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BUDGET SAVING TIPS FOR A MEETING AND CONVENTION PLANNER

Master the Event

Their job requires them to be a seasoned negotiator, a time management expert, as well as being a fiscally responsible expert. Frequent flyers will understand this format as airlines will also reduce seat cost to fill planes. As we’ve talked about here many times, a meeting and convention planner wears many hats.

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75% of travel managers in Europe expect 2022 business travel volume to surpass 2019 levels according to new Cvent report

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Whilst this increase is partly attributed to rising airline and hotel costs within the sector, corporate travel managers also cite other considerations including business travel being recognised as an instrumental way to expand sales – therefore increased budget is required to help achieve targets. . · About the Study.

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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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