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Dec 6, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest |Hope Salvatori |Featured Venues
Host bar versus open bar - have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two arrangements? Hotel event managers actually get this question a lot, so I figured it would help to explain the difference. Host BarPayment for a Host Bar is measured on consumption. You'll pay a bartender fee and settle a bill at the end of the night that covers all alcohol consumed. Some hotels will charge you on a per drink basis and keep track of how many orders were placed for each type of drink.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest |Hope Salvatori |Kim Campbell
Weddings are the cure for weekends full of empty hotel rooms, and they can turn a farm or turn-of-the-century farmhouse into a money-making event destination. In order to grab a piece of the wedding business for your hotel or event space, you’re going to need a business plan. Read on to learn how to craft a wedding venue business plan that gets couples to choose your venue over the competition. How much can a wedding venue make?
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Jul 21, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Hope Swedeen |Brittany Estes |Cvent Guest
When conducting surveys, there are two ways to approach a questionnaire: structured questions and unstructured questions. Some surveys will be best suited to structured questions, some to unstructured, and some may benefit from leveraging both question types. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the difference between structured vs. unstructured questions so you can get the most out of your surveys. Structured vs.
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Jul 6, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Hope Swedeen |Brittany Estes |Cvent Guest
Market research is all about understanding your audience, but it also includes a deep dive into the broader market landscape, including trends affecting your industry and top competitors within your market. Market research is vital to bolstering marketing and sales efforts. But where do you begin? What Is Market Research?
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Apr 20, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest |Featured Venues |Maggie Lancashire
Planning an event can feel like juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle. But not if you have a comprehensive event checklist like the one we have created in this post. Read along to understand what you need to keep yourself sane and your event on track. So, here it goes. Establish Your Event Goals and ObjectivesWhat's the big idea behind your event? Are you planning a wild corporate retreat, an educational conference, or a fundraiser that'll knock the socks off your donors?
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Mar 24, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest
Let this sink in: 57% of marketers host 50 or more webinars annually, and another 29% host at least 100. The point is there's a lot of competition to catch people's attention. Therefore, it's imperative to make your webinars stand out. This is where webinar branding comes in. Creating a consistent visual identity for your webinars can build brand recognition, establish credibility, and increase engagement with your audience.
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Mar 24, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest |Kim Campbell
Are you considering hosting a webinar training? Look no further. Webinars are a powerful tool for educating and engaging audiences but they require proper planning and execution. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of webinar training and provide tips for hosting a compelling event that meets your organization's goals. Keep reading to learn more.
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Mar 22, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest |Kim Campbell
Business travel isn’t quite back to pre-pandemic levels the way it’s complement, leisure travel, is. But there is a growing realization among senior level executives that the strategic use of employee rewards can increase profitability. And with much talk the past few years about increasing travel by outlets like Forbes, it’s no surprise that incentive travel is on the rise in the corporate sector. But does your organization really need one?
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Mar 2, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest
In the world of B2B events, effective communication is the name of the game. Any breakdown can lead to issues that can potentially impact your future events. So, whether it's smoke signals, Slack, or any other tool, ensure you have a solid communications plan before, during, and after the event. And in this guide, we'll help you create one. So keep reading. What is Event Communication? An event communication plan is like a roadmap for getting the word out about event.
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Mar 1, 2023 | 
cvent.com | Cvent Guest |Featured Venues |Kim Campbell
Dual-branded hotels are a trend that may be here to stay. In just the past few years, major hotel chains like Hilton have opened additional dual-branded properties in America, and other industry news sites report there will soon be an increase in Europe. In this guide to dual-branded hotels, we’ll review their definition, benefits, and history. Explore real world examples and the pros and cons hotelier’s need to know before considering their own dual or multi-branded property.
