Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Throughout 2022, nearly every meeting service provider continues to be short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. To best prepare you, here are eight kinds of curveballs other meeting professionals have been thrown so far in 2022, with expectations extending into 2023— and how to deal with them.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With costs moving stubbornly higher, meeting planners must be proactive and creative to stay within their F&B budget. It’s no secret that costs for just about every element of meetings and events shot up in 2023—and even the slowing inflation rate probably won’t be enough to head off further event-cost hikes in 2024.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What to do in advance and in the moment to meet your room block budget It seems simple. Book a block of rooms for meeting attendees based on the number of people and the times of the meetings. For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? Just follow the formula, right?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service. Pete/Clearwater.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

An online reseller of contracted meeting elements launches a week ahead of its industry rollout at the IMEX show in Frankfurt. When meetings are canceled, the group that signed the contract is typically responsible to pay either a flat fee or a percentage of the revenue they were to bring to the contracted supplier.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We The Back-up Plan.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Schedule regular status update meetings to discuss timelines, blockers, and wins. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

“They gave us three options: Terminate our original contract and they would return our deposit with no penalty, Reschedule the event in 2020 with new contract terms; or. Postpone to 2021 with the same contract terms.”. FAMP opted to renegotiate its contract terms and host an in-person event in 2020. Physical distancing.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. The group is addressing health and safety, community, global ecosystems, reskilling the industry , innovation, digital transformation , advocacy and risk mitigation. Here are highlights.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Industry attorney Joshua Grimes offers some tips that will keep meeting professionals from feeling at sea when they take their groups on a cruise. Cruise ships are an increasingly popular option for meetings and incentives, and for good reason. Are alcoholic beverages included? What are the service charges?

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Planners and hoteliers weigh in on how to protect meetings from the labor crisis. In the meeting industry, the phrase “It’s a relationship business” is often bandied about. We now proactively look at service-related clauses to include in our contracts. More than Ever, Communication is the Key. Grimes, Esq.,

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Certified Meeting Professional , a merit one receives from completing the Convention Industry Council’s certification program for professionals in the meeting, convention and exhibition industries.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hybrid meetings may be the bridge to bringing corporate gatherings back. Not everyone is going to be comfortable attending a meeting in person just yet, or anytime soon. Budget: Hybrid meetings require healthy AV line items if you are going to engage both audiences. Who will manage screening and cleaning ?

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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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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Some days it’s working on collateral with our designers, some days it’s logistics and the food and beverage, and some days it’s sourcing a new venue or looking through contracts, but no two days are the same. The industry is changing to be very intentional about in-person meetings. Why Castle?

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional. Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

About 75 percent of respondents to a recent Meeting Professionals International survey said they were seeing increases in AV costs—and about 25 percent of them said the increases were more than 10 percent. Maggie Kearney, meeting & publications manager, International College of Surgeons–U.S. Want more? Skip the projection.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Meetings / dinners outdoors, except one rain instance (tripled social distancing space). Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart. Individually packaged food and beverages. Our testing identified two infected participants—one who had contracted Covid-19 in July 2020 and was fully vaccinated.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Meetings / dinners outdoors, except one rain instance (tripled social distancing space). Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart. Individually packaged food and beverages. Our testing identified two infected participants—one who had contracted Covid-19 in July 2020 and was fully vaccinated.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I IMEX, Encore, Maritz Global Events, Cvent, DRPG, and PCMA are among the organizations sharing new ways to use technology. .

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce leaders share insights on planning meetings during a pandemic. Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. For highlights, read on. Advocating for the Future. Amy Calvert.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2020

A group sales director shares secrets for getting what you want. She is going to be met head-on by the revenue manager, the food and beverage director, and possibly even her colleagues in group sales. What This Means for Group Sales and Planners. See also : Meeting in Paradise Added Woo-Hoo to RFP Process.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. Doing that helps both planners and attendees feel confident about the people serving their meeting.”.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 16, 2020

As COVID-19 wanes and people begin meeting again, what should planners know about precautions venues must take to ensure clean, safe spaces? He offered insight into how venues can make sure their spaces are ready for meetings. asks Tina McLaughlin, CMP, senior director of operations for American Express Meetings & Events. “Is

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. Find out the tax rate and which meeting elements are and are not taxable in your host destination, then check again close to your meeting dates to ensure nothing has changed. The most obvious way to avoid meeting room rental costs, AV, décor, etc.,

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Invite key groups that make sense to meet physically, such as local/regional participants or teams where in-person collaboration and team building is critical to business success. A smaller in-person group will allow you to ensure that you meet the proper capacity limits for your in-person guests. Create a cohesive theme.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. Rates can be particularly complex when guest room accommodation is part of the overall meeting or event requirement.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In order to succeed in this exciting and dynamic industry, it’s important for organizers to keep their fingers on the pulse of attendees’ expectations and make adjustments to meet them. . Look for sustainable venues, communication, vendors like food & beverage, and furniture rentals. Attendee personalization will be key.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. Food and drink lie at the core of a positive guest experience. Then you can really stretch your catering funds by: Making food experiential. Use food as entertainment. Click To Tweet. Keeping Catering Costs Down.

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