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Hoteliers’ Thoughts on Accommodating Meeting Groups into 2023

MeetingsNet

A hot topic during last week’s Hotel Data Conference was booking the right balance between leisure business travelers. Hint: A new meeting pattern could help groups having a difficult time at the negotiating table.

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2019 15 Over 50: Stephie Young, CMP

Connect Your Meetings

As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Young discusses her passion for the events industry. Impressive stats: I successfully negotiated terms to include association concessions, rebates and commissions totaling more than $700,000. What I do outside of work: In my spare time, I read inspiring books. Connect with Young on Twitter.

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Webinar–How a Corporate Negotiated Hotel Program Changes the Game

Cvent: Event Marketing

However, corporate negotiated hotel programs can be complex, particularly in a time of supplier consolidation, new technologies, shifting hotel distribution and revenue management strategies and the growth of private lodging options (think Airbnb and HomeAway). Tips and best practices surrounding negotiations. Date: May 28, 2019.

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Incentive Travel is Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know

Smart Meetings

What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. Business events and hotel group room bookings are nearly half of what they were in 2019. Glynn shared that this new threat is scary for every traveler, every planner, every third-party negotiator. Costs are changing and budgets must follow suit.

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Incentive Travel is Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know

Smart Meetings

What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. Business events and hotel group room bookings are nearly half of what they were in 2019. Glynn shared that this new threat is scary for every traveler, every planner, every third-party negotiator. Costs are changing and budgets must follow suit.

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Setting Realistic Resolutions for your Event Business in 2019

All Seated

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about 2019 resolutions. Setting Realistic Resolutions for 2019. Look at your team like a product — they are selling amazing service, strong negotiating power, creative design, logistical organization, and seamless execution. Were they realistic resolutions?

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75+ Ideas to Cut Meeting Costs

MeetingsNet

But for every organization willing to adjust meeting budgets to the new landscape, there’s another with a decision-maker who wants an amazing 2023 event on a 2019 budget. Whether you’re booking airport shuttles or buses for off-site events, it’s tough to put the brakes on rising costs. We can’t explain that disconnect.