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Guest blog: Are you getting the best value from your venue?

Event Industry News

By Kristin Lamb, head of sales and marketing, ExecSpace. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag. Kristin Lamb is Head of Sales and Service at ExecSpace.

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How to save 60 hours planning your conference

Eventinterface

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. Is there a distinct difference between what your organization offers vs. a Convention and Visitor Bureau or Destination Marketing Organization? LISTEN TO THE SHOW. ABOUT OUR GUEST.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. More : 6 Smart Moves: Wellness Edition.

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AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life

Unique Venues

“It’s a great time for special events to book,” says Stacy Benaderet, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for AEG Special Event Venues, a group of 50-plus historic as well as modern, state-of-the-art locations across the country. such as a happy hour or networking event. “I see a lot of opportunity going forward.

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Smart Meetings Celebrates 4 Folio Eddie/Ozzie Wins

SmartMeetings

“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. Every win is a team effort and a testament to our place in the industry.”.

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Rethinking How You Work With Procurement

PCMA Convene

I know where my negotiation points are, and where I can bring expenses down to create more value for the company.’”. Every few years the question comes up as to whether or not [procurement] should be handling our contracts,” she said. “We McDonald’s Corporation has been undergoing a major restructuring since 2015.

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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. In 2015 U.S. With demand for in-person event venues and vendors at historically low levels, expect supply to contract. Be prepared for unpredictable attendance, with more no-shows as people hesitate about returning.

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