Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. year period of time have shifted into the future years causing a significant demand and compression issue when contracting with hotels,” Payne said. Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is proud to announce a new multi-year contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming a Team Partner while continuing as the sole supplier of digital displays to the eight-time Formula One World Championship winning team for 2025 and beyond.

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EventMB

JULY 22, 2024

Skift Take: There was a time when contracts were written haphazardly, and deals were secured with a handshake. Those days are over. Today, the industry relies heavily on detailed written terms. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

MARCH 20, 2025

Building flexibility into contracts through substitutions and force majeure protections can help mitigate financial surprises and keep events on track. Skift Take: Tariffs can trigger unexpected cost spikes for both planners and suppliers. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Booking : Through advanced AI-powered proposals, virtual site visits, and streamlined contract management, AI reduces administrative workloads, shortens sales cycles, and significantly lowers the carbon footprint associated with in-person site tours.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Notable concerns raised include the proposed changes to zero-hour contracts, which respondents believe will increase the risk of taking on new members of staff while also challenging their levels of flexibility.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Contract concerns. In an effort to reduce and manage risks, venues and planners are adopting new contract clauses. No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. What contract concerns are you running up against? Member Considerations and Communications.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Leading luxury catering and event management services provider Blue Strawberry Group has secured a five-year contract to deliver exclusive hospitality and event services at 8½ London – home to The Skinners’ Company. Blue Strawberry Group was awarded the contract after undertaking an extensive and highly competitive tender process.

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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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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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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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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

However, from past experience, any time that there has been a shift from a seller’s to a buyer’s market, those contracts signed during a seller’s market just flat out had to be updated. Many conference organizers want to change their exhibit contract language or attendee cancellation policies to avoid future losses. Remove Barriers.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The rise of master service agreements (MSAs) and longer-term contracts is contributing to greater stability within agencies, allowing them to plan for the future with more confidence. We will see more agencies making this shift over the next six months which is great news for both employers and job seekers.”

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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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Event Marketer

JULY 25, 2024

It wasn’t long ago that force majeure was commonly perceived as insignificant boilerplate language added to the end of an event contract. Court of Appeals verdict, a new precedent for event contracts may have been set, as MeetingsNet reports. Now four years later, in the wake of a U.S.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

Summertime V-shape – deeper contraction, bigger recovery. Fall Recovery – Extended contraction. We like using an outside resource to set the scenario goal post. The Conference Board has the best we’ve come across so far: May Reboot – quick recovery. For each scenario: Define the new event experience.

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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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Picatic by Eventbrite

JANUARY 18, 2023

We’re also contracted to produce and project manage events for others. I’m an event producer and the founder of Gold Beams (website / Instagram / YouTube). Gold Beams is a production company. We produce events for Black creatives and the Black community at large. Gold Beams’ internal events have […].

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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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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

If I was to see a repeating mistake, is that event marketers and organizers are not asking valid questions when negotiating their venue contracts. Somewhere along the line they were told they couldn’t ask questions. They absolutely can. What does exclusive mean? What departments does that cover?

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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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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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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Contract & Invoice Support Helping clients navigate venue contracts and avoid unexpected costs. Heres what makes Match My Venue different: Tailored Venue Sourcing No generic venue listsjust personalised recommendations. Free & Unbiased for Clients No hidden commissions, no pressure, no supplier exclusivity.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 9, 2025

Butlins Corporate Day Packages allow the dedicated event teams on site at each resort to deliver an event in as little as 3-weeks from contracting, uniquely positioning Butlins to accommodate clients requiring rapid event solutions without compromising on quality or impact.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In his role, Kent, who boasts a wealth of experience in finance at contract catering businesses, such as CH&Co and Compass, will focus on evaluating opportunities for growth and development initiatives for Central Hall Venues, a group of venues situated around the UK.

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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

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure Clauses As we all learned over the last three years, force majeure clauses focus on liability when unforeseen circumstances impact the ability for one or both parties to perform the contracted activities. However, the more vague the wording, the harder it will be for those looking to cancel or terminate an event contract.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“They continue to have productive meetings with the union and believe both parties are committed to negotiating a contract that is good for all. Read More : LA Hotel Strike Impacts Political Science Annual Meeting Forty thousand are currently working under an expired contract at 22 casino resorts divided among the three hotel brands.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 12, 2020

Organizations should understand the worse-case scenarios of cancellation by reviewing all contracts and monitoring the essential information coming out from the World Health Organization , the Centers for Disease Control and other government agencies. Communicate regularly with your members and key stakeholders.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Skift Take: Hotel fees buried deep in your contract or on your hotels web site can add 30-40% to the cost of your meeting. Heres how to negotiate them down. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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