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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

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They bring invaluable knowledge of the corporate culture and individual preferences to the table. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. Develop a list of multiple options from “ideal” to “acceptable.”

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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“Now we are drilling deeper on budgets rather than relying on relationships and so many faces have changed since we last managed an event that we have to spend a lot of time proving ourselves again.”. “It Have the conversation about why there isn’t room service or limited hours for restaurants before you arrive,” he said. Tell a Story.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Meeting Planners

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Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Strive for work-life balance.