Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Paje Consultancy are delighted to announce their partnership to provide a learning and development programme and course options for beam agency and venue members. Paje are specialists in the meetings, events, and conference market, who offer bespoke training for venues, hotels, and agencies.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Read more contract tips from Ty Sheaks.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator “ Top Planner Contract Questions Answered ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, an expert in contract law at Devlin Law Firm , answers those very questions (and more) for planners. Devlin: Contracts Made Easy. Is this an addendum?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

If there’s one thing coronavirus has done, it’s shone a spotlight on the importance of having a rock-solid contract to protect you from legal action. Before the coronavirus, many venue contracts didn’t feature force majeure clauses , and too many planners may not have seen a need for it. Event Contract Language.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Natalia Events: Passionately creating experiences, communities and memories Natalia Events, led by the visionary Natalia Lada, is proud to announce the launch of its new events agency and website. Natalia is an event consultant with over 10 years international experience working across the corporate and public sector.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

With ongoing concerns related to Covid variants, a number of businesses and events are re-evaluating whether to postpone or cancel despite the relative loosening of federal, state and local restrictions. So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. Grimes, Esq.,

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

How would you handle an unanticipated budget increase of $40,000 because the venue’s contract had fine print that dictated your client had to use the in-house preferred supplier for all breakout rooms? Being able to work with your own preferred AV supplier begins with negotiating solid and comprehensive language into the venue contract.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Smart negotiating can ensure a meeting maintains its quality and that the host is made whole—and then some—if the meeting is relocated by a host venue. Nonetheless, just over one month before the event, “I was told that they had to move my event because there was a citywide that wanted the center’s space over our dates,” Bobrow notes.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

I think it’s safe to assume we all know that the phrase “a la carte” is French for “by the card” or “according to the menu,” but what does a la carte mean in terms of event planning? After a year, she found herself too busy to manage all the events and knew it was time to increase her prices. Create their true dream event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 9 for its iconic canals, opulent St.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

In the breakout session led by Todd Schwartz, CMP, formerly a senior events marketing manager at McDermott+Consulting, 38 of the 55 attendees said they had more than a decade of planning experience. Schwartz told a story about how he once made the most of just $300 allotted for décor for an evening event. “I

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Event professionals know what it is like to take high-stakes risks in public while struggling with our own negative voices. Samantha Jordan, a futurist and consultant with Future Today Institute, led a discussion with industry leaders and explained that companies, including major retailers, are already using the tool to negotiate contracts.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. EduMonday Live kicks off at 10am UK time. She Means Business panel discussion.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If I can get budget approved for a memorable, fun event, I can create a memory. “If Register here to hear him in person.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Just a few short weeks ago it seemed like “all systems go” again for the meetings and events industry. Along with the mask mandate, California will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of an indoor event with 1,000 attendees or more. Background Image Source.

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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. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Imagine a world where you can stay under budget while producing an event that looks as if it broke the bank. In this alternate universe, despite the pressure to make your next event better than the last one without spending an extra penny, you venture forth confident that you will turn dreams into reality with efficiency and style.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Usually the brief we’re given is brimming with buzzwords such as ‘Disruption’, ‘Inspiration’, ‘Leadership’, ‘Innovation’, all of which glean little insight into what you (the end client or event planner) are actually looking for. However, any passionate speaker will want to ensure that their speech is bespoke to your event and audience.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 28, 2020

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Ty Sheaks, partner at McCathern, PLLC, says knowing where to draw this line is a bit tricky and depends on laws in place where the event is occurring. If an attendee gets sick at your event (or shortly thereafter), what do you do?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discuss when they might be able to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts for 2021 meetings. We have a 2021 contract in late April in Chicago for which we updated the force majeure clause to include COVID-19 as a specific situation that would allow us to cancel. Thanks so much!”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Maguire is reported to have attended the rambunctious first parade, bringing some much-needed music to the event. They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns. of event space, and as small as Seal Rock Inn with only 27 guest rooms.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

In our modern world of technology and social media, it’s easy to follow your favorite, famous event planners. . From Mindy Weiss planning elaborate events for the Kardashian family to Colin Cowie’s celebrity A-listers like Oprah and Jennifer Anniston, we’re lucky to get a glimpse into the world of famous event planners and their events. .

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do? What Is The Meaning Of a Corporate Event?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag. Event Tech.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Given that 2022 was the first year many in-person events returned after the pandemic, continued uncertainties around COVID, consumer behaviors, and economic constraints made it difficult for CAC planners to predict how many attendees and exhibitors would register to travel to their events. What percent are exhibitors?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

When planning international events overseas , event professionals must take into account a host of important legal and cultural considerations. Grimes of Grimes Law Offices, LLC in Philadelphia, spoke at MPI’s WEC 2016 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, about planning international events. Business Negotiations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

One of the most common questions related to organizing events is “How can I save money on AV?” ” This is obviously a no-brainer, considering AV is one of the most expensive parts of an event. Subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here and never miss a beat! Here at Endless, we’re fully aware of this!

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2020

Clients are drawn from a variety of different fields including: Accountancy Advertising Charities Financial Services FTSE 100 companies Insurance The Legal Profession IT Trade Associations Local & National Government Management Consultancy PR and Marketing TV & Radio Production. How do we work? How much do celebrities charge?

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

4 Key Strategies for a Sustainable Wedding Business: 1) Solid Contracts for Long Term Sustainability. Is there anything we learned more about during the pandemic than the importance of contracts? It showed us how extremely important it is to have a solid wedding planning contract in place. 2) Safety Protocols.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Set-up your event now, for free. Canapii has the best feature set in the event management industry, combined with intuitive usability. We know Canapii is a great event management platform, but without a free version the only way to convince customers was to set up a personal demo. By Rita Chaher, Co-Founder at Canapii.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Award winning consortium Venues of Excellence has just launched its ‘Confidence in Us’ campaign to underpin their venues commitment to deliver safe events as the UK opens up to ‘business as usual’ for meetings and events. Our venues continue to offer flexibility with their contracts and terms of business. Read more here.

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