MeetingPool

OCTOBER 5, 2017

As an event professional, you have likely seen your fair share of hotel AV contracts. Often, it’s tempting to just sign on the dotted line, especially since it means you don’t have to hunt down your own equipment and technicians. But, you shouldn’t always default to what the venue has to offer, as you might […].

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. Here are some quick tips for job hunters debating their next career move. Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. Freshen Up Your Resume.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick. In fact, the biggest hindrance to association meeting planning right now is that “time is ticking away,” Colangelo said. What is the plan: Hit pause? Punt to fall?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Simultaneously, full-time, part-time and contract planning positions were slashed as “not needed.”. At the risk of being a bit self-serving (and maybe even a little smug), I’ve been singing the praises of having a dedicated person on the event or meeting planning team responsible for technology for, literally, years.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

My event management company was hit hard, and I was hindered after having contracted COVID-19 myself (it’s no joke—take it from a long-hauler still feeling the effects a year later). While the program is new, it feels familiar, thanks to the experienced instructors and relevant content. That challenge, of course, became painfully obvious.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

War, Covid hot spots, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and “The Great Reshuffling,” which he believes is a more accurate representation of what is being called The Great Resignation, will continue to push meeting professionals to get creative about contracts, budgeting and delivering value.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Just about anything can happen at a meeting—a broken shoe heel, contract confusion , a sudden headache or the dreaded dead phone battery. To help, we’ve created a handy list of things meeting planners should find useful. Need to find a specific detail buried in the fine print of a hotel contract ? Sound familiar?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

War, Covid hot spots, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and “The Great Reshuffling,” which he believes is a more accurate representation of what is being called The Great Resignation, will continue to push meeting professionals to get creative about contracts, budgeting and delivering value.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. New meeting professionals learn quickly when they are forced to deal with angry attendees, act sociable even when exhausted, network at every turn, deftly negotiate contracts and more.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

For the rest of Williams and Pavlovich’s tips, including help with contracts, marketing and food management, check out their full webinar here. The post Planning a Great Citywide is More Within Reach Than You Think appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

It took well over a week to finalize the contract. A few days later, I received an email from a company executive indicating that she had to run it past their internal event planning group for approval. Their role is to negotiate, review and sign all hotel contracts. I sent it the client for review and signature.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . Here are some tips that can help: • Shop and source early.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

When I first heard about it, I was at an NCBMP board meeting, planning the annual conference that subsequently went virtual in November. Our interactions are bigger than booths and contracts. There is a lot of sadness and uncertainty, and sometimes people just need to hear it’s going to be all right.”.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

This will greatly impact the event and meeting planning industry because planners will now only have 1 technology option at hotels, limiting options for flexibility in their venue selection process. The acquisition could turn out to be really good for meeting planners and hotels. major markets.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

For instance, if you agree to a contract with day-by-day attrition for 200 rooms for four days and a 20 percent attrition rate, you would owe money if the rate exceeded 20 percent on any of those days. Re-Booking Clause: Needing to cancel a meeting that has already been contracted can be a planner’s worst nightmare.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. If you must make cuts, skimp on things that don’t affect the meeting mission or goals. Use technology to keep everyone informed.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2017

Grucci said many contracts with professional firework companies come with a 100 percent payment clause that requires full payment if everything is already loaded by the time an event is cancelled. Smart Tips: Plan ahead because fireworks require permits that cannot be obtained at the last minute. Inclement Weather.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

an associate professor of hospitality management at the University of Arkansas, who both advises students on internships and helps meeting-planning organizations design well-rounded programs for them. His students are required to plan at least two events before graduation as part of their classwork. Ogbeide, Ph.D.,

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2017

Planners should ask prospective meeting-site managers how water is provided. The center maintains a waste management contract for single-stream recycling of glass, plastic, aluminum, metal, wood, cardboard and paper. The post 5 Earth Day Tips for Eco-Friendly Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Based on our experience we’ve devised a handful of tips that will help meeting and conference planners become confident in the research and purchasing process of event technology. What is the background of the technology company’s team in the meeting or event industry? Define your and your attendees’ needs.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative. ELI has many offerings, including certificates in Fundraising Event Management, Event Entrepreneurship: Growth Strategies, and Pandemic Meeting & Event Design.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting. Do you know the single most effective tool in waste management at events is planning ahead? You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Ask the vendors to use reusable containers rather than disposable items.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

It allows you back out of a contract without liability or damage costs if that state begins enacting any anti-LGBT legislation between the time of signing the contact and the time of program execution. Ultimately, it will benefit the LGBT community and may lead to widespread change. Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Hilton plans to roll out a multitude of tools and resources over the next several months to support and inspire meeting, event and travel professionals to help them continually wow their attendees. For starters, Hilton revamped their meetings website, meetings.hilton.com , to incorporate resources and tips for planners.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

It’s an obvious and often-used tip, but sometimes procrastination can get the best of us. If you are using a speaker who is part of a network of colleagues, it is also possible to include a condition that requires the contracted speaker to provide an alternate if he is unable to perform. Book early.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Meeting planning, which used to be described as an ‘Old Boys’’ network, may soon be a ‘Young Women’s’ network. Are there reams of meeting resumes and contracts stacked on your desk?

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