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Introducing the 2021 Event Planning Playbook

Event Farm

Event risk assessment planning tool. 90-day global event tracker. These tools, updated in real-time, provide the information you need as you evaluate potential locations for your event. Selecting an event venue. Developing a transportation plan. Put technology to work here too.

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How to implement a global event request form template: everything you need to know

SpotMe Blog

After 20+ years of helping top life science and professional services companies to deliver outstanding events, we’ve seen the huge benefits that having the same event request form template (and process) throughout a global group can bring. Plus, they can provide a detailed breakdown of expenses.

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Horror Stories From Labor Shortages Affecting Events

EventMB

Other challenges have arisen on the air transportation end, with pilot and crew shortages resulting in flight cancellations and lengthy delays. “It Ground transportation has been another challenge, sometimes requiring contracting with several bus companies, including some located out of the city. “If The hotel was very grateful.”.

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Four Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Impacting Events in 2024

Event Marketer

Tip: AI may help event marketers better predict their own attendees’ budgetary needs and help plan or adjust event program schedules accordingly. Corporate travel policies may start including air emissions tracking. degrees Celsius,” Reuters reported. The team offers a guide on environmentally conscious travel to its show, as well.

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Pain Point Number 1: Rising Costs

MeetingsNet

If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

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Winning strategies: Event planning takeaways from the Olympics.

Expo Pass

It is THE global event—the Olympic Games! This year, Paris gave event planners a striking template for creating innovative and engaging experiences. The less you build, the less you have to transport and the more time you can spend preparing or completing an event rehearsal. Working with local businesses.

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Nine Ways to Go Green at Your Next Event

TicketBud

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.