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MeetingsNet
APRIL 17, 2023
Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 4, 2019
Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Contracting Out vs. In-House. Areas for Negotiation.
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Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 21, 2018
Register for “Banquets and Catering: An Insider’s Approach to Food and Beverage” Have you ever wondered how can hotels charge $120 or more for a gallon of coffee? You’ll learn how to negotiate catering pricing, service charges and fees to deliver immediate savings to your company or organization.
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 7, 2017
While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Take your time.
SmartMeetings
JULY 28, 2023
Seven Tips to Minimize the Cost of Attrition If you manage to book the block successfully, you still need a strategy to avoid busting your budget by not meeting your room block minimum. In advance: When setting up the contract, make sure it measures attrition on a cumulative basis versus per-night basis. Our quick save?
SmartMeetings
APRIL 19, 2017
This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with. Food & Beverage , used when talking generally about providing, well food and beverages.
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation.
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