Museums, arenas, cruise ships – all of them can be a unique option to host your next meeting or event, with a number of beneficial advantages over traditional venues. However, these special locations often have different rules you should know of before you take them for a spin. Here are the biggest reasons to green light this type of venue and the detours to be aware of in the booking process.
Green light unique event locations for the …
- Value. Since the core mission of these sites is not event revenue, you will find significant price reductions, like built-in technology on a campus.
- Lush settings. One-of-a-kind venues are already unique which means built-in décor.
- Wow factor. Do you think your guests would rather have a meeting in a hotel ballroom or a football stadium?
- Professional staff. Part-time or not, these coordinators know their business and can help you make the most of your event.
Know the detours before booking, such as …
- Picking a date. You may have to schedule around college classes or sports games, but if you're flexible, this can be a great option.
- Part-time staff. Your event coordinator may multi-task with other roles; the professionalism is still evident, but you may have to be patient for responses.
- Menu options. There's no standard at unique spaces. Know your options ahead of time.
- Extra insurance. You may be required to purchase an extra policy but most are affordable and can be a simple rider.