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. I doubt it."

Meetings 89

Meetings Contracts Food and Beverage Hotels 89

SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

The cost is normally cheaper for the company and as guests don’t have to buy their own food and drinks, there are fewer out-of-pocket costs for them. During your two- or three-night site inspection and prior to signing a contract, Wendell’s smart tip is “ negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

Negotiating 63

Negotiating Transportation Contracts Insurance 63

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. Make sure to require a formal contract and ensure all terms, policies, and pricing are clear and align with your expectations before signing. and transportation options.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

Before determining the location, ensure that transportation is readily available to the venue so that attendees can easily arrive by air, rail or automobile. However, if you have found the perfect fit for your event, ask if they would consider lowering the cost in exchange for a multi-year contract. Don’t be afraid to negotiate!

Venues 115

Venues Conference Food and Beverage 2014 115

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. Negotiate with vendors. Use food as entertainment. Click To Tweet.

Event Ideas 156

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 156

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 72

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 72

Eved

JULY 3, 2017

This report will provide total spend by category, such as Decor, Food and Beverage, Transportation, etc. You may want to compare it to budgets, forecasts, or contracts to ensure that you aren’t overspending, or to ensure that you’re capturing all of your spend. Why is this important? Spend by Supplier.

Contracts 40

Contracts Meetings Negotiating Food and Beverage 40

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planners also handle logistics like transportation and accommodations. To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing. Event planners ensure that all the details of a particular event are taken care of.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. These companies provide end-to-end event management services. Get our comprehensive list of event production companies.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. This can include booking flights, securing hotel rooms, and planning local transportation. Initiate conversations. Strike a fair deal. Document everything.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. There’s hotel jargon, legal terms, and the idea of facing off against someone over the negotiating table. We’re here to walk you through the basics of negotiating hotel blocks. Why Negotiate a Hotel Block?

Negotiating 75

Negotiating Hotels Contracts Food and Beverage 75

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

In-kind sponsorship opportunities (this could be a long list but can include food, beverage, printing, a/v, entertainment, transportation, decor/floral, PR, etc.). Manage sponsor contracts and collect e-signatures. Website marketing. Email marketing. Social media marketing/mentions. Complimentary or VIP passes.

Sponsorships 128

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Check their availability and start working on a contract. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Explore available transportation modes, and ensure that people can easily reach the location by train, automobile, plane, or public transport. Ideally, include a question about transportation preferences on the registration form or a pre-event survey to get an understanding of what to expect. But what if you’re not so lucky?

Conference 149

Conference Venues Food and Beverage Transportation 149

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

For each budget line item, you should account for the following: Estimated amount (how much you want to spend) Negotiated amount (the agreed upon price with your supplier) Actual amount (invoiced amount) Amount paid to date Amount still owed Payment due dates w/ amounts due. Event Income.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Create a shortlist and negotiate with talents Create written contracts (make sure not to miss any details) Secure promotional details (bio, headshot, session draft, etc.) Prepare food, drinks, entertainment content, etc.,

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

All Seated

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“In New York, we have seen clients spend double what they spent for the exact same event pre-pandemic, and that would be inclusive of venue, food, AV, and other expenses,” says Liz King Caruso, CEO at techsytalk. Inflation has been dominating the news headlines not just in New York but all over the globe. inflation rate. Be Transparent.

Management 41

Management Food and Beverage 2023 Negotiating 41

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. Hotel negotiations.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Even when the current lockdowns start to lift, organizations will be far more gun-shy in committing to venue contracts for future events, out of fear of a second wave of the virus causing another cancellation. It will not help venues, transportation, catering, lighting and other vendors.

Financial 116

Financial Trade Shows Food and Beverage 2001 116