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2024 Contracts Playbook

SmartMeetings

What to watch For Contracts don’t sound exciting. But if you look at them another way, event contracts are a dynamic landscape that can either serve as a solid foundation for your event, or a swampy marsh full of lurking danger! The post 2024 Contracts Playbook appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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What Is the Meetings Industry’s No. 1 Challenge?

PCMA Convene

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. Budget decreases.

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Best Practices for Safe Meetings from APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce

SmartMeetings

The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

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Back to Work Basics

SmartMeetings

The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. Destinations International’s We’re Here to Help recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. For highlights, read on.

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The Event Leadership Institute Releases Results from Attendee Preferences for Live Events in the COVID-19 Era Survey

Event Leadership Institute

The survey also revealed 75 percent feel comfortable driving within 2-hours to be a part of an event – and 16 percent are leery of traveling anywhere right now. A full 90 percent of attendees rank the availability of hand sanitizer everywhere as necessary, with 87 percent also saying it’s important for all attendees to wear a mask.

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New Research Reveals Attendees’ Preferences for Live Events in the COVID-19 Era

Event Leadership Institute

The survey also revealed 75 percent feel comfortable driving within 2-hours to be a part of an event – and 16 percent are leery of traveling anywhere right now. A full 90 percent of attendees rank the availability of hand sanitizer everywhere as very important, with 87 percent also saying it’s essential for all attendees to wear a mask.

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How to Write an Event Proposal (with a Template and Tips)

QC Event School

The goal is to secure $5,000 in sponsorships to help cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other expenses associated with the event. In our third example, let’s imagine that you’re a wedding planner looking to secure a contract for an upcoming wedding.