MeetingsNet

JULY 10, 2023

For planners concerned about how strikes in Los Angeles or elsewhere could affect them, here’s some advice on negotiating stronger force majeure clauses. While no progress was reported in the negotiations between the hotels and union, front-desk agents, bellhops, cooks, servers, and other hotel employees reported back to work on July 5.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Most meeting planners found ways to move ahead, even if there were some tense moments and damages paid. Now, the question is how to build contracts moving forward. Negotiate a clause about what will make an event financially important to go forward and negotiate based on that.”. Fee Negotiation.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 10, 2023

How robust does your event network need to be, and what’s negotiable? Here are some things to consider before signing a connectivity contract. And even when the costs are relatively low, making sure meeting attendees can get Wi-Fi when they need it can be a pricey proposition. The moment you ask, ‘Can you do any better?’

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic. This enables organizers to devise backup plans, forge partnerships, and negotiate favorable deals with vendors to ensure that the event stays on track throughout planning and execution.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. You can read previous reports here , here, here and here. See also : Meeting Profs Demonstrate Community and Resiliency on #MeetingsChat. This will require more internal discussion and education about future contracts.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Success was measured based on attendance, views on the videos and reported as brand deposits with “key opinion formers.”. Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. Ask for an occupancy report for each night so you know if the rooms resold. Bottom Line. “We

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. The post How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

MPI’s Meetings Outlook 2018 Summer Edition planner responses indicated that while “66 percent predict favorable business conditions, only 3.1 percent say negotiations are becoming simpler.” percent of respondents claim contract negotiations are becoming more complex. In contrast, 54.9 Don’t glaze over them.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

30, the day before reports of a potential transaction were published. 31, 2022, on the Cvent Supplier Network, an online platform with tools to search, negotiate and contract with hotels and venues for event space. Sale to Blackstone appeared first on Smart Meetings. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Following are seven spend analysis reports you need to successfully analyze and act on your meeting and event spend. This report will provide total spend by category, such as Decor, Food and Beverage, Transportation, etc. This report should provide historical data that can act as benchmarking data, as well as trending data.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2020

VenueBook is the only end-to-end solution available today for booking non-hotel meeting and event space directly, across multiple brands. The Aventri/VenueBook partnership aims to create the first, all-in-one sourcing, negotiating and booking platform for group space. Non-traditional venues. markets.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Success was measured based on attendance, views on the videos and reported as brand deposits with “key opinion formers.”. Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. Ask for an occupancy report for each night so you know if the rooms resold. Bottom Line. “We

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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. AI technology is not going away,” said Tauvaa.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As nationwide demand flattens, hotels target the meetings segment with rising rates and fees to maintain their revenue. economy is losing steam—and some proof coming from the most recent hotel performance statistics—one might think that meeting and event planners are poised to gain the upper hand as they negotiate for upcoming programs.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Developing an event budget is a crucial element when planning your meeting or event. Let’s take a look first at how you can determine what financial success means for your meeting or event before talking in more detail about cash flow. Determine What Financial Success Means For Your Meeting or Event. Grants and contracts.

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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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Coterie Spark

JANUARY 25, 2022

MEETING PLANNER Full Time Position: Coterie Spark is looking for a driven leader that has the knowledge and experience to plan and execute meetings and conferences. Responsible for planning and executing meetings and events that are considered small to medium in size. Projects will be assigned at the discretion of the COO.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2019

In a Smart Meetings exclusive webinar , Catherine Chaulet, president of Global DMC Partners, shared eight safety tips for your next intercontinental meeting. Whether you are planning a domestic or international meeting, attendee security is the top priority. Negotiate Carefully. Put Safety First.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. The collaborative venture between ConferenceDirect and Stova, exemplified by the 2023 Annual Partner Meeting (APM), demonstrates these principles.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. Maguire is reported to have attended the rambunctious first parade, bringing some much-needed music to the event. The Beginnings of Labor Day.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Meet with key stakeholders and decision makers to align on and specify event goals. Strategic venue sourcing and selection software helps meeting planners sort through hundreds of thousands of possible venues (and rooms) at the click of a few buttons with a refined search. Filter out venues that don’t meet your criteria.

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Coterie Spark

JANUARY 25, 2022

Full Time Position: Coterie Spark is looking for a driven leader that has the knowledge and experience to plan and execute meetings and conferences. Responsible for planning and executing meetings and events that are considered small to medium in size. Budget: Creating detailed budgets that outline all fees associated with the project.

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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? Will it be safe?

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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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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Check their availability and start working on a contract.

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Coterie Spark

MAY 10, 2021

Responsible for planning and executing meetings and events that are considered small to medium in size. Clear communication should be maintained throughout the entire process including responsibilities, scope, budget, schedules and project status reports. We are looking for an outgoing and motivated Producer to join our team! .

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If meeting booking and corporate contract rate predictions pan out, 2017 may be a very good year for meeting planner hotel negotiations. read more.

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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. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

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. The post Out of This World Gifting appeared first on Smart Meetings. This is not to replace group events, but to supplement,” she said.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If meeting booking and corporate contract rate predictions pan out, 2017 may be a very good year for meeting planner hotel negotiations. read more.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Event professionals who joined the Palm Beaches conference reported that its small size and clear communication of safety protocols (such as mandatory pre-event testing, daily health screenings, socially distanced transportation and masks at indoor events) all contributed to their decision to attend. Conference Confidence.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for creating and executing events that meet the goals and vision of their clients. This involves working closely with the client to determine their needs, preferences, and budget, and then designing a plan to meet those requirements. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It offers a user-friendly interface for attendees to easily register for events, providing organizers tools to track registrations, collect payments, manage attendee data, and generate reports. Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Planners with upcoming meetings in Southern California should watch developments there closely in the next few days or weeks. 6, 7,500 employees at 24 hotels across several hotel companies in Los Angeles and Orange counties voted to strike if a new contract was not ratified by yesterday. The post Action!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

But it’s getting close to bar time and I really just want a snack and head back to my room and it goes back on the master account and I can just sign for it and nobody will know that I spend $8 on a candy bar by the time my expense report rolls in. You can negotiate these contracts. Planners that know how to negotiate.

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