SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. Read More : Why AI Might Mean Salvation for the Meeting Industry Payne believes in creating a custom contract for each client that addresses all hotel fees and surcharges.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2023

. — Heather Mason is CEO of Caspian Agency , a senior fellow and instructor at San Diego State University and Smart Woman in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. You can subscribe to the magazine here. The post Meetings MBA: Budgets, Models and Forecasts appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

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. ” Engage your DMC early—they might have existing relationships with hotels and venues in your desired destination and can help with negotiations.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

These translations are taken from University of Hawaii law professor John Barkai’s “The 36 Chinese Strategies Applied to Negotiation”: Tune in for More Negotiation Tips. Central time, business-event professionals can hear more of Leonie McKeon’s insights into e ective negotiation in a complimentary PCMA webinar. 16, at 1 p.m.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 7, 2024

When meeting professionals gather and commiserate, the perspective and wisdom in the room is priceless. After covering the meetings industry for 32 years, one of the few things I know for sure about this business is that nobody would hire me to be a meeting planner. Are you putting yourself out there?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” This helps balance the hesitation on the clients’ part for meetings that are farther ahead, but it means the team has to be ready to commit quickly. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement. Develop a list of prioritized concessions (value adds), just like you would for hotel negotiations.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

How to creatively overcome post-pandemic staffing and supply shortages at medical meetings. Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Top Tips for Navigating the Healthcare Meeting Landscape. Good news: corporate travel and events are back! Plan (Much Farther!)

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SmartMeetings

MAY 30, 2023

After all, it’s a two-way street with you and your supplier-partners, and it works best when the parties involved share the responsibility of making meetings work. As meeting professionals, there are a million moments of truth involved in your many roles, from initial conception of your events to paying the final invoices.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How attention pays in the world of meeting professionals As event strategists and experience designers, you create unforgettable, luxurious experiences and elevate every event to leave a lasting impression and provide lifetime memories for your attendees. You can subscribe to the magazine here. Find out more at neenjames.com.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

It’s even tougher for those independent meeting companies that survive on commissions. rebates negotiated by a CVB/DMO to win business. Meanwhile, corporations and associations have increasingly outsourced non-core business functions, like hotel sourcing and meeting logistics. housing-reservation fees.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 31, 2018

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Plan Your Meetings Professional Development Guide ! Exploring the meeting and event industry publications landscape, we recognized the need for something more like a career resource than a newsy magazine. The post Meet the New PYM Professional Development Guide! Let me know !

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Let’s lobby to change how meeting professionals are categorized to elevate our worth The meetings industry is still relatively new. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us. You can subscribe to the magazine here. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

I always try to remind my clients about the fact that these riders are considered part of the legal binding contract and they are negotiable as long as we negotiate BEFORE SIGNING. Everything and I mean everything, is negotiable. requests for meal breaks and possible meal buyouts. Alcoholic beverages.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City. 1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Meetings and exhibitions continue to be impacted by room block poaching. Michael is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and learning institutions, speaking on what’s now and what’s next in meetings and events. venues worldwide, negotiate rates and review contracts at no cost to her client.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. Their curriculums typically consist of courses, such as experience design, event marketing, event financing, venue management, agreement negotiating, and more. CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Accompanying the 100 will be just 45 event suppliers and venues for networking and pre-qualified face-to-face meetings. Caroline Clift, editor of StandOut magazine and EBL’s content manager, said: “It’s been great to get out on site this summer and hear what challenges industry professionals are facing.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Convene is committed to being a partner, not just a place, for meeting and event planners, curating a one-stop-shop experience for all potential needs and services. Convene is committed to being a partner, not just a place, for meeting and event planners, curating a one-stop-shop experience for all potential needs and services.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. The day will wrap up with a choice of four light-hearted ‘Social Soirees’ at 4.30pm.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

MIXED REALITY For Gen-A respondents, immersive learning and gammication are at the fore as non-negotiables followed by learning by app. And as attention spans decrease, quick content consumption and micro-learning will reinform the conference and event agenda.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Learn negotiation tips to help you get a better contract. She drafts standardized contracts, provides legal training and handles meeting related litigation for chain and independent hotels. Learning Objectives: Learn common contracting mistakes that are most likely to lead to disputes.

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InGo

JULY 8, 2021

Hosting an industry-leading event is a great way to build your connections with sponsors and exhibitors, meet new people, learn about new trends, and increase your revenue. For hotel events, negotiate a small reception at the front desk for VIPs. You can usually get it for free if you know how to negotiate with the sales manager.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. his building. The office’s conference space was flooded and unusable.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Yesterday morning, in our final days leading up to closing this issue, I was leafing through a recent issue of O magazine and found a feature story called “Kinder, Gentler,” about how “civility seems to be under siege.” These are questions for society as a whole, but they cut to the core of the meetings industry’s raison d’etre.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Yesterday morning, in our final days leading up to closing this issue, I was leafing through a recent issue of O magazine and found a feature story called “Kinder, Gentler,” about how “civility seems to be under siege.” These are questions for society as a whole, but they cut to the core of the meetings industry’s raison d’etre.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

Central Hall Westminster (CHW), the flagship London site of Central Hall Venues, has teamed up with AV production partner, White Light (WL) to launch new packages for hybrid meetings and events. The comprehensive packages are designed to help organisers negotiate the maze of post-pandemic events in 2021 and beyond.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The International Regional Magazine Association convenes today for day 1 of its annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and meeting planner Dianne Davis is confident things will go off without a hitch. The post Don’t Let This Meeting Planner Nightmare Happen to You! F&B, attrition, cancellation, etc.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Venue sourcing and management: The team secures the perfect location, negotiates contracts, and oversees logistics. The website features a captivating portfolio showcasing Natalia Events’ past successes, from intimate meetings to impactful corporate events.

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Eventinterface

JULY 26, 2017

In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. All of our tools are becoming digital and cloud-based, so we can virtually plan and have meetings from anywhere in the world.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Editor’s Note : Welcome to the new Hybrid Meeting Genius, a regular feature that will help you navigate event tech like a pro. Send them to us editor@smartmeetings.com and look for more hybrid meeting resources at SmartMeetings.com. See also : 6 Great Virtual Meeting Icebreakers. Fairmont Austin’s hybrid staff meeting.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

If you’re like me when planning a meeting or event, the rentals portion of the budget can consume all of your time and energy. Here are some tips I have learned along the way that can help you get what you need without sacrificing your relationship with the party you are negotiating with. How Flexible Are Your Meeting Dates?

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She’s a past president of Meeting Professionals International, Chicago and has been named as one of the 40 under 40 in the meetings industry by Connect magazine in 2015.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

After the latest news story about a spiking variant or travel restriction, you get a note from the CFO or even the CEO asking, faux-casually, “How much would it cost us if we canceled the meeting we have been planning for two years?”. The post The True Cost of Postponing an Event appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Read More : Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. The accelerated transformation of the events industry requires companies involved in the technology side of events to adapt and meet emerging needs. The post How to Generate Event Success in a Changing World appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins and his firm are the recipients of the prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design - Budget $20,000. He has also served for several years on the editorial advisory board of Event Solutions Magazine. In closing.

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