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What is FIRST-HOLD?

For the planner it's magic. For the venue it's marvelous.

FIRST-HOLD is a state-of-the-art, online, real-time venue marketing system that allows venues to publish their available space, dates, & rates. Planners can send an inquiry on a date that is actually available, saving everyone time.

Is FIRST-HOLD for meeting planners or event venues?

The beauty is, we make life easier for both.

FIRST-HOLD gives planners the ability to search for event venues with the right size, vibe, and budget and know immediately what dates are available — even when searching late at night! 

FIRST-HOLD allows event venues to show live availability on the FIRST-HOLD website with our cloud-based calendar syncing. Then our Live Availability Widget turns venues’ and caterers’ websites into powerful lead generators allowing visitors to inquire about dates that are actually available. Stop working harder and start working smarter.

How does FIRST-HOLD help me market my space?

Two ways...

First, we’ve built a relationship with 8,000+ planners we email regularly with cool, new venue updates. Those planners come to first-hold.com, search for venues that fit their dates, style, and budget, and send the inquiry directly to your inbox.

Second, we’ve developed advanced technology that helps venues share their live availability in multiple places online—on your website, your preferred caterer’s website, and on the websites of your favorite industry partners like CVBs (convention & visitors bureau). 

With our calendar syncing technology, you don't need to leave your current workflow, we integrate directly with your preferred platform, which makes keeping your client facing calendar up-to-date... seemless.  This means you can maximize your time and grow your own network of industry partners who help each other capture more business.

All of these networked integrations pay off BIG, making it insanely easy for planners to inquire from multiple locations and send their contact info directly to you for follow-up.

What % commission does FIRST-HOLD take from my events?

None.

We are forever commission-free to best serve our members. Check out our member pricing and sign up here.

Why types of events can planners make holds on?

FIRST-HOLD works for all event types—business meetings & events, social events, and weddings.

Does FIRST-HOLD use an API?

Yes. 

Many CRM platforms & enterprise software systems use API to communicate to other software and programs.

Here are a few we know about that integrate easily with FIRST-HOLD:

  • Catereze
  • EventPro
  • Gather
  • Google Calendar
  • HoneyBook
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Proposify
  • RESERVE
  • Salesforce
  • Total Party Planner
  • Tripleseat
  • Ungerboeck
  • VenueOps

 

Other questions? Reach out to our Customer Success Team at hello@first-hold.com