MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

IBTM’s much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch report has been unveiled today to a global audience of meetings and events professionals at IBTM World in Barcelona. The report paints a picture of a changing world but one with myriad exciting opportunities for the meetings and events world to seize.

2019 68

2019 Airlines 2018 Negotiating 68

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.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Event Planning Education Venues 145

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.

Meeting Design 293

Meeting Design Negotiating 2010 Technology 293

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31. Many conference organizers want to change their exhibit contract language or attendee cancellation policies to avoid future losses.

Contracts 398

Contracts 2009 Hotels 2020 398

Coterie Spark

JANUARY 25, 2022

Full Time Position: Coterie Spark is looking for a driven leader that has the knowledge and experience to plan and execute meetings and conferences. This can be someone that has the experience to lead the conferences right away or has enough experience that they can learn quickly to become an Executive Producer.

Negotiating 98

Negotiating Contracts Travel Entertainment 98

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

News & World Report highlighted the most popular European cities for 2023 and three of the top 10 were in Italy. International destinations often increase the perceived value of an experience in the mind of the participants making the reward (in the case of an incentive program) even more unique and unforgettable. Explore Widely That U.S.

Meetings 106

Meetings Contracts Transportation Hotels 106

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This explosion of technology for events has now become integrated throughout every critical point within the event lifecycle, from event promotion and managing registrant information, to engaging attendees onsite and collecting feedback, as well as reporting on event analytics. Less negotiating power. No unified event data center.

Event Management 272

Event Management Technology Management Event Apps 272

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).

Negotiating 98

Negotiating Sustainability 2030 Tourism 98

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Whether you’re running a large-scale conference, an intimate retreat, or a virtual town hall, implement creative, engaging, and interactive elements to enhance the experience. Ask about their pain points, how they prefer to engage with content, what takeaways they expect, and what type of experience they want to have.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

rebates negotiated by a CVB/DMO to win business. One important fact that many may not realize: According to Hilton’s 2017 Annual Report, Hilton owns only two hotels (620 rooms total) in all of North and South America. commissions paid to the chain’s regional or national sales organization. housing-reservation fees.

Marketing 231

Marketing Hotels Negotiating 2017 231

Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 28, 2024

The annual Pinterest Predicts report details the newest rising trends based on the activity of the platform’s 482 million users, and has seen an 80% accuracy over the last four years. From the report, we can learn what is piquing the interest of people today and create new opportunities to connect with attendees.

2024 52

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

2019 89

2019 Meetings Insurance Negotiating 89

Coterie Spark

MAY 10, 2021

Clear communication should be maintained throughout the entire process including responsibilities, scope, budget, schedules and project status reports. It is the employees responsibility to negotiate vendor costs before contracting to ensure the client receives competitive pricing. Most conferences produced will require travel. .

Negotiating 98

Negotiating Contracts Travel Entertainment 98

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

2023 52

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

This could be the theme of a corporate gala, the color palette of a wedding, or the innovative layout of a conference. An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Creativity: At the heart of every event is a creative vision.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Financial Negotiating Education 62

GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

According to the report of UFI and Explori Global Visitor, event visitors are tired of the traditional format, so it is absolutely necessary to surprise them in 2019. Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . Your audience craves authenticity. Engaging technology.

2020 219

2020 2019 Negotiating Technology 219

Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The platform's reporting functionality was highlighted for its efficiency, facilitating both pre-populated and customized reports. ConferenceDirect applauded the platform's effectiveness, its glitch-free and rapid functionality, from registration to mobile app and the crucial appointment scheduling tool.

Contracts 59

Contracts 2023 Negotiating Technology 59

Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It offers a user-friendly interface for attendees to easily register for events, providing organizers tools to track registrations, collect payments, manage attendee data, and generate reports. Professionals can use this solution to host a wide range of events, from retail workshops or fireside chats to large conferences and product launches.

Negotiating 118

Negotiating Retail Financial Management 118

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

economy is losing steam—and some proof coming from the most recent hotel performance statistics—one might think that meeting and event planners are poised to gain the upper hand as they negotiate for upcoming programs. With rumblings that the U.S. Not so fast. This trend “points to a continued slowdown for the U.S. Demand only grew 1.2

Meetings 63

Meetings Negotiating 2019 2018 63

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. We’re predicting that in 2023, we’ll see more corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions than in the last three years. . This will ensure you have enough time for price negotiations. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning.

2023 122

2023 Food and Beverage 2022 Sustainability 122

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This explosion of technology for events has now become integrated throughout every critical point within the event lifecycle, from event promotion and managing registrant information, to engaging attendees onsite and collecting feedback, as well as reporting on event analytics. Less negotiating power. No unified event data center.

Event Management 150

Event Management Management Event Apps Negotiating 150

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This explosion of technology for events has now become integrated throughout every critical point within the event lifecycle, from event promotion and managing registrant information, to engaging attendees onsite and collecting feedback, as well as reporting on event analytics. Less negotiating power. No unified event data center.

Event Management 150

Event Management Management Event Apps Negotiating 150

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

As I write this, the European Parliament is close to outlawing facial recognition in public spaces, though negotiations on the final wording are still underway. The Global Privacy Assembly , “the premier global forum for data protection and privacy authorities for more than four decades”, points this out in an October 2022 report.

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2023 2022 Technology Events 348

Coterie Spark

JANUARY 25, 2022

MEETING PLANNER Full Time Position: Coterie Spark is looking for a driven leader that has the knowledge and experience to plan and execute meetings and conferences. This can be someone that has the experience to lead the conferences right away or has enough experience that they can learn quickly to become an Executive Producer.

Meetings 52

Meetings Negotiating Contracts Travel 52

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

But that approach is hardly doable for corporate events, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events. Attendance tracking software is your best friend if you’re planning events or conferences where attendees need to collect education credits. Attendee Tracking with Endless Events. We’re here to support you.

Event Apps 121

Event Apps Technology Education Event Technology 121

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A prestigious university in the UK had been using multiple small systems to create a call for papers and to register delegates for their year-round conferences and events. The university decided to consolidate these systems to create a simple user journey for delegates attending the conferences.

2023 40

2023 Negotiating Food and Beverage Financial 40

Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. Corporate event planners work with businesses and organizations to plan and execute events such as product launches, conferences, and trade shows. Learn how to negotiate contracts.

Trade Shows 78

Trade Shows Insurance Corporate Events Negotiating 78

Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2020

The Aventri/VenueBook partnership aims to create the first, all-in-one sourcing, negotiating and booking platform for group space. The comprehensive solution will enable planners to manage the entire procurement process – from sourcing and negotiating to contracting, paying and reporting – through a single, secure platform.

Food and Beverage 57

Food and Beverage Negotiating Meetings Contracts 57

Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2019

While results from the latest miaTouchstone quarterly report show a positive start for many members during the first half of 2019, there are fears of a slowdown as we approach the Brexit deadline of 31 st October. . Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

2019 65

2019 Negotiating 2018 Sports 65

Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process. Annual conference sponsorship Hosting an annual conference? Post-event report Track and report on the ROI of your event and sponsorship efforts. Start categorizing them into different sponsorship levels.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Social Media Trade Shows Food and Beverage 195

EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

Our team is using Zartico data to provide meeting and event planners with post-conference reporting, which equips them with the economic impact that their convention has and helps set Salt Lake apart as a convention destination.” Eskelson also noted that the data has been particularly useful for vendors.

Travel 91

Travel Trade Shows Negotiating Retail 91

Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Here are four of our favorites: Select attractive destinations Negotiate extended conference hotel rates Offer companion or family passes for your event Use the event app to highlight bleisure information 1. For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.

Travel 52

Travel Negotiating Event Apps 2020 52

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

Venues 40

Venues Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 40

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Conference. Negotiation Skills. 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. The fact is, a decent portion of your job will involve negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and venues!

Negotiating 105

Negotiating Events Event Planning Management 105

StraussCA

JULY 27, 2023

They generally report to an association manager (AM) and members of a Board of Directors. An association coordinator’s responsibilities might include: Event Management: Association coordinators are often responsible for planning and executing events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings.

Financial 52

Financial Negotiating Social Media Tech 52