The Cvent Supplier Network is a comprehensive venue sourcing platform designed to simplify and streamline the process of finding and managing event spaces globally. It connects event planners to nearly 340,000 hotels and venues worldwide, offering a centralized online destination to search, filter, send RFPs and select venues that fit specific event requirements. The Cvent Supplier Network acts as a one-stop shop for event planners to efficiently source venues, manage the negotiation and booking process, and optimize event planning workflows, saving time, energy, and costs in the process.

After you create an account, you can use the free version of the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN) to: 

• Browse nearly 340,000 hotels and venues worldwide in 18 different languages, enabling a broad and diverse search for event spaces.
• Search and filter for venues based on criteria that align with your event goals, making it easier to find suitable venues.
• Send unlimited RFPs to multiple venues while managing bids efficiently.
• Centralize and manage venue data with reporting and analytics features.
• Automate manual tasks such as searching for venues, building bid comparison reports, and tracking spend and rate history.
• Leverage existing hotel contacts and create preferred relationships with suppliers to negotiate better rates in the future.

For event planners with more complex or customized needs, Cvent offers upgraded enterprise plans with additional features to further streamline and automate the sourcing process.

While the free version supports unlimited RFPs, the Pro plan offers up to 3 users so multiple planners can source venues out of the same account.

NSO & GSO connectivity allows you to directly involve your key hotel chain or brand contacts during the RFP process to improve supplier relationships and get responses faster. 

Custom questions allow you to tailor RFPs to your event or organization’s specific needs to improve decision making and standardize the information you collect from suppliers. 

Pricing preferences empowers you to communicate your budget expectations and pricing priorities within the RFP process, this gives you more customization and control over the information you receive from suppliers. 

Attaching files to RFPs enables you to provide supporting documentation like technical requirements, branding guidelines or sample contracts to give venues a complete picture of the event needs helping to support compliance and risk management.

Creating and saving report templates allows sourcing teams to streamline their reporting process, ensure consistency and drive better decision-making through standardization and improved data accuracy. 

No, Cvent does not collect any commission on sent or awarded RFPs and is not involved in contracts or negotiations.

Yes, the network includes profiles of international meeting venues across over 100 countries. You can source venues and send RFPs in 18 languages. 

Responses appear within the Cvent account, with email notifications available. Responses can be compared side-by-side. Suppliers often respond within 24 hours, but planners are advised to allow 5-8 business days.

Yes, there are integrations within Cvent Event management tools like registration, budgeting, meeting request form and more. Talk to sales to learn more about the Enterprise license. 

Yes, there are many training options within our extensive Knowledge Base where you can browse a large library of articles, FAQs and video tutorials covering popular topics like supplier search, RFP creation, bid comparison, reporting and advanced sourcing features. Our Learning Centers highlight frequently accessed topics and step-by-step instructions for common tasks, making it easy to find answers quickly.