Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Convene Refer-a-Friend Program to offer up to $12,500 in cash payments for eligible referred business Convene , a global hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces, today announced that it has launched its Refer-a-Friend program to incentivize individuals to refer new business to the company.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Countless experts — such as accountants, plumbers, doctors, lawyers, and meeting planners — will take your money in exchange for advice or services. Ask for and check references. Everyone knows that you should ask for references for a professional who’s going to do work for you. Do you ask a potential builder?

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 7, 2025

Maybe they’re getting referred by happy customers or even finding your event business on social media. Communication Think about the different ways you contact your potential customers phone calls, emails, and maybe face-to-face meetings in some cases. Are they stumbling upon your website and filling out a contact form?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Historically, force majeure events were commonly referred to as an “Act of God” or something beyond your control that prevented or made performance of one’s obligations “impossible, impracticable, or illegal.” Read More : How to Write Force Majeure to Protect Your Meeting from the Next Pandemic. Government Action vs. Fear of Variants.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

If there’s one thing coronavirus has done, it’s shone a spotlight on the importance of having a rock-solid contract to protect you from legal action. Before the coronavirus, many venue contracts didn’t feature force majeure clauses , and too many planners may not have seen a need for it. Event Contract Language.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2022

According to the brand, the scale of the Coca-Cola Ice House was not only designed to represent Coke’s status as a heritage partner and align with the “go big or go home” attitude, but also to meet consumers’ rising expectations of what an in-person brand experience entails as the world continues to reopen.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This is probably included in your venue contract but it’s good to double-check. The reasonable expectation of privacy refers to the illegality of photographing or recording someone on video, without their consent, while on private property and live streaming is no exception. What is Considered a Public Place?

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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

Whether delays in planning, frustrations due to lack of proper organization, arguments amongst team members, and the need for extra meetings to address any issues that may arise, these problems can eventually lead to someone else taking over the project. Skipping a needs assessment can have some serious consequences.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

What makes change requests so difficult and tips to resolve Most meeting planners have experienced the need to make last-minute changes to an upcoming event. One Reference Point : As the event planning process proceeds, the chances of everyone not being on the same page rise, which can result in problems down the line.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

The following insights were derived from the Event Marketer x Mosaic EventTrack 2021 industry forecast, AnyRoad’s Experiential Trends 2021 report, Northstar Meetings Group’s May 2021 Pulse Survey and Bizzabo’s Q2 2021 Virtual Events Benchmark Report. Source: Benchmark Report). Virtual events feature an average of 15 sessions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

has good news for meeting professionals. It is actually a tool that will get some of that ‘drag stuff’ out of the way to focus on the things that you really want to do, the reason you got into the events industry in the first place,” he explained at Smart Meetings Innovation Experience in Irving, Texas, last week.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that simulate human intelligence. App is short for ‘application’, which refers to a software program developed for a specific purpose. Attendance tracking refers to the process of monitoring the journey attendees take before, during, and after events.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Certified Meeting Professional , a merit one receives from completing the Convention Industry Council’s certification program for professionals in the meeting, convention and exhibition industries.

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Attendease

MAY 31, 2023

With the increasing trend of hybrid and online meetings, it is crucial to ensure that the platform was built with both in mind (in addition to in-person events, of course). This contract should contain a clear list of services being provided. Contracts can be difficult to navigate, so don’t forget to read the fine print!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

There’s a lot of information out there about how to better your career as a meeting professional. Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. Vital Lessons from Covid-era Medical Meetings. What makes content compelling?

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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. AV companies provide several forms of audio and visual equipment for private parties, corporate meetings, and other events. Request a list of references to be included.

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. Before going into the meat of what a contract should contain, it is important to know that you should never agree to provide event services without a contract.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

“When you work in consulting, nobody likes you,” Alison Fragale begins the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ How to Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career.”. When failing to negotiate the terms and conditions of your worklife, it’s a failure in belief in yourself—what Fragale refers to as advocacy. “We’re

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Molecular tests are more commonly referred to as NAATs (Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests), of which there are two —RT-PCR and isothermal amplification. Check your airline’s and your destination’s government or tourism bureau travel restrictions website to ensure your negative result meets every qualification.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 13, 2023

Respond in a timely manner and be patient with setting calls and meetings. A quick way to gain more favorable terms is to offer a long-term contract. This is what it all leads to—the contract. Think of your contract as the seatbelt for your new relationship; if things crash, you’ll be protected. Deal or no deal?

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

Vague contracts and proposals: Lack of specific details and clear boundaries leaves room for client interpretation. Heres how to do it: Crystal-clear contracts and proposals Your contract and initial proposal serve as the foundational pillars in your fight against event scope creep.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When choosing a consultant it’s smart to see whom they’ve worked for (and check references ). For example, meeting rooms, specialized support staff, and travel budgets are often plentiful and generous. And if I can’t do a good job for them, whatever the quantity of work, I won’t sign a contract.).

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Make your final selection, confirm the final details with a host, and sign a contract. Arrange onsite check-in: Have a team meeting with an onsite team. It was in fact our engineering algorithms which allowed us to generate 600 meetings between investors and startups across two days.”. Create a dedicated conference page.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . The accessibility section refers to adhering to the schedule of the event.

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Include standing meetings and appointments with key stakeholders. Look for opportunities to save on bulk orders or multi-event vendor contracts. Determine meeting cadences and use agendas to stay on track. Regular team meetings Schedule standing team meetings to get status updates on all events.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Attendease

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Just make sure to set clear roles and deadlines — regular planning meetings and project management software will help. [ ] Brainstorm fun event ideas and party themes Will this be a formal event — like a classic Winter Wonderland party — or a more casual get-together?

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 3, 2018

To help you meet basic data protection best-practices, look some of the following features: The ability to publish your own Privacy Policy. It should also be displayed within the event app at all times for reference. It should also be displayed within the event app at all times for reference.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. 56% of event professionals believe health and wellness programs impact the overall success of meetings. Sure, wellness programs don’t dictate the success of meetings, but they certainly enhance results.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. percent in the 2016 survey.

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Eventsforce

JULY 9, 2019

The study also identified a number of other areas that organisers are still unclear about when it comes to meeting compliance requirements – including things like event photography, how to manage data scanned by exhibitors, the length of time you need to store attendee data and what constitutes a data breach. Where to start….

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Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

Organize an initial wedding planning meeting. Initial planning meetings set the foundation of success for the wedding in all aspects. You’ll also want to spend this time reviewing your contract. More specifically, what the contract does or does not include. Brainstorm together to fill in the gaps.

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