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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Ultimate Guide to The Best Conference Swag
Cheap swag has become an issue for corporate event planners as demand for branded, low-quality items declines among Millennials and Generation Z alongside concerns regarding its environmental impact. And even though the $24B promo marketing materials industry is booming right now, it’s still a challenge to find conference event swag that people love. This is…
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Tips Tuesday: 14 Ideas for Outstanding Conference Catering
Organizing food and beverage at multi-day conferences is a massive undertaking. And making sure the catering at these events is delicious and memorable from the welcome breakfast to the closing gala is no easy task. Read on for tips and tricks to elevate your conference catering. We start with strategic and organizational decisions that make…
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Tips Tuesday: 6 Proven Strategies for Speeding Up Your Hotel’s Sales Cycle
One of the best ways to increase the effectiveness of your sales team and close more business is to speed up your hotel’s sales cycle. The sales cycle includes everything from the first touchpoint with the potential customer, all the way through their relationship with you, their stay at your hotel, and hopefully their glowing…
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Wednesday Wisdom: Is Open or Assigned Seating the Right Choice?
It’s a key question for every event”open or assigned seating for guests? Do you let your guests choose where they would like to sit for the product rollout or the gala dinner? Or do you spend time working with your client on detailed seating arrangements? There are pros and cons to each style of event…
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Monday Motivation: How to Nurture Sales Leads with 7 Effective Email Marketing Campaigns
No matter your industry, email marketing is a powerful strategy that can deliver super high ROI. Some experts estimate that you can earn $38 in new business for every $1 spent on email marketing. But at any given time, only about half of your leads will be ready to buy. Effectively nurturing your leads until…
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Tech Thursday: Banquet Table Layout Generator Ideas
Banquet table setup diagrams run the gamut from the tried-and-true to something new under the sun. It’s obvious why hoisting diners and their dinners into the sky is not the most common banquet setup option, but what makes the tried-and-true setups such classics? How can you set up a reception, party, or celebration in a…
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Tech Thursday: 25 Hospitality Technology Publications Every Industry Professional Needs to Read
If you’re in hospitality, you’ll need to keep up with the latest technology trends, hotel publications, and buyer’s guides being published. Nowadays there are a lot of great hospitality technology publications out there, which can get a little overwhelming to sort through. This roundup will help you narrow down your options. Here you’ll find well…
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Wednesday Wisdom: The Best Live Q&As Have These 5 Things in Common
There’s no shortage of guides for presenters planning their talks and live Q&A sessions. (Universal tip #1: Prepare.) But this guide is for you, the event planner. To deliver a Q&A that’s organized, on-time, and engaging, you must prepare in advance. ˜Winging it’ is not an option. At their best, live Q&As can be memorable,…
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