There’s nothing quite as gratifying as hosting a well-attended event. It may look effortless, but behind the high turnout and the buzzy atmosphere, there is — as every planner knows — nothing but careful preparation and hard work. A key indicator of event success, attendance should never be taken…
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Meticulous, exacting…maybe even a little obsessive. When it comes to thinking about the finer details of an event, planners leave nothing to chance. Yet even with their incredible powers of anticipation and foresight, they know that the unwelcome and the unexpected is always a very real possibility…
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Maximize Event Success – In the world of event planning, collaboration is the key to success. While a planner’s professional expertise plays a crucial part in any well-executed event, the establishment of a collaborative partnership with clients can go a long way in complementing this success. But…
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The rise of AI, and the challenge of integrating AI into event planning — including the advent of advanced language models like ChatGPT — has been a new-found source of innovation and creativity for the events industry. While these technologies offer solutions to many of the common challenges faced…
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Thanksgiving planning is no mean feat. Like any other occasion, it has its own logistics and practicalities, yet Turkey Day is a banquet of epic proportions, a cornucopia of endless culinary iterations (you’re either Team Apple Pie or Team Pumpkin Pie, OK?) and often — as any gathering of family and…
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So much more than an added extra flourish, the creation of memorable and engaging experiences is now an essential tool in striking a lasting positive impression among attendees. Today’s most successful events utilise immersive and experiential elements to stimulate the senses and foster a deep sense…
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As a tangible concept, diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) is an essential principle in any thriving and harmonious society. As event planners, we strive to create inclusive environments, to build spaces that celebrate and embrace people in all their glorious diversity. By putting DEI at the…
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In light of recent protests by the “Just Stop Oil” group at Wimbledon and the Ashes, we take a look at some key points to consider when it comes to safety and event security. As planners, we have a crucial responsibility in ensuring the safety of those who attend our events — regardless of their…
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In a world where unique sensory experiences are so very highly prized, event planners play a vital role in curating these unforgettable moments. As a profession, event planning has evolved significantly with the passing of time and recent years have seen the sector adapt to and incorporate changing…
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As we move ever closer to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the awareness of sustainability has never been more pronounced. The event industry, of course, is no exception to this, with both organisers and attendees striving to reduce their carbon footprints and to adapt more sustainable…
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