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[Webinar] Negotiating International Meeting Contracts: Are You Prepared?

MeetingsNet

There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. Attend this webinar to: Recognize the three fundamental principles to follow when negotiating international meeting contracts.

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[Webinar] Hotel Contract Clauses Planners Should Be Using but Probably Aren’t

MeetingsNet

Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, this webinar will help you keep up with changes in hotel contracts. Hear about cutting-edge clauses that have been created by an attorney specifically to ensure successful and hassle-free meetings and events. Webinar live date: February 26, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Speaker: John S. Foster, Esq.,

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Blitz and Manchester Central extend their partnership

Event Industry News

Blitz has been working with the iconic city centre venue partner for 11 years and the new contract extends the agreement to 2022. Manchester Central holds a variety of events each year, from trade shows and association meetings to conferences and special events, hosting clients and attendees from across the globe.

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Solving for Pricing, Sponsorships, and Skills Challenges When Going Digital

PCMA Convene

In fact, the biggest hindrance to association meeting planning right now is that “time is ticking away,” Colangelo said. Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event. And so Bear Analytics also finds itself in a rare situation.

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Denzil Rankine: ‘We Have an Extraordinary Journey in This Industry’

PCMA Convene

What would you say is the biggest challenge for a traditional association meeting planner? 1 skillset is no longer your food and beverage and your contracting of the venue and so on. We’ve seen a number of major trade shows collapse, COMDEX, and so on. So we will get to that point — the sooner the better.

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And Then There Were 20

PCMA Convene

All of the project management and multitasking required to balance projects and budgets, contracts, and details keeps me engaged and looking forward to coming to work. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Heading home from our annual meeting a few years ago. Associate Meeting Planner, Harborside.

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