Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Sign up for a free trial.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. Her dedication and expertise is apparent through her previous work in marketing communications success of the Westin Anaheim Resort and their many local venues under Wincome Hospitality.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As As people start to work through it, they’ll look at things differently, and look at things they’ve never looked at before,” she said. HEALTH SCREENING.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Caesars contracted with Albertsons to administer 10,000 Covid vaccination shots at stations in ballrooms at Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. It won’t be business as usual; it is a fresh start for the future,” he says.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. His background is in venue operations, large-scale event management, emergency response, guest services and budget management. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 12, 2025

It’s no wonder this route, traversing states from Maine to Florida, is a prime choice for event planners looking for convenient and accessible venues. Below, weve rounded up 8 diverse venues near I-95, each with unique charm and functionality! How easy is that?! Each room blends timeless beauty with modern convenience.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Sign up for a free trial!

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Talk with your venue and supplier partners to ensure they are aligned with your position on event guidelines and that they, too, are prepared to mitigate risks. Have you confirmed that your venue has their GBAC STAR Accreditation and that they are prepared to execute cleanliness and safety measures? Finances and Contracting.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Trade Shows and Fairs Trade shows and fairs bring together multiple brands and industry players in one place. If that sounds familiar, youre not alone.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

UNITAS Wholesale Trade Show, which recently extended its contract to five years, will take place this week on March 9 – 10. The event welcomed 43,000 visitors when it took place at the venue in November. Outdoor Trade Show was the first trade exhibition to take place in England after Covid event restrictions were eased.

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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 ). Dig to the next level with your initial qualification and needs assessment.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Whether you’re looking to grow your funnel for catering leads or event venue leads, the secret to finding the prospects your business needs — and consistently turning them into delighted repeat customers — is a matter of following six simple steps. Identify the Personas of Your Best Catering and Venue Leads.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

As a result, it’s best for meeting planners to obtain cancellation insurance right after they sign their venue contracts for events set to happen in a destination’s storm season. However, for areas such as the Southeast and the Midwest, the seasonal probability for hurricanes and blizzards further complicates those rate calculations.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Then improve your meeting by documenting, promoting, and encouraging people to use your venue’s quiet spaces. For this to happen, these groups need to interact, typically at trade shows, sessions where suppliers lead or contribute, and meeting socials. Think creatively about how to do this.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. Ground transportation has been another challenge, sometimes requiring contracting with several bus companies, including some located out of the city. “If

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show.

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

media, venue); or they could be off-the-wall creative. That could mean they receive more benefits for more money; they could be themed for different types of sponsors (eg.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Top Features: Venue management tools Tools to connect planners, suppliers, and venues Robust app marketplace Real-time attendee insights Price: Available upon request. Its software features mobile and browser apps, immersive 3D virtual venues, advanced networking, world-renowned customer service, and more! per transaction.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

Big companies such as Google and Facebook announced cancellations of major conferences in the United States, as did Mobile World Congress and travel trade show IBT Berlin in Europe. Her annual Frankfurt hosted buyer and trade-show event was scheduled for May 25-27. Discuss response strategy with venue and staff.

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GEVME

JUNE 4, 2019

Sponsors offer funding, products, and services to support your events, trade shows, teams, nonprofit activities, or other organisations. Instead of outright branding, focus on the decor of the venue: walls, carpet, tablecloths on tables, and other interior details. What do sponsors expect from the events?

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

The long-anticipated return of in-person business meetings, conventions, and trade shows is being blunted by the difficult conditions for air travel, according to planners who responded to a MeetingsNet survey conducted between June 20 and 23.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Personnel and vendors – For coordinating staff, clients, contractors and volunteers as well as selecting and managing vendors , venues, speakers and other content providers.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event. One of our clients recently pivoted their large trade show, very quickly, to a virtual meeting — in two weeks. When you’re moving that quickly, there’s no expectation on outcomes.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Selecting a venue. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference. Creating the e vent/venue map.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Meeting Venue. Where so ever place the event is happening at, it is known as the meeting venue. Enabling the staff and all the attendees to travel to the venue and back to the accommodation and vice versa by the means of shuttle bus services is quite an important point here. . . Finding the most convenient venue.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

As gatherings in ballrooms and event venues return, we are trying to keep them safe by encouraging distancing and a minimum of physical contact. I am not keen to restart show-floor happy hours where too many people crowd into the booth,” adds Lisa Grogan, who manages events, meetings and trade shows at Canadian tech company Matrox.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. Snapshots from a Quick Change in Southern California. See also : Where Does #EventTech Go from Here?

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StraussCA

MAY 4, 2023

Half the battle in organizing a successful association event such as an awards ceremony, trade show, conference, or symposium is choosing the right venue. The right venue can ensure a positive and meaningful experience for an association’s members. That will also factor into the type of venue space you are looking for.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

With the right virtual event software , you can turn conferences, trade shows, company-wide events, sales events, and product launches into successful hybrid experiences. . Providing extra virtual event space if your physical venue is at capacity. One of the biggest expenses associated with in-person events is the venue.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 We are able to show the world that it is possible to meet safely in our current environment,” says Nan Marchand Beauvois, senior vice president for U.S. Nearly half the 16.9 More : Hospitality CEOs Join in Plea for Relief Bill. The bottom line? “We

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

Since the beginning of the global pandemic, the event industry has seen a substantial financial loss, and many vendors and venues have gone out of business. conferences, trade shows, weddings, etc.) Contract negotiations and securing new vendors. Online venue tours. What once were large, in-person events (i.e.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

Rope These 5 People into Your Trade Shows. There are 5 kinds of people that attend trade shows. There’s the niche buyer which sticks to his trade show goals at all costs, and if you’re after this type you’ll actually need a smaller booth. Which type would benefit your trade show the most?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. If your client tells you to secure a venue by the end of the month, you can’t wait till next month to deliver a location just because it works better with your schedule. Choose your venue, caterer, and other main vendors. They’re not flexible.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Designed to streamline event sales and operations, Tripleseat empowers restaurants, hotels, and venues to efficiently manage their event bookings, enhance customer interactions, and optimize revenue. Contract Management: Streamlines the creation, tracking, and storage of event contracts, ensuring all agreements are efficiently managed.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

We did a webinar recently with trade show internet and with Glisser, and which we’ll link down below, as part of this episode, which was how to improve your WIFI. So we obviously look to see what does the venue look like? Negotiate Event WIFI before picking the venue . After the contract, it’s called begging.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

Event and venue management software. There are a lot of options out there for event and venue management platforms , and their power isn’t exclusive to the planning stage of event management. Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails.

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