SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2022 contracting will require going back to basics. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. Anyone who has written a contract in the COVID era has learned one thing—patience! How do we navigate this ever-changing environment?

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EventMB

MAY 10, 2021

The sweeping cancellations and pandemic-related uncertainties have exposed vulnerabilities in the way third-party planners get paid, which is pushing some to redefine their contracts in order to protect their interests. The post Third-Party Planners Are Taking Charge to Protect Their Contracts — Will it Last? Is this sustainable?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. Ask the venue to include contract terms for COVID compliance, like requiring all venue staff to wear masks. Management.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

event contract. Foster, CHME, an attorney with Foster, Jensen & Gulley , for an exclusive Q&A on event contract essentials in the Covid era. Listen to “Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era” on demand. This section of the contract will also determine damages the hotel would pay if they cancel the group.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

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. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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Gallus Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

And how many did I ask to sign a contract or any kind of agreement before they spoke? Contracting conference speakers just wasn’t something I did. In fact, I haven’t come across ANY formal speaker contracts in the score or more organisations in which I’ve completed event consultancy. So there is much to gain!

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Are you negotiating a venue contract for the first time or need a refresher on getting a better deal? The post Venue Contract Negotiations: A Primer for Eventprofs by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Here’s what you need to know. Negotiating is something you either love or hate. But while you may get […].

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2021

If you’re a contracted event planner, whether it's for colleges, weddings, or a corporate setting, you know that marketing yourself is half the job. We put together three go-to strategies for driving interest, establishing relationships, and ultimately securing dream event contracts.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Waiving Responsibility.

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association has updated its contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected. To download the latest contract guideline visit [link].

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

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. If a planner wants to make a change to a contract, is it necessary to sign a whole new contract? More : J.D.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 16, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched guidance to the sector to assist contract negotiations and to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on trade. Following the debate, the mia promised to create a set of recommendations to help steer considerations and decisions for venues across the UK.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 18, 2020

One of the best-attended sessions of the 17th annual Pharma Forum conference for medical-event planners, held virtually this year from June 15-19, was “Meetings Contracts in the Post-COVID Era.” In other words, the cleaning protocols listed in the contract are solely the responsibility of the property to fulfill and monitor.

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. Before going into the meat of what a contract should contain, it is important to know that you should never agree to provide event services without a contract.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Ever been hit with fees for using an outside partner after you have signed a contract? Not sure how to contract for WiFi service? There are many in-house audio-visual organizations throughout the country that have a very good reputation for being fair in contract negotiations with their clients. Disclose and Contract Early.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 22, 2022

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has updated its Operating and building confidence in a risk-averse world best practice and contract guidance , following the government’s easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Has this year strengthened your relationship with the event contract? Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Through the extremely valuable web session conducted by Jon Trask, I will break down some key savings opportunities in an event AV contract. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days. Duration of Equipment Rental.

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International Institute of Event Management

JUNE 18, 2020

critical piece of event planning is developing the initial contract that your client will enter into. A contract legally binds your client to your company. This contract assists your company to prevent monetary losses. The contract should include a due date for the initial deposit. Cancellation Terms. .

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2020

attorney at Devlin Law Firm, explained in a recent Smart Meetings Accelerator webinar “ COVID-19 Considerations for Meetings Contracts ” that the answer is complicated. The facts are that the Centers for Disease Control says that the risks of [contracting] COVID-19 are very low in the United States,” Devlin said. The Reason Matters?

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Decibel Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Les Goldberg talks with Cindy Lo from Red Velvet, Tim Glanzer from Elevated Meetings Solutions, David Sonntag from Decibel Event Management and Wendy Drake from The Webster Group about negotiating the contract in a post-Covid world. The post Negotiating Event Contracts In a Post-Covid World appeared first on Decibel Event Management.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 11, 2023

Eventist Group has won the prestigious catering contract for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by The Newt in Somerset. The five-year contract will see Eventist Group provide diverse food and drink opportunities for more than 100,000 guests over the six-day event.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2022

GL events UK and The R&A have signed a five-year contract extension to further their longstanding, successful partnership, until 2026. We firmly believe that our extended contract will provide the foundation for progressive development and innovation for many future golf tournaments.”.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Van Halen ‘s 1982 World Tour performance contract contained a provision calling for them to be provided backstage with a bowl of M&Ms from which all the brown candies had been removed. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com. ” I can’t post materials on the walls.

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Exhibitor Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Music City Center President and CEO Charles Starks announced today the award of a contract for audio/visual services. The contract. NASHVILLE, TENN.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Alliance Nationwide Exposition , The Hotel Show Pros, offers the “Risk Free Contract,” accommodating event cancellations at any time, free of fees. economy, so the Risk Free Contract is a solution we can all get behind.”. The “Risk Free Contract” will be available to all future events without exception.

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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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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The global exhibitions market is set to contract by c.70% AMR’s methodology has focused on three factors – event cancellations, event postponements and the contraction of events. AMR’s methodology has focused on three factors – event cancellations, event postponements and the contraction of events. 70% contraction.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With the pandemic and public concern fluctuating in the midst of uncertainty, event planners and professionals are left with an enormous responsibility to prepare themselves, their guests and their contracts for whatever comes next. Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era. But we’ve anticipated this. State laws are varied.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 3, 2017

In any type of contract work, miscommunication can arise between the contractor and client. You need a written contract to outline the terms and conditions of your service. A contract will be the go-to source in the event of a dispute. So be sure to always include these features in your event planning contract.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 19, 2019

Writing contracts and negotiating terms with suppliers can be tricky. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, veteran hospitality contracts attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin shared some tips for creating win-win contracts. Here are the contract clauses you shouldn’t do without. Are attorney fees included? Room Block and Rates.

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Event Industry News

MAY 26, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association has developed contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected. The guidance that we’ve developed includes a dedicated COVID-19 contract clause, which our members can safely add to their existing contracts. “The

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 7, 2019

Showsec have renewed their contract with venue management group and the UK’s biggest arena operator, SMG Europe. Showsec’s dedication to developing the marketplace and continual focus on training played a key part in SMG’s decision to renew the contract. I’m reassured that these venues and their visitors are in the very best hands.’.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2020

The extended contract will see the overlay specialist continuing to deliver bespoke temporary infrastructure across Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT). Philippa Hayday-Brown, head of hospitality and events at RAFCTE, commented: “Extending our contract with GL events was an investment in quality and continuity.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Register now for “Common Contract Mistakes” Sometimes little errors can cause big problems. Learning Objectives: Learn common contracting mistakes that are most likely to lead to disputes. Learning Objectives: Learn common contracting mistakes that are most likely to lead to disputes.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

Contracts are legally binding agreements between two parties that help ensure services are performed, eliminate miscommunication and spell out options in the event of a disagreement. Following are her tips for mastering contracts. Otherwise there is no legally binding commitment and the contract may not be enforceable.

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