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JULY 8, 2020

Australia-native Damion Breust is a member of Accor’s MICE Advisory Board. 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. In fact, experts say you can take the lemons and turn them into lemonade.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Antarctica and Australia are still within reach for us. What I love about my job: Using my specialized knowledge to negotiate venue contracts that protect event hosts from undue risk and financial exposure, and to set their events up for success, is what excites me most. I learned so much about people there. Heather Reid.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Antarctica and Australia are still within reach for us. What I love about my job: Using my specialized knowledge to negotiate venue contracts that protect event hosts from undue risk and financial exposure, and to set their events up for success, is what excites me most. I learned so much about people there. Heather Reid.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

is not the warm season in Australia. Negotiate Carefully. International contracts for vendors and venues could require different negotiation tactics than in the U.S. Be clear about your goals to determine what destinations or venues will be the perfect fit and the right time of year—summer in the U.S.

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