Event planning : the ultimate guide to successful meetings, corporate events, fund-raising galas, conferences, conventions, incentives and other special events /

• Allen, Judy, 1952-

• Meetings -- Planning
• Congresses and conventions -- Planning.
• Special events -- Planning

• Wiley,

• 0470155744 (hbk.) :
• 9780470155745 (hbk.) :

• £21.50
• £21.50

• Includes index.
• Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1:The First Steps: Initial Planning and Budgeting How Much Can You Spend? The Purpose of the Event Initial Planning Visualization Budget Breakdown Chapter 2: Organization and Timing Critical Path Function Sheets Timing Is Everything The Time of the Day and the Day of the Week Date Selection Chapter 3: Location, Location, Location Site Selection Location Requirements Hotels and Convention Centres Restaurant, Private Venues, Catering Location: Q&A Theatres Tents Contracts Gala Openings in New Venues Chapter 4: Transportation Limousines Motor Coaches Parking Transportation: Q&A Chapter 5: Guest Arrival Weather Considerations Arrival & Weather Considerations: Q&A Fanfare Fanfare: Q&A Registration: Guest Pass Security and Ticket Pick-up Registration: Q&A Chapter 6: Venue Requirements Staging, Audio-Visual, Lighting Staging, Audio-Visual, Lighting: Q&A Room Requirements: Q&A Chapter 7: Who's It All For? The Guest List Invitations Media Media: Q&A Children At Your Event Chapter 8: Food and Beverage Menu Planning Staffing Chapter 9: Other Considerations Entertainment Entertainment: Q&A Photographer Photographer: Q&A Themes and Programs Final Touches Conclusion It's A Wrap Applause! Applause! Your Next Event Appendix A: Sample Cost Sheets Appendix B: Sample Payment Schedules Appendix C: Sample Function Sheets Index

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