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What Really Happens to Your RFP?

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and conference attendees are enjoying breakfast in airy prefunction space outside a ballroom. When we gather with our peers, we don’t brag about ADR or how we “won” a contract negotiation. It’s been said that “in a good negotiation, both sides feel like they lost.” A group sales director shares secrets for getting what you want.

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California Travel Ban Provokes Scorn and Cancellations

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At Omni Louisville Hotel, General Manager Scott Stuckey said the property received calls from both conventions withdrawing from negotiations due to the California ban, but did not identify them. “We We’ve seen in other states, like North Carolina, when these travel bans go into effect, it does not get any better,” he said. “It

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

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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. Charlotte, North Carolina. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. Your Audience Craves Authenticity.

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The Planner’s Oscar-Nominee Travel Guide

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Notable conference center: Metro Toronto Convention Center is the largest in Canada with more than 2 million sq. Notable conference center: Along with Doral Arrowwood: Luxury White Plains Resort’s general meeting rooms, the Westchester Wing has 30,000 additional sq. Notable conference center: The Bryant Conference Center has 30,000 sq.

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3 Alternatives to Travel Ban Wars Planners Need to Know

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The measures launched against states such as North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arizona have brought negative and positive publicity—and mixed results. Some of these ideas might come in handy when you are trying to negotiate a peaceful meeting. Donate to causes. Contact politicians directly.

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