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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning

GEVME

or clients (trade shows, charity events, etc.). Here are the main reasons why corporations put so much effort into planning and executing corporate events, along with the types of events they usually correspond with: Raise brand/product awareness (trade shows, conferences, product launches). Trade show.

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Four Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Impacting Events in 2024

Event Marketer

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Here, we explore some of the latest facts and figures, and opportunities, surrounding business travel trends.

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Can You Really Build Supplier Relationships Online?

MeetingsNet

In addition to the executives at the convention center or hotel with whom you negotiate and execute the event—national sales reps, convention services managers, and chefs—you need to build trust with the audiovisual, destination management, and transportation companies that can make or break the experience.

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The Top 10 Unexpected Trade Show Costs

Ins'Tent

Savvy marketers know that trade shows are a powerful way to increase brand awareness and boost sales. It can be a profitable strategy too, as trade shows generate more than $13 billion in revenue on average in the United States. Consider purchasing your own booth and bringing it to the trade show.

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How California’s Associations End the Year with Cheer

Smart Meetings

After the keynote, attendees took part in their choice of two concurrent education sessions, addressing everything from AI-powered engagement to mastering negotiation. Braithwaite’s keynote sought to offer listeners insight into tools and strategies that make networking an experience of both connection and business success.

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Negotiating with Hotels When Sourcing Your Event Venue

Cvent: Event Marketing

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat. Food and beverage.

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10 Tips for Choosing The Perfect Conference Venue

Bizzabo

To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. Before determining the location, ensure that transportation is readily available to the venue so that attendees can easily arrive by air, rail or automobile. Don’t be afraid to negotiate!

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