Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed. Food handling and requirements belong in the contract. A chat with the chef in the kitchen should be a part of every site visit.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mattering — participants should get something out of this: They may be entertained, educated, surprised, awarded, helped, satisfied or become more connected. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. How to Organize Your Sales Team.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Whether you are new to the industry, looking for career advice to find your niche or planning to shift careers in the industry using the skills you have and exploring new territory, these short videos are filled with tips and entertaining stories. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a new Universal theme park, hotel and entertainment complex just south of Bedford, about 35 minutes by train from London.

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EventMB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Find out how the “one contract, one contact” model can simplify your planning process and help every member of your audience maximize their time on the ground. Caesars Entertainment Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Following a 95% vote in favor of strike authorization, the two-unions negotiating committee is now authorized to call a strike at 22 casino resorts along The Strip, divided between its largest employers: MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn/Encore Resorts. We’re continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as appropriate.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Read More : Caesars Entertainment Elevates its Las Vegas Properties “We knew going into it, just because of where the race is located and its proximity to betting windows, that it was going to be a record handle for Caesars for a Formula One race,” Adam Pullen, Caesars assistant director of trading, told Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Entertainment. Whether it be a live band, aerial artists or fire dancers, keynote speakers or moderators, entertainment is an important part of any event to wow your audience and keep them engaged. Mobile App. More events are including a mobile app to give their attendees access to all event information at their fingertips.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Hiring event entertainment can be a great way to make your event memorable, but overlooking these crucial details can cause things to completely come off the rails. Let’s take a look at how you can avoid event entertainment mishaps, what some of the more sensitive areas that can make or break an event, and how to avoid them.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Eventist Group has won the prestigious catering contract for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by The Newt in Somerset. The five-year contract will see Eventist Group provide diverse food and drink opportunities for more than 100,000 guests over the six-day event.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 8, 2024

There’s also trivia, a chance to “sign a contract” to be an Oat Milker for a day and other brand touchpoints throughout the MiLB stadiums, where Oatly’s non-dairy frozen dessert is available at concession stands. CARE FOR A BAGEL AND A SMEAR OF SUNSCREEN?

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

And that stress only gets worse when you factor in the process of booking entertainment for your event. In this article, I’m going to cover one type of entertainment, and that is celebrity entertainment. Understand Your Budget. Define Their Role.

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Eventsforce

JULY 27, 2021

There are many ways in which you can entertain your virtual attendees. It can also be very easy for planners to get carried away with amazing entertainment ideas that are bound to work. How Much Entertainment Do You Need? . Some virtual events are going to need more entertainment than others. What is Your Budget? .

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Video live streaming of events is simple to set up, easy to use, entertaining to watch, and most importantly accessible by all. This is probably included in your venue contract but it’s good to double-check. It’s also unedited, unplanned, and unprocessed content being broadcasted live. What is Considered a Public Place?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment) has unveiled a new sustainability initiative. Led by its expert working group, LIVE Green, it will provide artists with the tools and information to include sustainability clauses in their booking contracts.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As an event organizer, you already know the importance of finding the right entertainer for your event. A great venue can make up for so-so entertainment (as long as the rest of the event goes smoothly). But even the best entertainer in the world won’t be able to help if the venue you’ve selected is wrong for your event.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 12, 2025

These connections go beyond contracts and spreadsheets; theyre about trust, understanding, and shared goals. and join us for an unscripted chat thats equal parts inspiring and entertaining. Addies thoughtful questions brought out moments of nostalgia and pride. Tune in to Uncorked and Unscripted to hear the full conversation.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Attendees value experiences like food and beverage, speakers/entertainment, and learning environments with good audiovisual. Moving forward more associations will hire interns or contract DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) providers to improve customer and prospect intelligence and segmentation.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

If meeting professionals turn down the option of using an event space’s AV team and bring in an outside company, there could be a clause in the contract that charges an extra fee for external services. Always be sure to read contracts carefully! Production companies do it all.

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Event Marketer

JULY 11, 2024

But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the 2025 and 2026 editions will remain in Utah). In May, Sundance began taking proposals from other cities as part of a review process exploring a move.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate event entertainment is an important part of any event. Sourcing and booking the most suitable corporate event entertainment can be a challenge and just plain old nerve-wrecking. It’s all about finding the right corporate entertainers; getting the most out of them and making the event one people will remember for days to come.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Archer Aviation has completed more than 400 test flights and has signed manufacturing contracts worth over $6 billion so far. Guests can make their way to Saryan Street, world-renowned for its wine shops and art galleries, or visit Republic Square to take in the musical fountains and stunning architecture.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2017

Finding the best event entertainment can be tricky. It’s wise to begin by crafting a specific budget for event entertainment. In these cases, it’s best to take any additional funds from the “fun” budget, meaning the more general budget for decor, food and entertainment. Avoid choosing entertainment based on your personal tastes.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2018

What you can learn from other planners’ entertainment mistakes. At MeetingsNet's Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, held April 11-13, Matthew Gucu, a 25-year-veteran of the entertainment industry, spoke to meeting planners on entertainment for events. Hint: Don’t make the broom closet your green room.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

18: Entertainment/F&B. Put a system in place that allows you to notify attendees that, according to your contract tracing tool, they were in the vicinity of someone who tested positive for COVID. #20: If you’ve changed a program or catering feature that attendees valued in the past, fill that void in a different way.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Entertainers. Magicians, acrobats, and other performers are also entertainment vendors, with mixologists walking the line between bartending and entertaining.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2022

GL events UK and The R&A have signed a five-year contract extension to further their longstanding, successful partnership, until 2026. We firmly believe that our extended contract will provide the foundation for progressive development and innovation for many future golf tournaments.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Exchange Over Entertainment Finally, the FICP study showed a 47.1% increase in education and training but with a decrease in pure hospitality or entertainment at 23.5%. “If Diem agreed and said she has seen more sustainability concerns at the RFP level. “I’ve increase in networking and relationship building, 41.2%

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Bringing over 12 years of sales and account management experience to Sonder, Stott will drive brand awareness throughout the region and increase group travel opportunities by supporting the Sports, Entertainment, and group travel sectors as Sonder continues to grow. “As

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Mattering — participants should get something out of this: They may be entertained, educated, surprised, awarded, helped, satisfied or become more connected. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. How to Organize Your Sales Team.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

If you can contract far enough in advance, you can secure better rates before supply is squeezed. Work with local tourist boards and partners to secure sponsorships for elements that will add meaning to an event, such as a local activation, entertainment or gift. Like most things in life, timing makes a difference.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

This summer, Caesars Entertainment is rebranding and renovating its Harrah’s property into Caesars New Orleans, which will also house the 54-room Nobu Hotel New Orleans and Nobu restaurant within it. Visitors to New Orleans will also see several hotel changes when they make their way to the city.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

can help events and entertainment venues? Meanwhile, a study from strategic consultancy AMR International has estimated that the global exhibitions market is set to contract by a colossal 70% in 2020. Alastair Williamson, ?CEO CEO at Wyld Networks ? explains how new mobile mesh technology and the use of virtual ?geozones?

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. If you have an annual event, try to negotiate a multi-year contract where you get a discount if you commit to exclusively using their business. Entertaining Your Guests. Use food as entertainment. Call them first!

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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

That was the sentiment at the Beyond the Bar discussion that took place at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club during IMEX America 2024, hosted by Caesars Entertainment and OTHR Agency in partnership with CEMA (the Corporate Event Marketing Association). A sober-inclusive happy hour is an absolute must for inclusive events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2018

The union’s members voted August 15 to walk off the job at month’s end if a new contract deal isn’t reached. Although employees in the city did vote to authorize a strike, this is a common tactic in the course of contract negotiations and does not mean that employees will actually strike,” the spokesperson noted. An August 31 Deadline.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Whether you are new to the industry, looking for career advice to find your niche or planning to shift careers in the industry using the skills you have and exploring new territory, these short videos are filled with tips and entertaining stories. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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