Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. Insurance coverage. If the hotel remains firm on the use of its AV vendor, the planner can elect to block fewer rooms or purchase less in hotel food and beverages to compensate for higher costs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

More often than not, food is the main attraction for event attendance. Click around, and embrace the food wormhole. . Our ever-growing database has 225+ food and beverage business owners from the DC and Baltimore metro areas. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! gluten-free, vegan).

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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. Familiarization Trip , free or reduced-rate travel offered to meeting industry professionals to introduce them to an area, venues, attractions, vendors and suppliers. Banquet Captain.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Contact your health insurance company. For domestic trips, be sure to keep your insurance card handy and have a way to access it if you lose it. Be cautious with international food. In developing countries, only eat foods which are fully cooked and served hot. For international travel, at least a month in advance.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

By offering refund insurance at a nominal rate, you can give each person peace of mind that they’ll receive their registration fee back in the case of an emergency. Identify any special food requirements. Your organization will earn revenue up to one year early! Sell refund protection. Book their hotel room. Commit to Sponsorships.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning?

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