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Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes

Smart Meetings

I wonder if those early sporting events in the old convention center and other places outside ever could have imagined us hosting the biggest event in the world from a sporting perspective or being home to a world championship sports team. and Sonys move to Las Vegas as the next movie-making hub. I doubt it. I doubt it, he said.

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Share the Brand Love with Five Activation Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Event Marketer

Fun fact: Resy negotiated with its restaurant partners to hold the reservations for dates two weeks out—something that could help out last-minute planners or forgetful partners ahead of Valentine’s Day. Crash a wedding, but make it a branding moment.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

Smart Meetings

Room setups are still requested to be socially distanced and we are offering food and beverage in a separate space with more room to spread out. Larger meetings of more than 100 are conventional meetings in execution, but with Covid safety protocols being followed (spacing, sanitation, food presentations). of meeting space.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Food and beverage. The organizers may need special infrastructure, such as a lake for a water sports competition or a room equipped with special multimedia equipment for seminars where employees of an international enterprise will be trained.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Food and beverage. The organizers may need special infrastructure, such as a lake for a water sports competition or a room equipped with special multimedia equipment for seminars where employees of an international enterprise will be trained.

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Aventri & VenueBook team up to deliver direct booking in meetings & events space

Event Industry News

The Aventri/VenueBook partnership aims to create the first, all-in-one sourcing, negotiating and booking platform for group space. The comprehensive solution will enable planners to manage the entire procurement process – from sourcing and negotiating to contracting, paying and reporting – through a single, secure platform.

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Avoid the Venue Budget-Busters

MeetingsNet

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. But also check to see what else could cause rates to climb over your dates, such as a citywide coming to town or a major festival or sporting event. Know your must-have and nice-to-have amenities before you negotiate. Event-Tech.

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