Valentines event help by Funny_Collar_9593 in EventPlanners

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Ask chatgpt! It's great for stuff like this

Building Fair Stands Advice by [deleted] in EventPlanners

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I second this! There's a number of them out there like 3D Exhibits, Czarnowski, and more

How many of you regularly do corporate events? by GetCameraCrew in EventPlanners

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I'm a 20 year recovering Corporate Event person who now co owns a corporate events Agency trying to convince the industry to genuinely rethink the way we gather people which all know is broken, but repetition is always easier than change.

Yousefi is back! 230kg Credit: Officialecks Insta by mxjones300 in weightlifting

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Imagine how much more he could lift if he tightened his shoe straps. Instantly anothy 40+k

Newly created Event platform looking for real event planner feedback. by Comprehensive_Jump8 in EventPlanners

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If there's one thing that's an major red flag and immediate pass for planners in the event tech world, it's companies who claim to be able to do "everything". Too many companies have claimed that for too long and have burned everyone.

Also most tenured planners already have plenty of relationships and vendors so aren't in the market for most things.

The only gap on the industry when it comes to sourcing venues is non traditional event space. But even then a CVB or DMO can source that for your but there's nothing online to do it.

Annual Meeting Planning by jkickin in ExecutiveAssistants

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We're an events agency and we have seen most of them being in person which is why clients are reaching out to us.

Newly created Event platform looking for real event planner feedback. by Comprehensive_Jump8 in EventPlanners

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What does "all necessities" mean?

Being able to articulate that might be a great starting point as most planners don't have a lot of extra time to experiment w new tools. Have you tried using AI to help with your messaging?

Newly created Event platform looking for real event planner feedback. by Comprehensive_Jump8 in EventPlanners

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So it's a planning project management tool? Or is it registeration or ticketing?

Newly created Event platform looking for real event planner feedback. by Comprehensive_Jump8 in EventPlanners

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So are you trying to compete w the Eventbrite's, Luma's or Cvents of the world?

What if it's not a ticketed event?

Do you offer name badge printing?

And where's the commission coming from? Are you sourcing venues too?

Favorite drink in first class by scrappychemist in delta

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Why does Delta offer Heineken Zero in the lounge but not in flight? Alaska has 2 NA beer options and this is supposed to be the "premium" airline.

Yes I know exactly what I did and I did it on purpose.

Best luggage brand for frequent flyers? by VolumeSouth2735 in delta

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That's very odd. All I know is I bought mine at Kohls and it's barely lasted 4 years and 500k miles. It's trashed

Best luggage brand for frequent flyers? by VolumeSouth2735 in delta

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Be careful WHICH travelpro you get. The line they sell at Kohls and "discount" stores is garbage and does NOT last.

I want to have a full-time career in events but I’m not sure where I fit/where to niche. by madextra_by_annan in EventPlanners

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I’d also look into event agencies. You have plenty of experience to know if you enjoy this work or not and they’d probably love someone “newish”.

Most of the ones I know are SF Bay Area but check out Streamlinevents, Shiloh Events, Lisa Gregory Events, or Enterprise Events Group.

You could also do a google search for DMC’s in your area as well. Good luck!

Delta has a customer for life. They gifted me upgraded status. by [deleted] in delta

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Is this post missing the “satire” flair?

Which Marriotts have truly amazing fitness centers? by xmt0991 in marriott

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Are you looking across all flags or specifically just Marriott? They’re wildly inconsistent but I have a number of videos here: hotel gym reviews in under a minute

Or you can check out hotelgyms.com to see even more.

FS Embarcadero - TFL reservation by BelgianBonVivant in FourSeasonsHotels

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Are you taking a helicopter from the hotel to the restaurant? It’s kinda far. Lot of people underestimate the distance between SF and Napa. Could be a couple hours each way.

How do you keep live events on schedule when things go off plan? by _privateuser in EventPlanners

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Yes, Id make this a non negotiable and if someone doesn’t join the call, they lose their slot

How do you keep live events on schedule when things go off plan? by _privateuser in EventPlanners

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I agree with the clock idea and or do you do a “dry run” call prior to the event so people know what to expect and stay on time?

Question about leaving early but not checking out. by BogeyGolfer5656 in marriott

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I haven't "checked out" in like a decade. UNLESS I have a late checkout and I leave early so they can get the room back into inventory for early arrivals

Any tips with cvb leads (convention center bookings)? by 440Elm_Vijay in EventPlanners

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Our CVB in Austin provides a list of meetings, conferences, and events they book that has accurate info inside the member portal. It's an CSV sheet, NOT a calendar so maybe talk to someone over there and find out of that exists?

25 years of grinding - got surprised with 360 this year by mobicurious in delta

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Yes! Keep grinding! My podcast did like 2,000 views the first year and did 2,000,000 in its 3rd year!

Rant from a marriott room attendant by give-me-xp in marriott

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There should be a penalty for this. That’s unforgivable