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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Imagine a world where you could spend an unlimited amount of money in whatever store you walked in or event you planned. I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Undoubtedly, incorporating AV into your event can use a majority of your budget quickly.

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Eventtia

MAY 16, 2022

Are you currently planning an event but are not sure about whether you should get event insurance? Without further ado, let us begin with the basics: what is event insurance? What is Event Insurance? Why Do You Need Event Insurance? Planning and hosting an event, by nature, are volatile.

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Eventsforce

MAY 12, 2020

In fact, a new research study investigating the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the events industry has found that the majority of 2020 events have now been cancelled or postponed with 47% of event planners moving them to the end of the year and another 21% to the following year.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Someone once told me that they view contracts like a divorce is to a marriage – you only need to review the contract if something is going wrong. And let’s face it we’ve all entered many contracts where, after we’ve signed and agreed to everything, we’ve never looked at it again. When did we become so technical?

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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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MeetingsNet

MARCH 25, 2020

Understanding things like event-insurance fine print and which areas of operation hotels get group revenue from will help planners become better at contracting and negotiating. With the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo postponed to 2021 , some of the biggest insurance firms in the world are breathing an enormous sigh of relief.

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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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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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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship. Today, every event is competing with many others—the barrier to entry is as low as the Zoom account form. Bonus: This multichannel model allows companies to reach a larger audience.

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Insurance Financial Meetings Food and Beverage 85

EventMB

MARCH 24, 2020

On almost every event contract, it seems like the COVID-19 pandemic would be the obvious case it was designed for, but that’s not how insurance companies see it. What recourse is there for event organizers? Any event planned to occur in the next six to […]. by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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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.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

But the truth is, most of us are tired of waiting and want to get to a place where we can safely go back to hosting and attending in-person events. During our recent Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel, we conducted a poll where. Here are 10 signs to gut check if you are actually ready to host an in-person event. #1.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. EeLain’s appointment comes at a critical time as the QEII Centre navigates the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving events industry.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . The first part of the event AV agreement is the quote.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2017

Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Thorough and appropriate contract coverage is a must. Hannah Kinnersley. read more.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

The world is certainly a different place since the tragic events of 9/11. I was involved with a full-service meeting and event planning during that time. Security in the Meeting and Event Planning World The meeting and event planning industry has made changes to accommodate security issues. Lots has changed.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Embarking on a career in event planning is more than a profession; it’s a journey driven by passion, creativity, and the desire to bring people together. The Foundation of Memorable Events: Vendors and Venues Selecting the Perfect Venue The venue is the heartbeat of any event.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

As pandemic conditions continue to change, do you feel that you must wade through wave after wave of information to seek answers and solutions to plan safe live events? Ryan Costello, co-founder of Event Farm, unveiled and walked us through the Playbook during the third event in our series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 26, 2024

Weighted risk tracking helps manage real contingency requirements We all plan events months in advance, years in advance, or maybe even, days in advance. Many event managers will create a line item for “contingencies” as a bulk number based on a percentage of the overall budget. This article appears in the March 2024 issue.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cadre (Bloomington, Indiana, USA) is a virtual marketplace company created to provide event planning organizations with a better way to access and hire from the growing gig economy of professional on-site event staff. And, it’s free for planners to post events. A fee is only applied if staff is contracted.

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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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Glisser

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Preparation: Review contracts, insurance, and communications. Action: Have a plan to ensure the safety of attendees, staff, and the success of the event. Event organizers need to make a checklist to review their contracts, insurance, and communications for upcoming projects.

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The Planner's Lounge

MARCH 1, 2022

All planners know the stress of watching the weather leading up to the event. In most cases, a simple plan b is all you need to move forward with the planned event. Sometimes these events occur in the months leading up to the wedding. Get more information now on the Markel Insurance website. Will it rain?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 3, 2024

Some associations are making it easier for working mothers to attend events. Interestingly, the scientific- and medical-association community is one that’s taken a leading role in developing event-childcare initiatives. There are also tips for promoting the childcare services to event participants.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

Question: Have you ever run up against a client who suddenly stopped paying for your event services, which left you wondered what to include in your event legal contracts to protect you and your event business? Your Event Legal Contracts. How do event planners get paid? (12:18). ” -H.

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The Planner's Lounge

AUGUST 16, 2022

Couples are creating an event not just about their marriage but spending time with their friends and families. . Contracts and insurance. Finally, and most important, contracts have become more detailed and event insurance has become essential. This post is sponsored by Markel Service, Incorporated.

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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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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 20, 2023

By educating potential clients on the role of a venue coordinator, you can help them understand that it is still in their best interest to have a planner who is 100% there to execute the perfect event. Basically, anything that the venue has promised to provide within the contract is the responsibility of the venue coordinator to deliver.

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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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

For the short-term, request for proposals ( RFPs ) do not look dramatically different, if they’re being submitted at all, but there is great optimism that event disruptions and “new normal” considerations will not persist into future-year events. Some participants were booking events as far out as 2025. Budget Considerations.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Are planners obligated to fulfill their contracts although the event could not take place? With time, practices and rulings have been defined in the business of events. Should venues be flexible? This webinar shall not be considered legal advice. In all cases, groups should consult their legal counsel.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Not that events haven’t been happening since the dawn of time, but the arrival of agencies, full-service production companies, in-house event teams and even our titles, is still somewhat recent. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract However, there is also the lawyer who prices on commission.

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