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MARCH 31, 2025

Learn More Explorable & Lively Downtown Area Many of Boises popular meeting venues are located in the heart of the city, only ten minutes from the airport. Attendees can step outside Boise Centre and venture to over 100 restaurants , breweries , hotels, shops and wine tasting rooms.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Related: Bringing Advanced Audiovisual to the Stage.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Alternatively, challenge your team to test their nerve by abseiling the side of the venue for the ultimate conference break-out session. This industrial chic venue accommodates up to 550 guests, featuring a built-in bar and stage, making it perfect for spring and summer parties under the sun or stars.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Unique Venues and Destinations: Flexibility, affordability and creating unforgettable attendee experiences are driving demand for off-the-beaten-path spaces and lesser-known destinations. Renewed Focus on Data Privacy: As privacy laws evolve, venues and planners are doubling down on compliance.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

Alternatively, challenge your team to test their nerve by abseiling the side of the venue for the ultimate conference break-out session. This industrial chic venue accommodates up to 550 guests, featuring a built-in bar and stage, making it perfect for spring and summer parties under the sun or stars.

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MAY 15, 2024

You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. Whatever you’re looking for, these new and renovated hotels and venues are waiting to host you. Hotel Renegade Boise, Idaho welcomes a brand new property with the opening of Hotel Renegade.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The buildings are surrounded by a wide variety of hotels and restaurants and are within walking distance of robust public transportation options. The hotel prides its status as the most technology-advanced conference facility in the city and offers high speed internet access and climate controls. The recently expanded 1,139,854 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. Hidden Fees and Surcharges When booking with a hotel, look for fees and surcharges. Ask the venue to provide a breakdown of all fees. Sometimes, the numbers can get lost in the fine print. Who is in charge of it?

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AUGUST 17, 2021

We had all the hotel blocks booked and had already moved the event twice due to Covid-19. Fortunately, San Diego has a plethora of stand-alone interesting venues and hotels that would have been an option for this event as long as it was available over their dates. Ballpark jumbotron for speaker and branding. We got lucky.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the report of 98 global venue operators, Europe (including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands) and the Americas are showing encouraging signs of a meetings industry increasingly seeing itself in a better place as the weeks pass by. Hybrid Is Down.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Be flexible: Accommodating availability at venues could result in more money at the bottom line and access to properties you might not otherwise be able to afford. Tap your speakers’ bureau. Contracting.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

The award-winning venue was selected to host the event due to its shared outlooks and policies with the event organiser around the environmental, economic, and social impacts of in-person events. The event also enabled practical experience for a team from the company’s nominated hospitality charity, London’s Hotel School.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Look for Synergies When Booking Venues For corporate planners aiming to efficiently source for their next event, Shaffer offered up some initial tips. When it comes to utilizing the resources at a venue, it helps to know who is using the space before and after you.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Academic Venue Solutions (AVS), the UK’s only consortium dedicated to academic venues, hosted its annual conference on the 7 th -8 th December at The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences, Nottingham Venues. If you are an academic venue and want to find out more visit our website at www.academicvenuesolutions.co.uk

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. “I What Makes a Meeting Stand Out?

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As we head into the final days of 2023, Venues of Excellence, reflects on its most successful year ever, welcoming 12 fantastic new independent venues into the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium. Over the past two months, the consortium has welcomed three new venues.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Of course, this goes for your keynote speakers, caterers, audiovisual support, and the weather, too. Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event? You may want to consider asking this during your vetting process.)

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Accompanying the 100 will be just 45 event suppliers and venues for networking and pre-qualified face-to-face meetings. There are still more speakers to be revealed but with a line-up this strong, why wait?” Event Buyers Live welcomes only 100 of the live event industry’s most respected organisers to the luxury estate near Chester.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. When it comes to event venues, the Sonoran Desert is home to several Native-owned options. Native American Celebrations on the Fourth of July.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For over two decades, we have spotlighted the venues and destinations at the forefront of change, helping you craft events that leave lasting impressions. By voting for the industry’s brightest hotels, venues, and CVBs, you’re contributing to a future where every meeting and event can be extraordinary.

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APRIL 26, 2023

Events: Matters Arising’, organised by Meet Cambridge at King’s College and attended by 99 event professionals – both organisers and venues – included a panel session, with high-profile industry players debating issues facing the sector. There’s been a huge change in how conferences are organised.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE) has hosted its 2024 Annual Conference at the award-winning Alton Towers Resort sponsored by Oyster Recruitment. With a stellar line up of speakers, themes included Inspiration, Motivation, Entrepreneurial Vision, and Industry Best Practice.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Venue Fees. The event venue is one of the most important—and most expensive—factors of the event budget. In addition to your venue minimum, you will want to keep a separate, more detailed F&B budget where you break out each individual meal function to factor in taxes, service charges and quantities of each item. Mobile App.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

We wanted to start comparing hotels that the client was using. We created a set of criteria questions we wanted to ask the hotels, and we were going to give them a ranking score. We went out to hotel suppliers and DMCs and said, “Look, what’s your feedback? These are all legit questions that you can ask hotels.

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