How do venues get discovered on Cvent—and how can meeting planners book better, faster, and with more confidence?

In this episode of Lobby Talks, we’re joined by Oliver Corser, Account Manager at Cvent, for a behind-the-scenes look at how the platform connects meeting planners with venues around the world. We break down what actually impacts visibility, rankings, and response rates—and how bothsides of the sourcing process can work smarter.

Venue sales managers will learn how to optimize their Cventlistings, avoid common RFP mistakes, and build stronger planner relationships.

Meeting and event planners will walk away with practical tips for writing better RFPs, using underutilized filters, and improving response quality from venues.

We also explore what a great sourcing experience looks likefor both planners and venues, how Cvent is evolving with the future of meetings, and wrap with a fun “Dream Event, No Limits” segment.

If you work in event planning, venue sales, hotel sales, or hospitality, this episode is a must-listen.

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Learn more about the venues and platforms featured in this episode:
Explore Ruffin Event Center: www.ruffineventcenter.com
Discover Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills: marriott.com/tulse
Source and plan smarter with Cvent: cvent.com