Cracking the Cvent Code: How Venues Get Booked & Planners Book Smarter

How do venues increase visibility on Cvent—and how can meeting planners source the right space faster with fewer headaches?

In this episode of Lobby Talks, we sit down with Oliver Corser, Account Manager at Cvent, to break down exactly how the Cvent platform works behind the scenes. From venue rankings and RFP response strategies to planner-side sourcing tips, this conversation is packed with practical insights for anyone involved in meetings, events, venue sales, or hospitality marketing.

Whether you’re a venue sales manager trying to win more RFPs or a meeting planner sourcing hotels, conference centers, and event venues, this episode walks through what actually drives success on Cvent—and what mistakes to avoid.

You’ll learn:
• How venues can improve visibility and rankings on Cvent
• What meeting planners can do to get faster, higher-quality responses
• Best practices for Cvent profiles, images, and response time
• How Cvent is evolving to support the future of meetings and events
• A fun “Dream Event, No Limits” rapid-fire segment to close things out

🎧 Perfect for:
Meeting planners, venue sales managers, hotel sales teams, destination marketing organizations, convention centers, and hospitality professionals using or considering Cvent.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome (Cvent Overview)
03:00 – Cvent Tips for Venue Sales Managers & Hospitality Leaders
17:00 – Cvent Sourcing Tips for Meeting & Event Planners
25:00 – Dream Event, No Limits (Rapid-Fire Segment)
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