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Connect with venues to get safety details

Browse a database of over 280,000 venues, use filters to include results that meet your specific event venue criteria.

  • Access health and safety information within venue profiles and the Source Safely resource center to ensure a venue is implementing new protocols.
  • Use the meeting space capacity calculator to understand the space you need to accommodate an event with distancing measures in mind
  • Leverage customized question templates in your RFP to ensure you are asking the most important questions to you and your organization.
  • Track cancelled space credits and ensure it doesn’t go unused to mitigate financial risk.
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Improve visibility across your organization

Centralizing meeting data is key to managing a crisis. Cvent’s venue sourcing solutions help you gain valuable visibility so you and your team are on the same page.

  • See where RFPs are going, share history, and view internal notes.
  • Mark favorite suppliers within the account for every user to find easily.
  • Provide enough user logins for everyone on your team.
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Rein in your meeting spend

Budget is more important than ever. Gather the insight you need to negotiate savings on venue rates.

  • Use comprehensive reporting and tracking to analyze RFP history and stay on budget.
  • Add contracted information to calculate proposed vs. actualized data.
  • View your organization’s history with properties, brands or chains to use as leverage for future negotiations.
  • Build and customize RFP budgets to ensure you are staying within your objectives.
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Work smarter by leveraging hotel contacts

Save time on manual processes and strengthen your supplier relationships within your venue sourcing platform.

  • Upload industry contacts into your account for easy access.
  • Send RFPs directly to contacts or copy them on leads sent to their associated properties.
  • Allow hotel contacts to distribute RFPs on your behalf and track responses.
  • Get faster responses and receive the most negotiated rates.
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Sourcing for your next meeting or event?

Check out the Event Planner's Guide to Sourcing for a step-by-step guide to success.

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