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New Contract Essentials in an Ever-Changing Environment

SmartMeetings

Do you start earlier than usual in the hope of finding better availability given the compression of the 2022 market? Or, do you hold off so that you can secure a location within a shorter window of time to program dates, potentially giving a more realistic look at any Covid-related impacts to the selected destination?

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The Women (and Men) Tell All: Third-Party Planners Edition

Connect Your Meetings

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. Brett Sterenson, Hotel Lobbyists. “In-house

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The Inc. 5000 List Gives Insight into Meeting and Event Trends

MeetingsNet

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Prioritizing Event Security in Uncertain Times

Maritz Global Events

It affects everything from the site selection process right through to delivery. Both Talley and Goedegebuure agree that it takes the entire event community—from venues, hotels, DMCs and more—to help ensure guest safety. Mitch Cooper is the Content Marketing Manager for Experient. Keeping Event Security Top of Mind.

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Smart Meetings Celebrates 4 Folio Eddie/Ozzie Wins

SmartMeetings

1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings. We’re extremely proud of our editorial, design, marketing and sales departments, and I’m thrilled that Smart Meetings 360 is getting the recognition it deserves. About Smart Meetings 360, Inc.:

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. Work with hotel partners and other vendors to understand their weak spots. offer grab-and-go meal functions).

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Some benefits of selecting second-tier cities

Plan Your Meetings

Gone are the days when people were content with staying in a hotel that could be in Anywhere, USA, and traveling for work without truly getting out and experiencing the destination. At the same time, gone are the days of companies and organizations having enough staff and budget to plan every detail for travelers.