Books Contracts Meeting Planning Negotiating 
Endless Events
OCTOBER 8, 2019
You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! But anyone who’s ever had to go through it knows there’s more to the story than just signing a contract. Additionally, he went on to start CONTACT Planning, Inc., Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 4, 2019
Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Contracting Out vs. In-House. Areas for Negotiation.
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SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 7, 2017
While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Take your time.
SmartMeetings
JULY 28, 2023
What to do in advance and in the moment to meet your room block budget It seems simple. Book a block of rooms for meeting attendees based on the number of people and the times of the meetings. For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? Just follow the formula, right?
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. Business events and hotel group room bookings are nearly half of what they were in 2019. Costs are changing and budgets must follow suit.
Guidebook
APRIL 10, 2015
The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) But what about good, old-fashioned books?
Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 21, 2018
Many times, a convention’s catering expenses can be more than half of the master account, and planners frequently do not attempt to negotiate what can be a huge expense. You’ll learn how to negotiate catering pricing, service charges and fees to deliver immediate savings to your company or organization.
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