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The Power of Purpose is Fueled by Collaboration

Smart Meetings

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. This one-day cross-country journey will anchor the week on Wednesday, April 10.

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In-Person Events: Good News and Bad News

MeetingsNet

Other results from the virtual event’s live polling: 43 percent said that contract negotiations, liability issues, and hold-harmless waivers are of top concern to them as they start planning in-person meetings again. 54 percent say they would not be comfortable attending large work-related conferences or events in the near future.

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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We negotiate exit windows with the suppliers.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Previously, he worked for American Airlines Arena and Heat Group as senior event manager and event staffing manager. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

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Making Lemonde: Turning Negatives into Positives in a Post-COVID Incentive World

SmartMeetings

For flights, choose business class if possible, or book airlines which are leaving middle seats empty in economy class. Wherever you stay, Breust suggests taking a long, hard look at the contract before signing. “We We can expect major revisions to all travel contracts after COVID-19,” he says.

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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 Tate, CMM, senior manager of finance and events for Petco Animal Supply Services. “‘I

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After Marriott Commission Cut, Event Tech Exec Urges Planners to Make Lemonade Out of Lemons

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Tenholder equated Marriott’s decision to a price increase, similar to when airlines cut commissions to travel agents, but didn’t lower ticket prices. “The scuttlebutt has been going around for a year. I just didn’t know what form it would take.”. He predicted other hotel brands will do the same eventually.