Posts by Social Tables
How to Throw a Virtual Party: 5 Creative Ways to Celebrate
Being apart doesn’t have to ruin the party! Celebrate from afar with a virtual party that will give all of your attendees a chance to connect – even if you can’t physically come together in person. From birthday parties to company milestone events, there is no limit to the kind of event you can host…
Read More The Best Online Conference Technology
Large scale conferences can be one of the top ways to grow your business and engage your organization’s audience, and the best online conference technology can really help. Bringing together your staff and your customers for a few days lights both a fire in your employees and inspires your customers to strengthen your partnership. In…
Read More Alcohol-Free Events: 30 Tips and Ideas to Serve Up a Great Event for Non-Drinkers
Weddings, holiday gatherings, conferences—a common thread with these events is alcohol consumption. Yet, one in four people are trying to reduce their drinking, 30-percent of American adults don’t drink, and nearly half of the world’s adult population reports not consuming alcohol at all. It’s important to plan for the non-drinkers at your events and offer…
Read More The Essential Guide to Event Breakout Sessions (with 34+ Grab-and-Go Ideas!)
Event breakout sessions are valuable tools in the conference planner’s belt, so long as they’re focused and purposeful. Without a clear objective, they’re time-wasters at best, and sources of frustration at worst—for the participants and you. Explore this comprehensive guide to design breakout sessions your attendees appreciate and enjoy. You’ll find strategies and ideas for…
Read More Esports Venue Requirements: The Essential Guide
Esports tournaments are making a digital splash in the event industry, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue globally with no signs of hitting pause. With large-scale event bookings already down for 2021, hosting an esports tournament is a great way to boost business and enter a cutting-edge niche. Because esports events last anywhere from a…
Read More Virtual Tours: 25 Keys to Remote Site Visits Online
Because of shelter-in-place and social distancing, many event planners are now relegated to their homes. However, they’re still busy sourcing events for later this year and for next year too, according to the latest Cvent Supplier Network data. That means helping planners explore your venue digitally could be critical to securing their future business. Luckily…
Read More The Cost of the Equipment Needed for an Event Planning Business: 20 Must-Have Supplies
Event planning usually holds a top spot on lists of low-cost business ideas. That’s because overhead costs are minimal and you can launch your startup from home until you build a client base. Still, a great event company name, an abundance of creativity, and top-notch organizational skills alone aren’t enough to get started in event…
Read More 10 Must-Have Virtual Event Technology Tools
Event technology is at the heart of the virtual events trend. From online tradeshows to webinars to live-streamed conferences and performances — technology makes it all possible. But what are the essential tech tools you need to plan a virtual event, drive registrations and engagement, and run the event seamlessly? Here we look at the…
Read More 12 Must-Know Strategies for Marketing Virtual and Remote Events
Virtual and online events are becoming more commonplace in the modern era. They allow businesses to reach a global audience with hundreds of people in different places at different times. Planning, promoting, and hosting a virtual event requires the same attention to detail as a real-life event requires. For virtual events, however, specific event advertising…
Read More The Best Hotel Loyalty Programs: Ideas and Strategies that Deliver Results
Guests and hotels reap significant benefits from loyalty program memberships. Guests earn exclusive perks, discounts, and first-to-know deals. Hotels enjoy increased revenue per guest enrolled in the program. A 2014 study by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration found guests with hotel rewards memberships stayed more nights than guests—and generated approximately 50 percent more…
Read More The Essential Guide To Picking The Best Background Music For Hotels
Background music is everywhere. From the grocery store to the gas station, you can use background music to energize, soothe, and create a welcoming atmosphere. But it’s not just played for ambiance. In fact, some reports show that upbeat music played in retail stores encourages spending. In hotels, background music sets the mood for your…
Read More Conference Cost Estimator: Large-Scale Event Expenses You Need to Know to Budget Right
Estimating the cost of your conference is a bit like walking a tightrope—a fantastic feat when done well, but one false step can cost you dearly. Understanding the cost of critical elements at different price points lets you build a budget that’s on target and aligned with your event goals. A firm grasp of price…
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