SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The international nonprofit association has revealed results from its annual Trends in the Conference Venue Industry report, which provides insights to help its 400 member properties enhance meeting experiences. ” Meeting Growth Trends. ” Meeting Growth Trends. percent to $108.23. percent to $108.23.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

Also have a strong idea about the venue, the number of guests, the cost, what will be included, and so on. Co-Planning Finding a co-organizer could be helpful in getting a successful event off the ground. The Venue Location is one of the most important aspects of organizing a conference. The target audience.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

A tiny budget can force planners to get creative and think outside the box, but it can also mean being forced to choose between the perfect venue and a tolerable one. There are many new event technology tools that enable corporate meeting planners to analyze event success, attendee engagement and ROI in quantifiable ways.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure? Do the meeting planners have any recourse for services already rendered for both parties? A venue could take a position, that they don’t have to do that.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Plus, a seller’s market has added to the challenge: “Yes, I think the meetings industry as a whole improved last year, if you mean more meetings were hosted last year and more are being contracted for future years. I am finding it difficult to find venues that meet our needs and stay within budget.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

We recommend you check out Bizbash for the ultimate in event planning news, trends, inspiration and venue discovery. Business, event management, venues and destinations are just a few of the categories you can explore. Connect are dedicated to providing content that helps you reimagine today’s meetings and look into the future.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Board meetings are vital for organizational success. However, planning successful internal meetings can be challenging when juggling attendee coordination, agenda building, venue selection, and more. Plus, the traditional format for board meetings just doesn’t cut it anymore!

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