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2019 15 Over 50: Stephie Young, CMP

Connect Your Meetings

In 2013, we started our business. Impressive stats: I successfully negotiated terms to include association concessions, rebates and commissions totaling more than $700,000. As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Young discusses her passion for the events industry. Connect with Young on Twitter. I left my job in May 2014 and became a consultant.

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Bitcoin Explained, For Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

If a hotel accepts Bitcoin in payment, planners could potentially negotiate better prices by reducing the cost of fees third parties typically charge for processing transactions. After a rapid rise in value in 2013, the cryptocurrency’s value more than halved by mid-2015. Bitcoin’s risk is its price volatility.

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Risk Management 101 with Jordan Atherton, 1st Global

Connect Your Meetings

She began her career at 1st Global in 2013 and previously held the position of event coordinator prior to her recent promotion. She plays an integral role for the company through event design and plan formulation, event oversight, vendor and venue contract negotiations and management, and site selection for meetings and event.

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What to Know About Marseille

PCMA Convene

All of this combined helped make Marseille, which has been building on the legacy of its 2013 European Capital of Culture title, the ideal place to organise the congress. The convention bureau has also been an efficient partner in securing hotel rooms and negotiating hotel rates and conditions for IUCN and in organising our site visits.”.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

She has been named 2014, 2015 and 2016 “Event Planner of the Year” by Event Solutions, 2016 Best Private Event by The Special Event, 2016 Best Wedding and Best Decor Finalist by The Special Event and a 2013 and 2015 National BizBash Event Style Awards Finalist.

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Fundamental Event Planning Tips: These Never Go Out of Style

Guidebook

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. Tracy has a PhD in Renaissance Italian History and worked for seven years as a university teacher before joining RSA in 2013.

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Wynn Resorts Vows to Move Forward

SmartMeetings

He has been replaced as CEO by Matt Maddox, who has been president of Wynn Resorts since 2013. I want everyone to continue to be proud of this company and the many unique ways it will forever continue to delight guests.”.

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