Event planning

50 Ways to Turn Events into Revenue Generators in 2026

Event professionals, let’s talk money! It’s time we delve into the thrilling world of monetary prospects intertwined with our beloved profession. Event planning, while primarily aimed at crafting unforgettable experiences, is also a treasure trove of wealth-creating opportunities. Our industry is not just about orchestrating memorable experiences; it’s also a potential minefield of income streams waiting to be discovered. If you’re looking to truly turn events into revenue, it’s time to think creatively about each aspect of your production.

10 Proven Pricing Strategies to Boost Event Registrations

Hosting global events means event organizers have to consider multiple aspects such as international logistics, budget, technology, legal compliance, cultural sensitivity, and so on. Out of all these aspects, the registration and ticketing process is one piece of the puzzle that holds the key to a successful global event. This is the reason event organizers today prefer investing in smart ticketing systems that help attendees register for these events seamlessly for the attendees. Continue reading

18 Event Planning Tips for Before, During, and After Your Event

Event planning for academic conferences is much more than deciding on a venue and distributing invites. It is creating an environment that encourages knowledge sharing, fosters collaboration, and welcomes novel ideas. For a global research conference, a university-based symposium, or a student-led academic gathering, the act of planning is important to every facet of making the event fruitful. Continue reading

New Dryfta Updates, Customer Spotlight, and Meet Us IBTM World!

As we head into the final stretch of the year, we’re excited to share some powerful new features that have just been added to Dryfta. These updates are designed to make your event planning more efficient and your events even more impactful.

A Comprehensive Guide to Streamline your University Events with Dryfta

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Events & conferences are pivotal in the intricate fabric of the university ecosystem. They serve as platforms for nurturing community ties and promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty, and alumni and as catalysts for academic excellence. They are instrumental in heightening student engagement and participation. Organizing these events, however, can be a multifaceted task laden with complexities. The planning, coordination, and execution stages each come with its own set of challenges. This is where solutions like Dryfta come into play. Dryfta is designed to make the labyrinthine event management process straightforward, efficient, and far more productive. The forthcoming guide will delve deeply into how Dryfta can be leveraged to bring out the best in your university events, ensuring they are both memorable and seamlessly organized.

A Guide to Calculating Carbon Footprint of your Event

Are you planning an event and striving to make it as environmentally friendly as possible? Then understanding and calculating your event’s carbon footprint is a crucial step. A carbon footprint represents the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an event or activity, measured in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Essential Industry Conferences for Every Event Planner

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Every event planner should consider attending the following selection of industry gatherings. These events span a wide range of topics, including experiential marketing, event technology, safety protocols, and sustainability initiatives, offering invaluable insights for all event professionals.

How to Use ChatGPT for Successful Event Planning

Event planning can be an exciting but complex endeavor, requiring meticulous organization, creative thinking, and attention to detail. ChatGPT, an advanced AI & Machine Learning tool, can assist event planners in streamlining their processes, generating ideas, managing tasks, and enhancing attendee experiences. I’m listing below some of the ways in which ChatGPT can revolutionize event planning, offering valuable insights and guidance to ensure successful and memorable events.

How to Request a Visa Letter for Traveling to a Conference

7 Tricks to Keep Attendees Until The End of the Conference

It's a busy conference season, and you've been asked to present at one of the upcoming events. After some quick research, you find out that the event requires a visa letter from you. But what exactly is this letter? And how do you go about requesting one?

If you're traveling to a foreign country for your conference, there's a good chance you'll need a visa. But where do you start if it's not included in the registration, or if the conference organizer doesn't provide this service?

In this guide, we'll walk through how to get started on requesting your own letter of support from your destination country and the steps you need to take before applying for your visa. We'll cover everything you need to know about requesting a visa letter for a conference: what they are and why they're important; whether it will affect your travel plans if your visa application is delayed; and how to ask for one in an email or phone call without sounding like an idiot!

University Mission Trips: How to Organize & Manage University Mission Trips

University Mission Trips: How to organize, coordinate and manage your university mission trips.

Mission trips are an incredible way to grow your faith, build relationships with other people, and do good in the world. They can be a great way to learn more about yourself, meet new friends and positively impact the communities that you visit. But they're also a lot of work! And if you're not prepared for the challenges that go along with organizing a mission trip overseas, it can be difficult to actually accomplish anything at all. The key to making any kind of mission trip successful is organization and preparation—and this article will give you everything you need to start planning your own international trip today!

How to Run a Profitable and Successful Events for College Students

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If you are a student at a university, chances are you have thought about organizing an event. It’s a great way to build your professional network, develop leadership skills and meet lots of new people. But organizing an undergraduate student event isn’t always easy. You need to find funding, recruit volunteers and create something fun for everyone to enjoy. If you get this right though, then your event will be profitable and successful for both attendees and organizers alike! Read on for all the information you need to know about how to run a profitable and successful events for college students:

Your Guide to the Types of Events and What You Can Do With Them

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Events are a great way to get your name out there, build community, and attract new customers. Whether you’re hosting an event for a company or organization and want to maximize the benefits of this opportunity, or planning your own personal event that will be attended by family and friends, it’s important to know what types of events are available so you can choose the best one for your needs. Let’s take a look at some common types of events:

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