excellent hospitality should be a key principal for hotels whether dealing with guests on leisure or business trips.

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