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When it comes to planning your next event, you can't start too soon! Start building a plan as soon as possible. Even if you don't have everything mapped out yet, get the structure of a plan built. Within your plan you need to consider timings, budgets, resource requirements, venues, technology and solutions, catering, delegate management and contingency planning. Plans can change and adapt but are an essential part of your event creation process! #Events #EventPlanning #TuesdayTips

Creating an Easy Event Booking Experience: Must-Know Tips For Venues https://buff.ly/3RQkWL9 #eventmanager #eventindustry #hospitalityindustry #restaurantindustry #restaurantrevenue #increasedrevenue

✍️ Diary of a Bride-To-Be: How is your pricing strategy impacting your booking calendar? Planning my wedding has opened my eyes to the importance of pricing strategies for venues. Recently, I visited a group that had made changes to their pricing structure, and I wonder if they have got the balance right. What are your thoughts? #WeddingPlanning #PricingStrategy #VenueBooking #EventManagement WeddingDates

Four reasons to rent a venue: 1. Easy to plan last-minute events. 2. Location. 3. Affordable options. 4. Impress guests.

🌞 Seasonal changes have a huge impact on our venues, and this summer is packed with events! We've put together a list of key events to keep an eye on. Make sure you're prepared to make the most of this busy season! Get ready for an exciting summer ahead! 🌴🍹 #InventoryManagement #hospitalityCalendar #StocktakingTips #UKHospitality #HospitalityIndustry

Is your venue ready for the Christmas rush? Our latest blog dives into key tips on how venues can secure Christmas bookings this season. From crafting the perfect packages to understanding the £125 + VAT limit, we’ve got all the insights you need to make this festive season a success. Whether you’re looking to boost your bookings or offer a more tailored experience for clients, this guide covers it all. Click the link to read more and get ahead in your holiday planning! #VenueConsultant #StrategicConsultant #LondonVenues #ChristmasBookings #EventPlanning #VenuePackages #EventManagement #HolidaySeason #TheEventsConsultant #Eventprofs #Venues

Is your venue ready for the Christmas rush? Our latest blog dives into key tips on how venues can secure Christmas bookings this season. From crafting the perfect packages to understanding the £125 + VAT limit, we’ve got all the insights you need to make this festive season a success. Whether you’re looking to boost your bookings or offer a more tailored experience for clients, this guide covers it all. Click the link to read more and get ahead in your holiday planning! #VenueConsultant #StrategicConsultant #LondonVenues #ChristmasBookings #EventPlanning #VenuePackages #EventManagement #HolidaySeason #TheEventsConsultant #Eventprofs #Venues

Hi there, today we will be sharing on another tip for hosting successful, impactful and memorable MICE events. #4 NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS WISELY When negotiating with vendors and venues, don't hesitate to ask for discounts or additional services included in the contract. Be clear about your budget and requirements to get the best possible deal. ---------- MIDARK is here to help you through the process of inception, to execution and review of your MICE event. Follow us for more tips on hosting a flawless MICE event. #Rwandaevents #Negotiation #MICEevents #EastAfricaEvents

Venues - An #Event Partner, Punching Bag or Protagonist? Some #Eventprofs have changed their opinions on venues for #conferences and #events. They used to think they were partners, and now... not so much. I am the first to admit, protagonist may be a bit too full on. But COVID hurt some venues and they struggled to get back. Often their clients paid the price. In Australia, some of the terms and conditions of conference centres, hotels and even restaurants are full on! Particularly if they are part of a US based chain. It feels like they went to the lawyers for advice and the lawyers had a field day. Now, you are on your own if you need to change anything like dates, numbers, minimum spend or accommodation blocks. In fact, one venue I was working at, annoyed their PCO client because they had drinks at cost and snuck in a $10 charge per person drink minimum that the client didn't see until the day of the event. So what can we do about it? At the very least, let's talk! That's what is going to be happening at this Thursday's Conference Organiser Forum. If you are an Australian/New Zealand based event organiser, venue or provider we would love to have you join us. Just put YES PLEASE in the comment and I will send you the details.

Starting the week with a venue search? If you are planning an event, check out this event planning checklist from @cvent One element of which is to compile a ‘wish list’ of venues. 📝 ❔Does your preferred venue need to have a certain capacity? ❔Maybe you will only consider unique venues instead of hotel conference centres? https://lnkd.in/eE3C8EWa #MeetingBooker #MeetingPlanner #MeetingProfs #MeetingOutside #MeetingRooms #MeetingPlanners #UKMeetingRooms #PubsThatMeanBusiness