SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us. We are usually grouped in the broad category of “hospitality,” which can include anything from small weddings to large-scale conferences. This affects us in the form of legislation that gets passed. They promise a win, or you pay nothing.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

We see conference and event planners are looking to our venue find team to advise them on the guidelines around hosting events, seeking more flexible terms, assistance with negotiation and an understanding on how they instil confidence in their delegate participation to return to the meeting room.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This topic is heavily debated at every conference, in online forums, and on social media, ultimately boiling down to the bottom line: the event industry has no universally accepted governing principles. Be flexible: Being open to negotiation and willing to work with clients who may have financial constraints can be crucial.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The government has signalled its intention to agree a landmark Tourism Sector Deal for the UK tourism industry in a bid to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. It is expected that the negotiations will lead to a final deal, to be announced in Q1 2019.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2020

Many of the people we supply are celebrities, but not always – particularly for conferences – when clients don’t necessarily need a well known name, just a solid professional. Once we have most of this information we are more than willing to give you an immediate indication of cost and we can then negotiate on your behalf.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Reading Time: 20 minutes The benefits of attending top medical conferences are numerous, from educational values to employer branding. Medical Conferences in 2019. Next year will bring an abundance of medical events, summits and conferences. Read, enjoy and choose a conference you will not regret attending.

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Skiddle

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We thought we’d take a look at how the events industry has powered through the past year ahead of Skiddle’s panel at this year’s Brighton Music Conference. In terms of touring artists, the government announced that they had negotiated Visa-free short-term touring in 19 member states of the EU. Tickets here.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 17, 2020

“The mia will continue to apply pressure to ensure the business event sector can bounce back in a timely manner from this pandemic and that the government delivers on its promise ‘to do whatever it takes’.”. To register for regular COVID-19 updates visit [link].

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

Here are three real life case studies for Conference Care clients where we’ve been able to match their needs with the right solution – after all, every event is different whether in-person or virtual ! We worked closely with our technology partner to bring the digital event to life and flow just like a live conference.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

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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Event Industry News

JUNE 11, 2018

At least eight European cities are now believed to have expressed an interest in hosting the technology-focused conference, which began in Dublin. Other contenders for the conference include Munich, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Bilbao, London and current host city Lisbon. A Web Summit spokesman said negotiations are ongoing.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. The CGMP program is the highest designation geared toward government planners and suppliers. The certification program spans a variety of topics within the event industry such as: Conference & Meeting Management Principles.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If there are no government gathering restrictions in the county where your event will be held, it is not illegal or commercially impossible, therefore this would not be a valid reason to cancel under force majeure. Our annual conference is in April, in Washington, D.C., and the hotel still hasn’t reopened.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 11, 2019

It continued to state that negotiations with the show had been “terminated”. It has also requested Mayor Anderson call upon the government to introduce a UK-wide ban on the promotion on all international hunting trips. Conferences. What is it all about? Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 14, 2018

AirBnb and other disruptors, budgetary constraints relating to government meetings. Making sure that conference and meeting programming is attracting delegates across age ranges and geographical areas. Negotiating favorable room rates for budget conscious attendees. Acknowledging how the communities are segmented and divided.

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Conference Care

JUNE 18, 2020

In fact, it’s only in the past few weeks that I’ve been able to widen my perspective and give some time to thinking about things outside of Conference Care and our customers immediate needs. At the moment, there is understandably a lot of clamour for the Government to start giving solid target dates and more acceptable distancing rules.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Work with Partners—and Haggle.

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Ungerboeck Software International

JULY 4, 2019

Then you need to negotiate exactly how to appeal to shifting demographics and appropriately engage with audiences from different generations, backgrounds, and financial means. Not to mention tackling how to maintain revenue streams that are often buffeted by Government funding (which waxes and wanes through budgetary periods).

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Christy is a nationally recognized, award-winning strategic planner and entrepreneur, writes for multiple industry publications, speaks at conferences worldwide, has a private coaching practice and has taught strategic planning at the university level. a conference and event management company. Conferences, exhibitions and B2B events.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

It was March 31, 2016, and ACA’s Governing Council was meeting in Montreal as part of ACA’s 2016 Conference & Expo. Making matters more urgent, the ACA 2017 Conference & Expo was scheduled to take place in Nashville the following March. Yep needed to put the Governing Council on alert. THE GOOD FIGHT.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

The last thing you want is to throw a conference, then find that there’s no interest in the topic,” says Romy Yan from PRIME. Highly organized, with outstanding negotiation skills and a great customer service focus, Romy also trains and guides the Project Coordinators, and oversees all elements of the registration and housing databases.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 28, 2020

“There’s a balance between privacy concerns for folks attending versus your [need to protect yourself] as planner, as well as ensuring adherence to whatever current health and safety recommendations are in place from local, state, federal governments and related agencies,” Sheaks says.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Negotiation.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s hard to think of a conference with higher stakes than COP26, which took place Oct. COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. (Dean Calma/IAEA).

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

Of course, we’ve got to keep the business of ASH moving, so the location has to have a decent conference facility or it’s just not going to work. government is concerned about money being sent to Cuba. You also had a unique aspect in terms of the Cuban government. Some of them didn’t even have hotels. They contacted Havanatur.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Conferences. Includes conferences, meetings, graduations. Resources: Registering your business online with State and Federal governments. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources. The Top 8 Conferences Event Professionals Have to Attend.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. Furniture That’s Both Social And Empowering. Your Audience Craves Authenticity.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2023

But I felt surprised, dismayed, and angry to discover that this $10 billion company, OpenAI, has misappropriated my copyright, by digesting my copyrighted book Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love without any notification, discussion, or thought of compensation. ChatGPT can be a useful tool.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

Of course, we’ve got to keep the business of ASH moving, so the location has to have a decent conference facility or it’s just not going to work. government is concerned about money being sent to Cuba. You also had a unique aspect in terms of the Cuban government. Some of them didn’t even have hotels. They contacted Havanatur.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Force Majeure, arbitration and governing laws are sections in an AV Agreement that can be broken down further by a lawyer. Governing Laws. If you host an event outside your local province/country, you might be required to be governed by the laws within the province/country. Legal Jargon.

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

A brief overview of the event planning industry The event planning industry is a booming sector that encompasses organizing, coordinating, and executing various types of events such as conferences, weddings, seminars, social gatherings, and more.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Pharmaceutical companies also spend significantly on marketing events like conferences, symposiums, and meetings. Strict laws govern how pharmaceutical companies can market their products to ensure ethical practices. Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. Options include: Medical conferences: Reach physicians and specialists.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. Clearview AI , an American facial recognition company, maintains a database of 20 billion matchable facial photos, many scraped from social media networks, which until 2022 was available not only to government agencies but also private companies.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2018

Pieter Swart, CMP, CMM Founder and Managing Director, Conference Consultancy South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. EDUCATION Thirty years ago, my priority after leaving school was to earn a living. Full-time studies were not an option, and neither was any form of qualification in what I’m doing today.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Their topics often revolve around leadership, negotiation skills, or (not surprisingly) how to be a more effective communicator. Celebrities include well-known actors and actresses, politicians and government officials, former sports stars and professional coaches, journalists, authors, and other famous people.

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