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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023. Shifting marketing budgets. Exhibit service contractors are now directly competing with the association for their share of exhibitors’ marketing budget. Price increases.

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Hotel Squeeze: Meetings-Focused Properties Expect Strong Demand in '24

MeetingsNet

percent) in 2024, compared to a strong 2023 that saw pent-up demand unleashed after the Covid pandemic. Research conducted in Q4 2023 by hotel-industry analyst firm CoStar finds that the upper-upscale segment, which contains the bulk of meetings-focused properties, has done better recently than other segments.

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The New Bottom Line

SmartMeetings

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Hotels Chase the Money, Leave Groups in the Lurch

MeetingsNet

Does your hotel contract make it easy for a hotel to relocate your business? If your hotel contract was written before or during the Covid pandemic, you’d better watch your back. First, these meeting contracts do not prevent cancellation; rather, they allow cancellation subject to a party’s obligation to pay cancellation damages.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation.

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The Art of Room Blocks

SmartMeetings

In advance: When setting up the contract, make sure it measures attrition on a cumulative basis versus per-night basis. Another contract solution is to ask for the option for the hotel to resell any unused rooms to lessen the attrition, if applicable. Set up the contract to allow for a post-meeting audit. Our quick save?

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The ultimate event planning checklist for 2023

Socio Events

Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. At this stage, you’ll finalize deals, make deposits, formulate a marketing plan, and start pitching to sponsors. VIP tickets?