Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more. CGMP (Certified Government Meeting Professional by SGMP (Society of Government Meeting Professionals).

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The government has signalled its intention to agree a landmark Tourism Sector Deal for the UK tourism industry in a bid to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. It is expected that the negotiations will lead to a final deal, to be announced in Q1 2019.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2021

Over 200 artists including Wolf Alice, IDLES, Poppy Ajudha, Radiohead and many other music industry bodies have come together for the new #LetTheMusicMove campaign – calling upon the UK government to urgently take action on the post-Brexit touring fiasco. The UK Government has to take this issue seriously and support touring artists.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

With regards to large events, with regards to the maximum capacity that’s allowed at venues and at stadiums, there are going to be restrictions. They are no longer an add on but a must-have for any physical venue to ensure the safety of its attendees. . Safety considerations are the new baseline and it is non negotiable.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

As we get closer to GMID 2023, we’re honoring some of the MPI members in Canada who led volunteer efforts in the 1990s and understood before many others why the importance of our industry and its monetary and intrinsic value needed to be understood by governments and business.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2021

The survey has already received several thousand responses, which will help to provide those in government a greater understanding of nightlife industries and the specific challenges facing the sector. It urgently needs financial support from Government if we are to have any chance of saving the hospitality and wider night-time economy.

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Skiddle

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

However, the Government announced that in September, COVID passports will be required in nightclubs and in some other indoor venues in the UK, meaning that people will need to show a COVID pass to gain entry. We currently work with over 35,000 UK and European promoters, at over 30,000 venues. Tickets here.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

A lot of industries have been affected due to lockdowns, restrictions and containment zones by governments across the world. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Sponsors can cut their costs on travel by sending fewer people to represent the brand at the venue.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

A lot of industries have been affected due to lockdowns, restrictions and containment zones by governments across the world. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Sponsors can cut their costs on travel by sending fewer people to represent the brand at the venue.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

A lot of industries have been affected due to lockdowns, restrictions and containment zones by governments across the world. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Sponsors can cut their costs on travel by sending fewer people to represent the brand at the venue.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. Find out in advance how secure the Wi-Fi protocol at the event venue will be. Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. Customisation.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 14, 2018

AirBnb and other disruptors, budgetary constraints relating to government meetings. Attendee numbers in some areas; convention center size in other areas; shuttle transportation to/from venues in large cities. Negotiating favorable room rates for budget conscious attendees. Attendance. Attendee security, both physical and data.

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Lasso

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Whether it’s a concert or a sporting event, setting up a stage involves loading and unloading equipment from vehicles, carrying it into venues, building and dismantling stages (for performances), generally checking if everything is ready for the event, and making sure everyone is safe during the event. What do I need to become a stagehand?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2020

Clients are drawn from a variety of different fields including: Accountancy Advertising Charities Financial Services FTSE 100 companies Insurance The Legal Profession IT Trade Associations Local & National Government Management Consultancy PR and Marketing TV & Radio Production. How do we work?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 11, 2019

A statement on the venue’s website read: “As an ethical and responsible company, we consistently review the content of all events while continuing our commitment to generate business and economic impact for the city.” It continued to state that negotiations with the show had been “terminated”. What is it all about? Areas of interest.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

No longer is it enough for any savvy event professional to rely on government guidelines. In the early days when coronavirus first hit, the advice to follow government guidance was really the only thing that event professionals could do. The event venue is one part of this ecosystem. Everyone was in the dark.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Grants Pursue grants from foundations, government entities , and corporate philanthropy programs to fund events and initiatives. From giving them designated recover space in your venue to offering a meet-and-and-greet with the speaker at your conference, offering premium add-on services or benefits will enhance the attendee experience.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. For example, my colleague called the government of a destination to ask how long the fully vaccinated status remains valid, and they had no answer.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Keep in mind that negotiation doesn’t have to be about lowering the price if you can get additional services thrown into a deal. hours,” says Huggins.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. Force Majeure.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If there are no government gathering restrictions in the county where your event will be held, it is not illegal or commercially impossible, therefore this would not be a valid reason to cancel under force majeure. As an example, I represent Las Vegas and our governor recently loosened our gathering restrictions from 50 to 1,000 this month.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. The decisions were to begin negotiating and find the ability to get paid the maximum, negotiate well with all the suppliers and try to find a win-win situation with everyone. This was a big decision that I needed to make in one hour.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 11, 2018

Web Summit’s current deal with the Portuguese government ends later this year. Approximately €17 million per year has been offered as part of an overall package that also covers venue costs and other items. A Web Summit spokesman said negotiations are ongoing. He added that the size of bids are a matter for city authorities.

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EventSource

APRIL 14, 2020

The federal government was taking drastic steps every day and the uncertainty seemed to hit too close to home. She gathered all the available dates for all the venues, reviewed contracts, and reached out to our vendors. We have been so lucky that the venue and vendors have been very accommodating.

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Conference Care

JUNE 18, 2020

. – but as and when restrictions are lifted – probably ever so slowly, and hotels & event venues are allowed to actually open their doors for business events. But just because venues are permitted to open, does that mean that they should? This presents venues with a difficult decision to make in pricing.

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Ungerboeck Software International

JULY 4, 2019

Then you need to negotiate exactly how to appeal to shifting demographics and appropriately engage with audiences from different generations, backgrounds, and financial means. Not to mention tackling how to maintain revenue streams that are often buffeted by Government funding (which waxes and wanes through budgetary periods).

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Planners and local governments both know that convention center capacity is a critical determinant of site selection. But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future? billion in regional impact and $23.9

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SmartMeetings

JULY 24, 2017

In fact, meeting planners are legally bound to honor contracts with hotels after negotiating room rates. Private companies, government groups and associations that book rooms months in advance of events are effectively subsidizing leisure travelers who overbook rooms and then price-shop for lower rates, often online.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Planners and local governments both know that convention center capacity is a critical determinant of site selection. But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future? billion in regional impact and $23.9

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SmartMeetings

MAY 28, 2020

“There’s a balance between privacy concerns for folks attending versus your [need to protect yourself] as planner, as well as ensuring adherence to whatever current health and safety recommendations are in place from local, state, federal governments and related agencies,” Sheaks says.

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

As we began talking to our client about negotiations on the finer details of the venue contract for their Annual Trainee Conference, we established there was no plan B should they decide not to go ahead with a live event. Brief – Graduate intake and onboarding programme – Can we make ours work in this pandemic?

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

It’s made it possible for modern meeting planners to go beyond just making phones calls to venues and A/V companies. Be prepared for some negotiation. Increased Government Regulation. Today’s meeting and event professionals have a more versatile skill set, and that’s made possible by event tech.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. They know their market inside and out—every special event venue, every caterer, and every entertainer.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Again, as I said before, it depends on the law that governs your contract, which is usually where your meeting is going to be held. Because right now most of these government orders against group gatherings and travel and closing convention centers are only in effect until April. What can you do in this case?

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Highly organized, with outstanding negotiation skills and a great customer service focus, Romy also trains and guides the Project Coordinators, and oversees all elements of the registration and housing databases. Use a survey to make sure your expectations were met on content, topics, speakers, venue, location and price. Dorian Tomace.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

It was March 31, 2016, and ACA’s Governing Council was meeting in Montreal as part of ACA’s 2016 Conference & Expo. Yep needed to put the Governing Council on alert. The then-president of the Governing Council, Thelma Duffey, Ph.D., (Photo by Paul Sakuma Photography ). Earlier that year, on Feb.

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

These services typically include event concept development, budgeting, logistic management, venue selection, vendor coordination, onsite event management, and post-event evaluations. This may involve selecting suitable venues, coordinating catering, managing budgets, and ensuring that all necessary resources are available.

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