SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

When you are planning for an inspiring event, you probably don’t want to imagine the possibility of your hard work going to waste, but the pandemic illustrated why it’s important to prepare for the chance that your meeting may need to be canceled due to circumstances completely outside your control. Here are some vital event insurance tips.

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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. This article from Reuters has more details on the postponement-clause fine print in those event-insurance contracts.

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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 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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor.

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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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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

All corporate event planners wear a number of hats when it comes to planning. Project managers, accountants, designers, and so much more and while we are not lawyers we deal with a lot contracts. I have been so very fortunate to work on events that have included some big name entertainment acts over the years. merchandise sales.

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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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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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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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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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SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail. one of the most fundamental aspects of organising a successful event is budgeting. event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail. what type of event are you organising?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. Strategies for producing memorable events boiled down to the following.

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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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Eventinterface

JUNE 4, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Will Thompson, Business Development Manager at Atema Partners. Our discussion focuses on best practices and tips for event planners in hiring and working with AV companies. How event planners can overcome challenges in working with AV companies. From RFP to Venue Contract.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers.

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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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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Will Thompson, Business Development Manager at Atema Partners. Our discussion focuses on best practices and tips for event planners in hiring and working with AV companies. How event planners can overcome challenges in working with AV companies. From RFP to Venue Contract.

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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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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. By the Numbers.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Since your clients have likely never thrown an event of this size and caliber, they rely on your expertise to plan the perfect wedding. Is the amount negotiable? Can I review your contract? Do you carry liability insurance? Event Venue Specific Questions. Do you require Event Liability Insurance?

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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

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. During your two- or three-night site inspection and prior to signing a contract, Wendell’s smart tip is “ negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This is not to replace group events, but to supplement,” she said. The pair started with 25 brands and negotiated offerings to build a marketplace of “collections” at levels ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 for two guests, including taxes, fees and gratuities. People need an off-the-shelf solution in their sales toolbox.”.

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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

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

What will the event planning industry look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over? QC Event School Student Ambassador, Neena McConnell, is here to give her predictions! Neena QC graduate and professional wedding/event planner. How COVID Has Impacted the Event Planning Industry. Adapting to the New Normal.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The group that started in the wake of Marriott International’s decision to pay 7 percent instead of 10 percent commission brought 70 event professionals to Walter E. Insurance has become prohibitive, so having this Affordable Care Act option available is important to our members,” he said. Augmented Income Streams.

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Whether for business or pleasure, events require careful planning, attention to detail and focus on the right priorities. Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue? Location and Accessibility.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 5, 2019

We’re considering a high-end museum for our upcoming client event. Museums are a type of alternative venue, which we define as a venue whose main purpose and design is for something other than events. Finding the event contact online can be surprisingly difficult. Negotiating With Venues. What do I need to know?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. If a hotel or venue cancels, it can derail an entire event. Beyond contracts however, things begin to get murky. Financial Risks.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

Memories and experiences that are created at a destination outlive any other type or event and experience; for me at least. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business. Another factor is the insurance needs. We negotiate exit windows with the suppliers.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2018

Seven steps you need to take to safely decide whether or not to cancel when your meeting destination is hit by a hurricane or other devastating event. Virgin Islands, meeting professionals with future events booked in affected areas are grappling with a tough question: Should we stay or should we go? Poll your stakeholders.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

A CVB publishes events calendars, news, and a directory of accommodations, for visitors, meeting planners and travel agents. Destination Management Company , a local company that has extensive knowledge about a specific destination and organizes the logistics of meetings and events in that specific location. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Load In / Load Out. Technology Labor.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. On this episode of Event TALK we share how you can get that time back. This experience means she intimately understands the inner workings of the hotel, meeting and event industry.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Will Thompson, Business Development Manager at Atema Partners. Our discussion focuses on best practices and tips for event planners in hiring and working with AV companies. How event planners can overcome challenges in working with AV companies. From RFP to Venue Contract.

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