Smart Meetings
MARCH 11, 2024
What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. This gathering, which started at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.,
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
One audience member recounted how she recently had to agree to a $15,000 F&B minimum for a two-day, 30-person meeting in order to book event space at a hotel in Washington, D.C., which effectively precluded the group from going to an outside restaurant for even one meal.
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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.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 8, 2019
Here are some action items and ideas that you can implement at whatever stage of your meeting you are in, from Choosing a Location or Venue, to negotiating The Contract , or creating a Communications Policy. No, but you can begin to assemble the knowledge and tools to prepare for a safer event. Look for the dates to be announced soon.
Connect Your Meetings
AUGUST 3, 2018
Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. What I do: I am directly responsible for the planning and management of the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference, annual staff Retreat and 20 to 30 additional organizational events throughout the year.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 14, 2017
Winter storm warnings have been issued in nearby areas as well, even as far south as Washington, D.C. Although these contingencies can make negotiations a little more tricky, risk-averse planners may find that they are worth spending a little more time discussing. and as far east as Ohio. Make transportation as easy as possible.
PCMA Convene
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Our annual conference is in April, in Washington, D.C., We recommend having a deep dive into your contract and then having a call with your legal team to help review and draft anything that may be missing or needed to negotiate with the hotel. — Kimberly Amonett , National Sales Manager, Caesar’s Entertainment Corp.
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