Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Now we’re into 2018 PSAV acquires Hargrove which was one of the biggest kind of mainly East Coast is my understanding. And that’s January 2018. November 2018 they acquire concise- Will Curran: To focus on apps. And June 2018 was when it was announced that they were acquired by Blackstone. So it was 2012.

Event Tech 99

Event Tech Tech Negotiating Contracts 99

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Chefs at the 2018 PCMA Annual Conference in Bangkok serve pasta and other dishes to attendees. In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Although the overall survey results paint an optimistic picture for 2019, individual responses reveal pockets of anxiety.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The 2018 Global Meetings and Events Forecast surveyed 600 event professionals and found that at the same time group hotel rates are climbing, overall meeting costs could remain flat, and meeting owners are scrutinizing the details more than ever.

Management 69

Management Negotiating Contracts Hotels 69

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events. End every week with a bit of knowledge about this crazy, compelling industry that we all know and love.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

However, if you have found the perfect fit for your event, ask if they would consider lowering the cost in exchange for a multi-year contract. Don’t be afraid to negotiate! Also, see if the staff will help you with surveys or onboarding and promoting your event app to your attendees. Costs: Considering that 32.8%

Venues 115

Venues Conference Food and Beverage 2014 115

Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps you can take, to negotiation tips he lays it all out there! I highly recommend this as part of your site survey. Negotiate Event WIFI before picking the venue . After the contract, it’s called begging.

Hotels 89

Hotels Negotiating Sponsorships Wireless 89

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Do a survey to find out where awardees are emotionally. The 2018 Incentive Travel Industry Index published by Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Incentive Research Foundation and Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals found that more than 80 percent of event planners are being asked to reduce costs.

Travel 119

Travel Contracts Hotels Transportation 119