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Event Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable

SmartMeetings

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’s Smart Chat Live!, Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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7 Considerations: Financial and Insurance Planners Plot the Return to Productive Meetings

SmartMeetings

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship.

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20 Pandemic-Related Changes to Make in the Attendee Journey

Event Farm

The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. The Advisor establishes the safety policies and procedures for the event but leaves the enforcement to your security team.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

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. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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What Planners Need to Know About Cruising Contracts

MeetingsNet

However, as is the case when contracting with any meeting venue, think about what you are committing to before you sign the contract. Here are some questions that Grimes says planners should ask when contracting with cruise lines: • What is included and what’s extra? Are alcoholic beverages included?

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The Winning Recipe for Successful Association Events

StraussCA

Location and Venue. Food and Beverage Selections. To establish your budget, consider how to pay for everything, including: Venue rental and insurance (if applicable). Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Fresh Location and Venue .