Posts by Social Tables
How to Plan the Best Event in 10 Stress-Free Steps
Wondering how to plan an event? Sure, thinking about it can feel a bit like trying to study alchemy. You start with just a vision and a budget, then you turn it into an event full of guests and moving parts. Depending on the type of event, tons of details are going to vary. But…
Read More Event Statistics: 17 Current Planning Stats that Could Change Your Business Today
Earlier this year, we started a little Social Tables tradition we like to call Friday Finds. The idea? End every week with a bit of knowledge about this crazy, compelling industry that we all know and love. Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. And…
Read More The 10 Best Event Management Presentations for Planners & Marketers
Think about how the meetings & events industry has evolved in just the past ten years. Could you have navigated it all without conferences, blog posts, presentations, surveys, or your peers? We know we couldn’t have! After all, being an events professional requires as much continued education as any other gig out there. Which is…
Read More 18 Creative Summer Event Theme Ideas for Parties & Beyond
Is there anything sweeter than summer? The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to…
Read More 19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019
What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Well for starters, don’t blink. Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. But that’s easier said than done in a science that has zero constants. To succeed, you…
Read More Cvent Acquires Social Tables to Power Tighter Collaboration Between Event Planners and Venues
Acquisition delivers unique diagramming, seating, and venue sales solutions that help event planners and venues create exceptional events. Tysons Corner, VA – October 16, 2018 – Cvent, a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced that it has acquired Social Tables, the leading event diagramming, seating, and collaboration platform. More than 5,000 organizations and…
Read More 5 Hotel Sales Strategies to Book More Group Business
There’s more and more demand for group business at hotels. To capitalize on this huge opportunity, your hotel sales strategy may need an overhaul. But if you want to develop a cohesive sales strategy for groups and meetings, you need to consider many complex factors. In this post, we’ll dive into the nuances of selling…
Read More 5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events
Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold…
Read More Meeting Destinations: Why First-Tier Cities Aren’t Necessarily the Right First Choice
Once upon a time, meetings and convention planners had a simple task when it came to selecting a city. It all came down to infrastructure. “First-tier cities” — aka large cities with heavily developed infrastructure for large, incoming groups — reigned supreme. Today, that decision is becoming more and more complex, with many events getting…
Read More Social Tables Ranks Among Top 150 Fastest-Growing Private Software Companies—the Inc. 5000
NEW YORK, August 15, 2018 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Social Tables is No. 1221 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell,…
Read More Hotel RFP Management: How to Create an Effective Strategy for Group Business Leads
If your hotel or venue is receiving more RFPs than ever, it’s no coincidence: Properties have seen a 300% increase in RFPs over the last five years. Who’s to thank for this overabundance of RFPs? It’s not just meeting planners — it’s technology. Event technology has made planners’ lives more convenient, allowing them to submit…
Read More 5 Proven Ways to Respond With Winning Event Proposals That Close Deals
While identifying the right leads and responding to them quickly is essential in today’s climate, hotels and venues won’t grow event sales if proposals aren’t tailored to get the job done. To make it happen, suppliers need to evolve the conversation from a bidding war, showing the value they can add in regards to the…
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