MeetingsNet

AUGUST 24, 2023

Representing thousands of hotel workers in Southern California, Unite Here Local 11 calls for a boycott of the entire city by meetings and events. While the union reached a deal on June 29 with the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles—the largest of the 65 affected properties—negotiations have stalled elsewhere.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

3, however, many canceled their plans and venues were moved after a July 19 letter from Unite Here Local 11 to APSA Executive Director Steven Rathgeb Smith called for the group to cancel or relocate their event. These negotiations are a fluid situation that changes daily. ” Costs were estimated at $2.8

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Event Industry News

JUNE 13, 2022

Benaderet previously served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AEG Presents’ Special Events Venues. In 2017 he was named SVP of Special Events at AEG Presents, which involved overseeing 45 venues nationwide. She joined the department in 2015.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 28, 2023

Most couples will have elements that are most important to their vision and the budget can be rearranged to give them their non-negotiables, and then costs can be cut elsewhere. Account for the Necessities As a planner, it is imperative to ensure that your couple is not forgetting any of the non-negotiable necessities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. Our fantastic southern California location allows us to offer outdoor spaces almost year-round, which has been a great enticement to groups this year. guest rooms; 11,628 sq.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Along with the mask mandate, California will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of an indoor event with 1,000 attendees or more. States such as Hawaii, Nevada, and Louisiana have shifted back to requiring masks to be worn at all times indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Is the amount negotiable? Event Venue Specific Questions. Pro tip: Most venues require clients to obtain an event liability policy. Event liability coverage can help protect your clients if they are held legally responsible for property damage to the venue or bodily injury to someone injured at the event. Is there a cost?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. His background is in venue operations, large-scale event management, emergency response, guest services and budget management. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In February, M&A activity moved into the venue-management arena with the announcement that AEG Facilities and SMG plan to join forces. The new company will be called ASM Global , overseeing a network of more than 310 convention centers, arenas, stadiums, and performing-arts venues stretching across five continents.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here is a great article about the Non-Negotiable COVID-19 Policies for Wedding Planners. Event liability coverage can help protect your clients if they are held legally responsible for property damage to the venue or bodily injury to someone injured at the event. Hygiene protocols for your team. Mask requirements for your team.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

Corporate meeting planners generally choose their destination and book the venue a year or more in advance, making it hard to plan around monumental weather events, natural disasters or other citywide emergencies. During negotiations, ask presenters to recommend a stand-in in the event they can’t make it.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

Watch our webinar on Negotiating Hotel Wi-Fi. And you’re visiting a potential venue, so there are a million other things on your mind. March 24th – Will and Brandt are speaking at MPI’s Northern California Annual Conference and Expo. Site Visits: AV Related Things On A Site Visit: 17 Points To Check! ?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2017

In addition to giving planners fresh choices for backdrops to meetings, the surge in new space can also lead to a decline in occupancy rates and hoteliers hungry to negotiate with planners who are willing to be flexible. “A lot of that is because those areas are playing catch up,” he said. markets in 2017. “It

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

For planners, that means inquiring about group-rate extensions when negotiating with hotels. Atlanta and Palo Alto, California, Smith is serving up Southern American food with a bit of an Italian flare. To add local flavor, many restaurants and venues throughout Southwest Florida are preparing some delicious, freshly caught seafood.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 31, 2018

Offering more than 300 days of sunshine a year, 100-plus golf courses, and group activities ranging from Jeep tours to golf cart polo, Palm Springs is a Southern California destination that lets planners create an experience as inspiring and unforgettable as a desert sunset. There are plenty of reasons to meet in Greater Palm Springs.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

For example, Mark Herrera, director of education and life safety with International Association of Venue Managers, faced his choice in early March. His group represents thousands of venue managers at stadiums, convention centers and public spaces around the world. Discuss response strategy with venue and staff.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We are honored to present to you a list of venues in destinations featured in this years’ Oscar-nominated movies. It is also one of the main venues used for the Toronto International Film Festival; stop by for a captivating show. Filming location: Sacramento, California. Fear not, planners. The Shape of Water. Darkest Hour.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Something to that effect, some broad language that gives you some leeway” Can A Venue Force You To Rebook Versus Cancel And Receive A Refund? A venue could take a position, that they don’t have to do that. Because the hotels, the venues, they want to keep your money. So they have to refund.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of the award-winning Long Beach, California-based Bravo Productions, holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of special event planning – a career spanning more than three decades. What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

He looks for destinations that are within an hour of a major airport, warm weather and rich in unique venues. Hotel budget is a deciding factor as is the ability to negotiate down F&B minimums so the team can go off-site for a change of scenery. Expectations have evolved for team building as well.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

However, from a meetings, events and tourism perspective, very few venues were lost and 90 percent of the grapes had already been harvested for the season. According to Visit Santa Rosa, both properties remain in the midst of insurance negotiations, so it is yet to be determined if they will rebuild. Prior to the Nov. Las Alcobas.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

UCLA: Situated in Los Angeles, California, this popular university offers an elaborate event planning and management program. The first course covers topics like negotiations, logistics, contracts, and hospitality. This course teaches you everything from selecting a venue to developing the budget for a wedding.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. San Diego, California. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 17, 2020

ONS has held a group yoga session at its annual congress for the last few years, but in 2019, they were able to take their yoga outside in the Southern California sunshine. “It But more often she’s found that venues will negotiate — and in fact, it’s proven to be less expensive to serve breakfasts that don’t include pastries.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

A Bold Decision ACA (American Counseling Association) Annual Convention & Exposition in San Francisco, California, Sunday, March 19, 2017. To limit damages, ACA negotiated with some of the hotels in its Nashville room block to use other properties in those brands for future conferences. Photo by Paul Sakuma Photography ).

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

You can be sure that after the event you will look differently upon your career opportunities and will leave the venue with a fresh mind and lots of inspiration. Where: Stanford, California, USA. Who is it for? Innovative solutions and the latest trends in patient-centered healthcare will help you to meet your patient experience goals.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. He is the Founder and Director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, California. Over 200,000 event professionals downloaded his books. Where to find him? Where to find him?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

He is the Founder and Director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, California. Over 200,000 event professionals downloaded his books. Where to find him? Reach out to Mr. Eric Jeffrey Topol is an American cardiologist, geneticist, author, and scientist. Where to find him?

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

July IAVM VenueConnect July 31 - August 3, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show provides targeted education and networking opportunities for venue management professionals, including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, stadiums, universities, and more.

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