Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Good news: The outbreak of Covid force majeure cancellations and postponements that plagued the industry in 2020 did not lead to a rash of precedent-setting lawsuits. Negotiate a clause about what will make an event financially important to go forward and negotiate based on that.”. Fee Negotiation. Hologram ‘Em In.

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EventMB

JUNE 27, 2022

If you thought event contracts were tricky before the pandemic, buckle up for even more complications. In 2020, executing the force majeure clause in a contract was fairly straightforward. This means the performance of the contract was materially more burdensome than had been expected initially due to an extreme or unforeseeable event.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. As a hotel or supplier, how do you plan to work with your event clients moving forward? Help your customers now for your long-term survival.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Eventscase, the all-in-one event management software, celebrated its 10th anniversary last September. Negotiations to achieve the new investment round started at around the same time. In September 2020, it managed to close a £3.5 The backing of our investors confirms that we have emerged stronger from that fight.”

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

Let’s face it, being on either side of the table in hotel-contract negotiations is tough these days. Planners are in a hotel-market mess, with limited availability, high food costs, and short-staffed properties, many of which are still trying to pull their bottom line back from the trash after being closed for months in 2020.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We are making educated guesses, based on the cards we can see, about what will come up next in the 2020 deck. You have no idea what really would have happened in 2020 if there hadn’t been a pandemic. Your value was never in the beauty of your exhibit hall layout or your ability to negotiate a good hotel rate.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

Global DMC Partners (GDP) , a global network of independently owned DMCs and creative event experts, held a virtual open forum , “The Meeting Planner’s New Reality in the ‘New Normal,’” on June 24. More than 700 meeting and event professionals from around the world registered. Contract negotiations/liability/waivers (43 percent).

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

These words by Eddie Ross (author, editor and producer) pretty much sums up what it takes to be a successful “event organizer”. Planning an event whether physical, virtual or hybrid is not easy and requires a particular skill set. It is not without a reason that event organizers are famous for being multitasking geniuses.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2023

As event professionals, we often reflect on our past experiences and wonder what we could have done differently. As experienced event profs, they would have lots of knowledge to share with their younger selves, but because they cannot, Arianna, Deanna, and Will share their advice for event professionals with you.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2020

In a late June webinar that drew more than 700 corporate and association meeting planners, 64 percent of attendees responded that they expect their organizations to return to holding in-person events by January 2021. Another discussion topic was the expected return of incentive-travel programs to the universe of in-person events.

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Floktu

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Event Industry saw many changes and painful cancellations in 2020, but it doesn’t mean the perfect event isn’t possible in 2021. Whether you’re planning a large scale or small gathering, follow these 5 tips for a successful event. . The Event That Gives back. In the 2020’s the trend will continue.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

If you spent 2020 talking about force majeure clauses more than you ever had in your career, you are not alone. Sheaks notes there’s been a lot of negotiation at the federal level about whether the stimulus bill with another round of Paycheck Protection Program funding will include similar liability protections.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That’s why when we were finally able to bring the 2020 and 2021 cohorts together last week for a grand gala at Resorts World Las Vegas, we invited all the previous year’s winners and paired the occasion with a Smart Woman Summit day of empowerment showcasing top personal and career development experts. Master the Negotiation.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

Insider AV Tips: Power Placement For Events: Why It Matters More Than You Think. ? So, now that you know the costs you need to be aware of, let’s chat in depth about negotiating prices for your AV. Watch our webinar that shares tips on How to Negotiate Prices for Event AV. ?? Upcoming events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the events industry returned in all its glory this year. A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. The Return of Large-Scale In-Person Events.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Most event planners want a venue contract in which everybody wins. However, because they’re also accountable to someone—a boss or a client—some are tempted to use negotiation tactics that can catch venue sales representatives off guard. The Latecomer believes that the real negotiation begins when the contract is ready to sign.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

Exhibition Centre Liverpool has confirmed a series of multi-year deals and events expanding – as confidence continues to return to the industry. The event – which brings together leading national and global brands with the UK’s independent wholesaling industry to negotiate deals and network – will increase from 5,400m2 to 8,100m2.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

The company also licenses a global event database that includes everything from major sports and music events to arts festivals, trade shows, fairs, and conventions. It’s a comprehensive list, collated from a daily data stream of more than 40 million events from more than 300 sources. a client requests.

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

It’s something event planners have been dealing with in every aspect of their job. But 2020, we saw some truly significant changes due to the dramatic impact of the Covid-19. Event design has changed, venue operations have changed and how attendees consume content has changed. It is a lot to deal with for event professionals.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

That number is expected to grow in 2020 as employers encourage the blending of business and leisure travel to appeal to the younger generations that are rising up through the workforce. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? Include details of the extended rates in your event communications and event app.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Has this year strengthened your relationship with the event contract? 2020 brought to the fore voluminous talk about force majeure clauses , common law principles and greater attention to legal terms in general. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings. If so, you’re not alone.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

The panelists and the Event Leadership Institute are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or professional services. Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 13, 2022

Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter and live event company, announced today that Mark Girton will serve as VP, Special Events at Empire Polo Club — home to the world-famous Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival and its country-music counterpart, Stagecoach. She joined the department in 2015.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

Event planners and providers are looking for ways to mitigate the ballooning costs go audiovisual services. It’s the same story with staffing — with meticulous tracking, Encore can keep tabs on who has worked certain hours, where their last job was, and how easy or difficult it is for them to move to another destination for the next event.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Good news: corporate travel and events are back! In the hospitality/events industry, a weak supply chain means limited product quantities unless you order significantly in advance (and who can predict volume right now?) Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

Don’t Cancel: Consider Making Your Event Digital. Future of Events: 5G And Events: How It Will Shape, Change & Revolutionise The Industry. Make sure your event Wi-Fi is exactly how you want it for the price you want it! Watch our webinar on Negotiating Hotel Wi-Fi. Especially in the world of events.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day featured several in-person and virtual events that highlighted the importance of the meeting, incentive, convention, and trade-show industry, while also educating planners on the new landscape they will operate in going forward.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

A throw-away trend or something that will shape our events, how should we view flight shaming in the events industry? In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. But somehow, Madrid and the Spanish Government pulled it off.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

It’s the conversation you always wanted but never had – wages in the events industry! And what do we do better than anyone else here in Event Brew? Thuy Diep, Dustin Westling, Will Curran, and Nick Borelli are ready to take on the topic of wages in the events industry. Click here for the full audio transcription.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

The Best of the Best: Sponsorship Series: A Guide To Virtual Event Sponsorships Part I: Deals & Packages. More Sponsorship Ideas: 15 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas: Get Creative! ? Worried that you’re forgetting something while planning your virtual event? Download our free Virtual Event Planning Checklist!

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The last quarter of the year is one of the busiest times in the events industry. Coinciding with our anniversary, negotiations began to achieve this latest round of investment that we have made public this week. In September 2020, it managed to close a £3.5 LAST ‘WHAT’S UP’ EVENT OF 2022. UPCOMING EVENTS.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2020

This is the fourth in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Some events in Q3 are exploring options for postponing to Q4. . Renegotiating Live Event Agreements When All Parties Are Innocent Victims.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

Memories and experiences that are created at a destination outlive any other type or event and experience; for me at least. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business. At the beginning of February 2020, no one really knew what was happening.

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