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Event Planning for Accessibility: Tips and Best Practices

Sep 6, 2023 | cvent.com | John Stanley Hunter |Featured Venues |Julie Haddix

Accessibility and inclusion have always been important, but with rising numbers of people living with a disability, it's now, more than ever, a fundamental part of your event planning. Whether staging a small meeting or a large conference, carefully considering accessibility will ensure all your attendees have a positive and inclusive event experience.
Event Proposal Guide 2023

Sep 6, 2023 | cvent.com | Julie Haddix |Featured Venues

When looking for a company to plan an event, organizations often release a Request for Proposals (RFP). An RFP could almost be thought of as a job listing. It gives a brief overview of the job, or event and includes the requirements needed to submit. Event Proposal There are many types of proposals, from an event proposal for sponsorship to a corporate event proposal. Why go through this process?
Event Website Basics

Sep 6, 2023 | cvent.com | Madison Howard |Featured Venues |Julie Haddix

It may seem daunting to build an event website. Really, it's easier than ever (you don't need a web developer any more!) - if you're using the right tool. But even before you begin to build, there are a few things you'll need to figure out. If you're brand new to website design this post will cover a few event website basics you should know. Types of WebsitesFirst, what type of website will you be building? Event websites can be broken into two types, registration websites, and marketing websites.
Four Tips for Planning Your Next Event in Tempe, Arizona

Sep 1, 2023 | cvent.com | Featured Venues |Julie Haddix

Refreshingly offbeat, Tempe is known for its vibrant downtown scene, its inviting outdoor activities and its welcoming and progressive spirit. Home to Arizona State University, one of the largest and most innovative schools in the country, as well as a robust collection of state-of-the-art accommodations, Tempe is an urban oasis — located within the Greater Phoenix area — where anything is possible.
11 unique Montréal experiences to spark joy

Sep 1, 2023 | cvent.com | Featured Venues |Julie Haddix

Trend analysts agree: the real draw of travel, especially after the pandemic, is to experience newness, positivity and unexpected kinds of joy. It’s part of what they call the joyconomy — people’s need to focus on the positive, whether in the culture they consume, the social feeds they scroll or the experiences they seek out.
Make Your Event one to Remember at Intercontinental Bali Resort

Aug 25, 2023 | cvent.com | Featured Venues |Julie Haddix

InterContinental Bali Resort is nestled within lush tropical gardens alongside a 500-meter stretch of pristine white sand along Jimbaran Bay. The resort is conveniently located just a short drive from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and is blessed with its stunning beachfront location, offering unobstructed sunset views.
The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Event Marketing

Aug 11, 2023 | cvent.com | Hope Swedeen |John Stanley Hunter |Julie Haddix

Virtual events play a critical role in event programs, from large virtual conferences to small internal meetings. In fact, the virtual events market is set to reach USD $657.64 billion by 2030. One of the key advantages of staging a virtual event, as expressed by planners worldwide, is the ability to extend reach across time zones and attract new audiences. As valuable as these events are, however, they come with their own unique challenges.
The Ultimate Guide to Planning Effective Meetings

Aug 1, 2023 | cvent.com | Julie Haddix |Featured Venues |John Stanley Hunter

How often, after leaving an hour-long meeting, have you heard someone say, “that could have been an email?” Employees don’t like having their time wasted. With a finite number of hours in a day and too much work to be done, meetings that don’t make an impact leave employees with increased levels of stress and irritation. The fact of the matter is, no one wants to sit through a meeting where nothing gets accomplished. But meetings aren’t all bad.
What is a Trade Show? The Ultimate Guide

Jun 27, 2023 | cvent.com | Julie Haddix |Hope Swedeen |Featured Venues

Hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. B2B trade show market plunged to $3.9 billion in 2020 but bounced back in a big way to reach $10.2 billion two years later in 2022. That speaks to how critical trade shows are for many B2B companies. So, what's so special about these major events? What makes them so appealing for start-ups and enterprises alike?
Time to Level Up Your Event Platform

Jun 26, 2023 | cvent.com | Hope Swedeen |Julie Haddix |Featured Venues

The events industry is ever-changing. For marketing and event leaders, this means keeping a watchful eye on key trends, taking a frequent pulse of what your attendees want, and using a scalable event platform to help you build great events that meet business goals.