SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2019

Starting with our site selection, we can begin the process of helping to keep our attendees safer. Here are a few simple things to do during your next hotel or venue inspection. . Planners are used to being guided around a property by sales staff, banquet folks and conference serves managers. Ask About First Responders.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. Morris, History and Literary Arts (HLA) program manager at NHCC.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new toolkit for employees at hotels, convention centers, and special-event venues can provide planners with deeper perspective on what to ask during site selection. The guide also includes a resource list that can be customized to include local businesses who cater to event groups.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2023

Here's how to do that—with or without the venue's assistance. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. Some are already doing this.”

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Below are some fact-driven insights that may help us manage expectations and find a way forward. All of this will make managing venue guarantees more challenging. Venues will close. NOT Industry Surveys.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One of the advantages of putting together a crisis communication plan (CCP) is how much it can actually relieve the pressure of managing an unknown (or even a known) safety incident. If, for example, the controversial speaker might draw unwanted attention or guests, then prepare to work with the venue or hire extra security in advance.

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Milestone Events Group

JULY 29, 2020

Will Wedding Venues Negotiate the Price? . When considering different wedding venues, it is helpful to understand what might be negotiable and what is not. . Venues tend not to be very flexible with their pricing, but a few factors will influence their willingness to negotiate: . . The art of the deal. .

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. Some venues will even add this to your final bill which streamlines the entire process.

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Milestone Events Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

Are Wedding Venue Deposits Refundable? . Venues will typically require a deposit between 25% to 50% of the site fee or estimated charges when booking your wedding. If you cancel far enough out and the venue can re-book your date at the same price, then most venues will refund the deposit in full. .

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. The true test starts before you arrive at the door of the venue. By this she doesn’t just mean asking the number of people the venue will hold.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 19, 2024

Rhanee Palma Rising global temperatures impact not only the health and safety of participants, but meeting design and site-selection strategies, said Rhanee Palma, CDME, operations and events manager for the Davis, California–based UC Davis Air Quality Research Center (AQRC).

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Once planners have moved to the phase of booking the perfect venue for a holiday soiree, the next challenge is sure to begin. Get the venue and items secured as soon as possible because the demand is so high right now for in-person and face-to-face gatherings that items can and will sell out,” she says. Anticipate Competition.

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Milestone Events Group

JULY 8, 2020

3 HUGE Problems to Avoid at Outdoor Wedding Venues . Some of the most spectacular wedding venues available are entirely outdoors. While you’re visiting potential sites, it’s essential to do your homework and keep notes of some critical elements not always brought up during the sales process. Hidden Costs .

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

First, says Steve Enselein, senior vice president of events for Hyatt Hotels, planners should ask during the site-selection process about the training the service staff receives, as well as the average tenure of staff at the property. Experience an Off-Site Venue Before the Event. Limit Precons to 6 or 8 People.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

For example, start with venue design that both attracts and engages people as they enter your venue. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. The secret is to make an impression with the venue design itself, even before they get to the keynote speakers. To do this, you need to make your conference memorable.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Before investing your retirement and family time into starting an event planning business, consider the many certification courses out there to prepare you for all of the ins-and-outs of event management.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With an extensive history in film and event production, Trademark SiteSelect applies a creative and technical lens to each location, helping companies select and secure the most effective venue, at the optimal price, at the desired time. . Once target dates and cities are identified, Trademark manages the entire RFP process.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

Cities lower on the overall rankings have the opportunity to promote themselves based on key buyer decision factors such as ease of access and venue availability — as well as regional scientific and economic expertise, according to the white paper. “To In addition, respondents are placing greater emphasis on the ROI of events. “In

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Coterie Spark

MAY 29, 2020

What differentiates your basic video conference call or webinar from a virtual event is the professional management and experiential enhancements. The only thing that has changed is the locale and venue. Instead of a ballroom or conference center in a host city, the location is the cloud and the venue is whatever platform you choose.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

“Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events. It affects everything from the site selection process right through to delivery. is critical.

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Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Another important element to consider is the need for a corporate event management software to help you achieve these goals. Key Elements in Budget Creation The budget should include all possible costs: from venue rental to staffing, catering, technology, decoration, promotion, and any other necessary elements.

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Milestone Events Group

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Please take a look below to see our top picks for the best online sites to help you plan your dream wedding! For Venue Shopping: Wedding Spot. Sort through hundreds of wedding venues with ease by entering your criteria such as style, budget, and capacity. For Vendor Comparison: Wedding Wire .

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Milestone Events Group

OCTOBER 7, 2020

One of the first tasks following your engagement will be selecting a wedding venue. One thing that couples often forget to discuss before they go venue shopping is their estimated guest count. www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com . . . .

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Milestone Events Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

About the author: Milestone Events Group is Northern California’s most experienced Wine Country Wedding Experts & largest event management company providing site selection services to multiple locations throughout Sonoma County. www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com.

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Milestone Events Group

JULY 1, 2020

Venue . Many venues have maximum capacity due to space and city/county permits. Typically, when you go over 100 guests, your choice of sites is reduced by 50%. All these types of venues can accommodate 50 guests and makes your wedding unique. . You have decided to start planning your wedding of 50 guests.

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Milestone Events Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

If your venue offers a package and you are comfortable with their style and level of service, this can reduce a lot of leg work and relieve your stress. Also, sites want to partner with reliable vendors as their performance can reflect positively or negatively on the venue. . . www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com .

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Milestone Events Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Pick wedding date & venue: Visit sites either virtually or in-person that match your budget and style. Talk through with your planner and family members to see what dates would be ideal for the wedding, and select a venue that meets all your needs. . 9-12 Months . 1 Month . 1 Week .

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Milestone Events Group

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Just a few strategically placed up-lights can magically makeover a venue and add a “wow” factor. . About the author: Milestone Events Group is Northern California’s most experienced Wine Country Wedding Experts & largest event management company providing site selection services to multiple locations throughout Sonoma County.

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Milestone Events Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

This number will impact your overall budget, venues to choose from that can accommodate your guest count, and the overall vision of your wedding. . Visit Wedding Venues: Shop wedding venues, either remotely or in person. Determine Your Guest Count: Knowing your estimated guest count early on is vital.

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Milestone Events Group

APRIL 15, 2020

About the author: Milestone Events Group is Northern California’s most experienced Wine Country Wedding Experts & largest event management company providing site selection services to multiple locations throughout Sonoma County. www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com.

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Milestone Events Group

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Whether you are planning for 50 or 150, there are many details to juggle, and having some to assist as a designer, budget manager, coordinator, and much more can take the stress out of the process so you can enjoy it. A wedding planner can help to manage the budget. They’re Experts. Budget & Legal Contracts .

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia.

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Milestone Events Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

About the author: Milestone Events Group is Northern California’s most experienced Wine Country Wedding Experts & largest event management company providing site selection services to multiple locations throughout Sonoma County. www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com ? . .

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Milestone Events Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If you have the perfect outdoor atmosphere at your venue, what better way to offer dessert than to include a build your own s’mores bar and fire pit? After the venue selection process is complete, Milestone is also available to help produce events in a stress reduced and highly professional manner. S’mores Bar . Mini Desserts

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Milestone Events Group

JANUARY 13, 2021

About the author: Milestone Events Group is Northern California’s most experienced Wine Country Wedding Experts & largest event management company providing site selection services to multiple locations throughout Sonoma County. www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com . The post Which Wedding Website is Best?

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The cash accounting method measures business activity when payment is made or received, just like managing your personal check book. You provide site selection services to a client, for which the venue pays you a commission. The event occurs in March, but the venue doesn’t pay you until June. Cash Accounting.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2024

Before retiring from independent auditing company BPA, he managed its iCompli Sustainability and Event Audit services, so his new company — a sustainability assurance practice focused on standards writing and carbon footprint calculating, certifying companies and events to industry and international standards — was a natural next step.

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