SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

Meeting professionals who use a slow-down in face-to-face meetings due to coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures to work on their skills will be prepared to thrive when a new events marketplace emerges after the all-clear sign. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals Starts March 31.

Meetings 66

Meetings Negotiating Risk Management Contracts 66

SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

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! Even if that more adventurous perspective doesn’t make you any happier about them, they’re a necessary part of the meetings and events industry.

Contracts 93

Contracts 2024 Food and Beverage Hospitality 93

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. How safe are your meetings and events? Here are some action items and ideas that you can implement at whatever stage of your meeting you are in, from Choosing a Location or Venue, to negotiating The Contract , or creating a Communications Policy.

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2019 Meetings Contracts Risk Management 91

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

Financial 69

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 69

SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

event contract. Foster, CHME, an attorney with Foster, Jensen & Gulley , for an exclusive Q&A on event contract essentials in the Covid era. Listen to “Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era” on demand. Meeting professionals today are risk managers. and assume the risk for deciding to attend.

Contracts 114

Contracts Insurance Hotels Negotiating 114

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

There’s just one thing left – making your career as an event planner official “on paper.” . But what are the top event planning courses for planners? In reality, you don’t actually need a formal education, accreditations, or affiliations to launch your own event planning business or to even get a job at an event planning company.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Negotiating Advertising Contracts 62

GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. . Well, the very essence of an event is when people accumulate at a place for a purpose, interact, network, learn and have a good time. But, what is a hybrid event then? In simple words – A mix of both virtual and in-person events.

Sponsorships 218

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 218

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. Well, the very essence of an event is when people accumulate at a place for a purpose, interact, network, learn and have a good time. But, what is a hybrid event then? In simple words – A mix of both virtual and in-person events.

Sponsorships 156

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 156

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. Well, the very essence of an event is when people accumulate at a place for a purpose, interact, network, learn and have a good time. But, what is a hybrid event then? In simple words – A mix of both virtual and in-person events.

Sponsorships 156

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 156

Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

The demand for in-person events is on the rise. Whether it is as a stand-alone event or part of a hybrid model, the desire to meet in-person is very much there. So how can organizers make a safe return to in-person events? NEW eBOOK – 10 Critical Steps to Successful Hybrid Events. It hasn’t gone away.

Risk Management 106

Risk Management Government Tech Airlines 106

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It. Professional Credibility.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Though lockdowns similar to what we experienced at the beginning of the pandemic aren’t likely, meeting destinations may be impacted by ever-changing local restrictions or ordinances around vaccinations, testing requirements, etc.

Contracts 111

Contracts Site Selections 2022 Risk Management 111

Management Events

MAY 16, 2023

Take time to meet with representatives from different solution providers and engage in open communication. DO: Take time to network with vendors at industry events where you can have a relaxed conversation about the latest trends and challenges that isn’t necessarily set up as a sales pitch but more of an exploration and peer discussion.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating Contracts Risk Management Trade Shows 52

QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

Corporate Events 102

Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 102

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Certified Meetings Experts.

Education 59

Education Meetings 2010 Financial 59

SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. So rather than concentrating on the hurdles involved in event planning , let’s focus on the wonderful perks of this unique profession. Event planners are no strangers to airport terminals and hotel check-ins.

Risk Management 77

Risk Management Negotiating Travel Contracts 77

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

In addition to data about quantifiable things like the size, frequency, costs, and types of meetings, our Annual Meetings Market Survey also captures a wealth of data in the form of comments in response to a series of open-ended questions. Last week we published comments about the meeting industry’s biggest challenges.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

Corporate Events 52

Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 52

PCMA Convene

JUNE 13, 2016

THE 36,000-FOOT VIEW Liz King focuses on giving her interns wide exposure to the meetings industry as a whole. Make sure that they have experience with different types of events,” she said, “and different stages of the event-planning process.”. The sponsors can make or break your event.”. How do you identify a risk?”.

Risk Management 45

Risk Management Negotiating Contracts Financial 45

Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to Allied Market Research , the event industry was worth $1,135.4 A career in the “Events industry” is a viable option, according to these reports. A skilled event planner must be an excellent multi-tasker to manage various aspects of an event seamlessly. Online Event Management Courses.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management 2022 Tourism 52

SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategic meetings management is a concept that’s over 20 years old but has recently taken on a new form. As an event planner in today’s digital age, you have the opportunity to take on a much more strategic role within your organization. The time for strategic meetings management is now.

Management 130

Management Meetings Risk Management Technology 130

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

I definitely think that sometimes we don’t trust the interns,” said Liz King, CEO of Liz King Events as well as the techsytalk event-technology platform. “So So many people hire interns and then let them stand around at an event. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. In 2014, the U.S.

Negotiating 68

Negotiating Hospitality Contracts Risk Management 68

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

Speakers 101

Speakers Consulting Healthcare Financial 101

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

Speakers 98

Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98

Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Event planning & management is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Somehow great event planners can make it all look like a cakewalk. Categories of event planning & management skills. Event planners need to do the same. People management. Change management . Negotiation.

Event Planning 98

Event Planning Management Negotiating Risk Management 98

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2018

This approach allowed me to develop competencies in administration, diplomacy, negotiation, personnel management, financial management, project management, business management, risk management, and entrepreneurship. I did not have to win Wimbledon to receive a kiss from the duchess.

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2006 2009 2010 Government 75

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

With the understanding that any speculation is of limited use, we nonetheless asked a group of EU-based meeting professionals to consider what this could mean for the international meetings business: Ben Hainsworth, executive director of K.I.T. What could the Brexit mean for international meetings and business events?

Tourism 40

Tourism Negotiating Meetings Travel 40

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

With the understanding that any speculation is of limited use, we nonetheless asked a group of EU-based meeting professionals to consider what this could mean for the international meetings business: Ben Hainsworth, executive director of K.I.T. What could the Brexit mean for international meetings and business events?

Tourism 40

Tourism Negotiating Meetings B2B 40

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. As part of the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, we asked respondents a handful of open-ended questions, including: “What is the biggest challenge facing the meetings industry today?” Clients affording events.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91

MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2023

Here’s what happened and what meeting pros can learn from it. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown’s decision to host the Moms for Liberty national convention has lawmakers asking questions, and raises important risk management issues for meeting professionals to consider. Industry lawyer Joshua L.

Risk Management 111

Risk Management Hotels Contracts Site Selections 111

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

International meetings, conventions, and other business events are melting pots. Because of that, Graham wonders if attendees will be more willing to discuss current events, or anxious to avoid conversations involving politics and policies. I believe that any program where people meet “the other” can be incredibly valuable.’.

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