SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Within the meetings and events industry, where relationships are the foundation of success, negotiation has evolved far beyond rates and contracts. Read More : Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025 Pitfalls to Avoid in Meetings & Events Negotiations 1.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Barbican is continuing its longstanding partnership with Searcys, marking an impressive 35 years of collaboration. This milestone highlights the strength of a relationship built on shared values, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding culinary experiences across one of the leading arts and conference venue.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 26, 2025

1Don’t contract your venue before designing your event! More often than not, clients ask me to help design a meeting after they’ve already signed a venue contract. About 95% of the time, the contracted venue requires compromises to accommodate interactive formats. Here are three more “Don’t do that!”

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As attendee expectations shift, more clients are contracting me to boost connection at large events, where existing tech solutions like brain dates and speed networking often fall short. These events foster a loyal community with high retention rates. Large meetings can also support effective networking, but it’s far more challenging.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Professor Tyra Warner on the latest risk factors in this uncertain year From force majeure to data protection, meeting professionals are trying to cover the unexpected in contracts during what could be a tumultuous year for business and the economy. Warner advises caution. Warner thinks there are almost always two sides to the story.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 7, 2025

Proposal & contracting Now its time for everyones favorite part: closing deals. You need to make sure your clients can easily understand the details of their contract with you and your team. Our comprehensive platform provides the tools you need to manage your sales pipeline effortlessly, from lead capture to contract signing.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

He also points to managing freelance contracts as it pertains to compliance with labor laws, and the possibility of building long-term relationships with people who may work with competitors.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2025

Yet, translating sustainability goals into actionable steps for RFPs and contracts can be a challenge. Put It in the Contract Intentions are nice. Contracts are binding. Dont Forget the Fine Print The sustainability of your venue choice isnt just about locationits often hidden in the contract details.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

This includes increased administrative burdens, spiralling visa costs, and a growing risk of non-compliance, such as fines, deportation, and travel bans, resulting in industry-wide consequences, lost contracts, diminished client confidence and a growing talent drain.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since her mother was traveling in the 1990s, laws have changed to require hotels to contract for ADA rooms, guaranteeing they will be available when the person arrives, rather than making it upon request. “I feel blessed to get to use some of the hardest parts of my life growing up to help others,” she said. It’s a cultural fit.”

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Event Marketer

MAY 22, 2025

Exhibitors can look up a project, such as sourcing a new exhibit build or a hotel room block, and see suggestions to articulate the sustainability needs and hold suppliers accountable with legally sound contract language.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Participants on F1 racing simulators had the chance to race for real through the team’s collaboration with Racing Prodigy that gave the fastest sim drivers a shot at a pro contract to race in the Prodigy Three Series. On display was the FW46 show car and memorabilia from Williams Racing’s history.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The panel was rounded out with Lori Allen, vice president of global event operations at Metlife , who has spent 20 years overseeing and enhancing global event strategies and brings particular expertise in managing complex global programs, consolidations, multi-regional contracts and fostering stakeholder engagement to meet business objectives.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Unexpected cancellations, attendance fluctuations, and travel restrictions have made rigid contracts a dealbreaker.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2025

Read More: AV Fine PrintAvoiding the Contract Traps That Cost Planners Big Time “Planners often default to the in-house AV provider out of habit or ease,” Altbaum said. Many planners assume their AV bill should match last yearsbut the economics simply dont support that anymore. But it can also be costly.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033. We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality, most recently serving as director of sales and marketing at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Elsewhere, insights on event contracts revealed that a quarter of respondents experienced significant disputes in the last 12 months, as 6 in 10 (62%) highlight the challenges of cancellation policies.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

The bill made allowances for fulfilling contracts in place as of Jan. It would dissolve tourist development councils and promotional agencies unless approved by a resolution of the board of county commissioners. 1, including servicing bonds but said they cannot be renewed or extended.

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Event Marketer

JULY 14, 2025

And I can honestly say that throughout this process, getting the contract done with the Louvre Museum, an institution steeped in tradition that’s not necessarily forward-thinking, was probably the largest and most challenging thing I’ve ever done, professionally.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For planners, concepts that can be built into their Business Events Strategy shift them from reactive to proactive and start conversations (and in some cases concessions) around these important attendee experience elements early in the process rather than as an afterthought post-contracting.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Legal document: In some cases, a BEO can actually serve as a legal contract between you, the event professional, and your client, outlining the terms and conditions of an event and what services will be delivered.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2025

The Miami Grand Prix is now the longest contracted event on the F1 calendar. And its showing no signs of stopping, as Formula 1 announced that the Miami Grand Prix will remain on the calendar through 2041, following a 10-year extension to its existing agreement with promoter South Florida Motorsports.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

During the event executives discuss industry trends and future plans and build confidence leading to bigger contracts. Using event software they manage invitations and guest lists seamlessly.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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