Creative ways to fight the budget crunch part 2
In our last piece , we talked about carving your event budget like it’s a pie – with slices serving as catering, housing, AV, transportation and other important meeting details. Given how important this topic is and that it affects all planners, we’re offering a second helping of advice that will serve you well for making […]
Creative Ways to Fight the Budget Crunch, Part 1
Meeting and event planners should think of their budget as a pie, with slices representing key aspects like catering, lodging, AV, transportation and more. Unfortunately, that pie isn’t as a big a treat as it used to be. Most planners have seen their budgets shrink while that pie keeps being divided into smaller and smaller […]
The Must-Know Corporate Travel and Airline Trends for Flawless Event Planning
As corporate event planners specializing in destination management services, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the challenges in air travel that have dominated the headlines this summer. The landscape is changing rapidly due to business shifts, technological hurdles, and evolving traveler preferences, which can impact travel logistics for your next event. These issues affect guest […]
How to Find the Right Event Agency Partner – Red Flags and Green Lights
Event planning agencies are not all created equal. If you want to make sure your event agency partner has the knowledge, skills, and experience to make your gathering successful, you need to know what to look for. Be on the lookout for these warning signs that you may need to choose a different event agency, […]
How to Prevent Event Budget Blowouts
Has this ever happened to your event planning team? You set a budget and were careful with vendor contracts, accounting for every penny. And then, a day or two after the event, you start receiving all these extra invoices and your budget has already been completely spent! That’s a classic event budget blowout… and it […]
Top 3 Secrets to Hosting a Carbon-Neutral Event
As sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility continue to become more critical in the events industry, event planners need to consider ways to reduce waste and lower the overall carbon footprint of meetings, incentives, conventions, and other events. To help you get started, we’ve assembled our Top 3 secrets to bring your next event closer to […]
New Event Venues We’re Excited About in 2024
Although something must be said for tried-and-true venues that always leave event organizers and attendees happy, most people enjoy a little variety, especially regarding recurring events like yearly conferences, incentives and awards trips, and corporate business meetings. That’s why we’re so pleased to share some of the top new hotel venues available this year, with […]
The Latest Corporate Event Trends for 2024
The event world keeps evolving. Even though it’s been a few years since the COVID crisis changed events forever, the future is still innovating rather than going back to pre-COVID standards. One of the reasons for this we hear most often at VIBE is that event planners and clients have found exciting new opportunities in […]
The Different Types of Event Guests and How to Engage Them
Events can be a powerful marketing tool. Studies show that 31% of event organizers consider event marketing their most effective marketing tool – even higher than content marketing, traditional advertising, and digital campaigns. Also, 84% of event attendees say they have more positive views of companies and brands after attending events. To make sure you’re […]
Smart Ways to Effectively Use AI at Your Next Event
If it seems like Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere nowadays, it’s because it’s true. People and businesses increasingly use AI to simplify or streamline various tasks to save time, money, and resources. But how can you bring AI’s benefits into event planning, which is usually about human interactions? The trick comes in knowing how to […]
In-Person Events are Back – Here’s 4 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck
After a temporary speed bump from COVID, in-person events are a top interest for companies, organizations, and professional event planners. Today’s attendees are eager to meet in person, and smart planners are looking for ways to maximize budgets to give guests more of what they want while still producing a strong return on investment Below […]
The Top 3 Event-Planning Challenges – and How to Solve Them
In a perfect world, deciding to host an event would be a simple process from start to finish. But the world isn’t perfect, and expected, and unexpected roadblocks often occur. The best way to overcome them is to be prepared beforehand, so we’re sharing the top 3 challenges today’s event planners are facing and how […]
