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Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.
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Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 13, 2020
Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31.
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 21, 2018
Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. Most hotels would gladly pay a 10-percent commission to a third party that truly delivers incremental business. Let’s take a look at both.
Endless Events
MAY 10, 2018
Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless.
Endless Events
JANUARY 27, 2020
Negotiating Event WiFi is another. Watch our webinar on How to Negotiate Hotel WiFi! ?? Your All-Out Guide to Conference Planning. How to Build “The Dream Event Planning Team”. ?? March 24th – Will and Brandt are speaking at MPI’s Northern California Annual Conference and Expo. ??
Eventory
AUGUST 7, 2018
An app which serves as a conference guide makes event planning more pleasant and effective. Why you should bother with a conference map and other facilities for attendees. As a conference organizer, for once in a while you should put yourself in attendees’ shoes. So it is necessary to optimize this process.
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