Criteria before selecting venue for event.

Q: Criteria before selecting a venue for the event.

Selecting the right venue at the right place at the right time is very important to organize any event. which I consider the things before selecting the venue. List in below:

List	Activity
Budget	Ensure that the venue is within the approved budget.
Location:	Preference by the team/requestor or stakeholder. Also, have smooth access of transport and parking facilities.
Venue utilities facilities and backups:	Proper venue with the facility of:                Air-conditioning, fans.      WIFI internet support.      Electricity backup support.      Enough washrooms for males and females,      Enough power points.
Venue meeting room capacity and facilities:	The venue which is appropriate for 150 persons with free space. Will be selected.        Enough meeting tables and chairs.        Podium/head table.        Can be decorated (If required)        Widows with natural lights.        At least 2 existing doors.
Venue logistics facilities	The venue has available backup of : ·        Multimedia Projector. ·        Projector screen. ·        Printing facilities. ·        White/Flipchart board. ·        Pushpin broad. ·        Sound system etc. That they can deliver after immediate request.
Food and Catering service facilities:	Venue has food, snacks and refreshment served facilities. Tea, coffee, and water facilities are available as per request.
Accommodation:	If the event runs all day or for several days, it is best to choose a conference venue with enough accommodation facilities. The participant can relax at the end of the day without any trouble.
Safety Security	The venue has enough security guards, CCTV cameras, security scanners at the entry door etc.
COVID’19	Venues follow the covid rules, have hand wash basins in outside, and sanitize the visitors when entry.
Other facilities and services:	On-spot assistance for meeting room service. First aid box with available medicines etc.