Condensed format omits e-mail addresses so you can hand it out at the registrations table
We have also found some predictable event planner metrics between how many people add the event to their contact management software (built in) and the number of walk-in's at the door.
Yes, we sat at many event check-in tables before designing this software
Credit card information remains strictly with gateway provider (ex: authorize.net or similar) to limit your liability
Event registration is key for membership organization renewals so it is focused for the event planner on increasing event attendance.