Event Marketer

JULY 1, 2024

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT MEETINGS & EVENTS Caesars Entertainment Meetings & Events offers iconic venues and top-notch with 20 nationwide destinations. Our clients often will use space and meeting options at our multiple venues in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. million square feet of meeting space.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Van Halen ‘s 1982 World Tour performance contract contained a provision calling for them to be provided backstage with a bowl of M&Ms from which all the brown candies had been removed. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com. ” I can’t post materials on the walls.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Read More : How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs The value of joint education and assets not only offers implementable concepts but also provides practices to align the destination and the event organizer to conduct effective working relationships.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. Designing your meeting and then choosing a venue that can showcase your design will improve your meeting experience (and can save you big bucks!) This is the meeting industry’s biggest dirty secret. Sources for additional information. It is one.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

These events foster networking, education, and building a brand’s reputation. Finding and booking an appropriate event venue 2. 5 Ways to Streamline Corporate Event Planning Corporate event planners have a lot on their plates—from negotiating with venues and vendors to designing memorable experiences that “wow” attendees.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. more on average than their similarly educated and experienced non-union counterparts. For hospitality workers, the U.S.

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Event Guru

MARCH 4, 2025

Event Guru Software is a secure, cloud-based service designed to grow with venues and campuses that need to streamline their operations. Event Guru Software is a secure, cloud-based service designed to grow with venues and campuses that need to streamline their operations.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

Inadequate staffing at venues and hotels is the No. When asked, “If you are working with hotels and venues for future meetings or events, are you experiencing any of these difficulties? Select all that apply,” 39.69% of event marketers said a lack of adequate staffing at hotels and similar event venues is their top concern.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When looking at potential venues, ask what their current policies are around COVID-19. For both the venue and vendors, ensure you know what their postponement policies are before booking. For both the venue and vendors, ensure you know what their postponement policies are before booking.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

You have ensured your venue is “safe” with appropriate ventilation and distancing built-in to your site plan. The role of a PCA includes: ensuring the venue follows appropriate regulations, procure and distribute safety supplies, engage and educate staff, monitor local risk, and coordinate risk mitigation on-site.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. That said, conventions also aim to educate attendees via speeches, panels, and workshops. These aim to educate attendees on tech ideas and products while also encouraging networking.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

This commitment has led to more than a decade of work across venues and suppliers around the topics of waste, water, energy, supply-chain, social equity and social impact. For example, the weight of recycled material can actually be weighed on a scale, in ideal circumstances, or be tracked and reported through detailed venue hauling records.

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Event Farm

APRIL 24, 2017

If you want to appeal to your attendees, you'll need to find a way to incorporate a little bit of the South Beach vibe into your event—and the best way to do that will be with your venue. Finding a venue that meets your needs in terms of budget, location, and timeline—not to mention atmosphere and ambience—is not easy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There are a whole host of considerations when we’re choosing the destination and the venue but we really have to prepare for everything in new ways because it all intersects together and climate and sustainability are really at the heart of that,” Kent said. It’s affecting the dollars and cents that go into things.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Increasing Efforts on Client Education.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Large venues and events tend to generate an unnecessarily large amount of waste in a short period of time. Review venue and event services contracts to check whether there are any opportunities for waste reduction. Staff and volunteer education. This is not only expensive but also harmful to the environment. Food service.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. As the deputy Venue Manager, you would take the lead from contract signing for the planning and event delivery.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2021

The virtual site tour for Excel London features a series of videos for different venues within the complex. But planners still face an immediate challenge: booking meeting venues while travel remains off the table for many organizations and destinations. We don’t always have the time or budget to look at all the venues.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms. Eliminating alcohol reduces costs, especially at highly regulated pharma events and it puts the focus on the learning and the education. The medical industry isn’t the only relevant sector for this strategy.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 20, 2023

Have you ever had a promising consultation with a prospective client, and then they decide to forgo a planner because their venue has an on-site coordinator? This is a common occurrence for some planners because the couples do not understand that a venue coordinator is NOT their personal planner.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One great place to start is with these incredible sustainable venues , sure to make your Montréal event shine. Partner with ecologically sensitive venues. Many event venues have attained modern environmental standards. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

For mid-level attendees, in particular, virtual worked well for educational programs, Pineda reported. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”. Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution.

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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 ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Venues of Excellence (VoE) consortium members share the love of great coffee and like everything they stand for want to ensure their coffee offers the best quality and choice, so to welcome Paddy & Scott’s into the Preferred Partner Programme was a natural partnering choice.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

In the fifth of FICP’s new virtual education series, Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats, more than 200 participants explored how to book group business for future meetings, including immediate adjustments for events, and how those were not being written into RFPs for the long-term. Uncertainty Persists in the Short Term.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. There’s still a massive education process needed for venues to understand the value of investing in sustainable alternatives, or the implications of not.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan. Together, we educated guests on the journey from farm or wildlife to the table. Staff training: Educate your staff about common dietary restrictions and how to answer questions about ingredients accurately.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

How would you handle an unanticipated budget increase of $40,000 because the venue’s contract had fine print that dictated your client had to use the in-house preferred supplier for all breakout rooms? a consulting agency dedicated to reviewing and negotiating balanced event contracts. Register for webinar. Register for webinar.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Taking place on 19-20 June, The Meetings Show features a jam-packed programme with a stellar line up of meeting and event suppliers from across the globe, a thought-provoking education programme, and countless networking opportunities. There is something for everyone, whether just starting out in the industry or a senior leader.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. As of Friday, there are 109 signatories across venues, destinations, suppliers and hotels.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.) Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Nearly 60 global influencers from 18 countries were treated to four days of excursions, luaus, pool parties and meet-ups across The Four Seasons, Lanai, where product education was toned down and personalized moments were dialed up. It wasn’t part of a formal contract, just a common understanding designed to avoid confusion. “We

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

During the 12-hour educational marathon hosted by Meeting Professionals International on April 11—Global Meetings Industry Day—one session presenter touched on a delicate issue that surely had all the business-event planners in attendance nodding along: Yes, change is essential and inevitable.

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