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Olympics Crisis and Hotels’ Pain Provide Event Contract Lessons

MeetingsNet

Understanding things like event-insurance fine print and which areas of operation hotels get group revenue from will help planners become better at contracting and negotiating. This article from Reuters has more details on the postponement-clause fine print in those event-insurance contracts.

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Introducing the 2021 Event Planning Playbook

Event Farm

The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: . Pay extra attention to indemnification and insurance policies. Like the venue, they must agree with your compliance protocols before you sign the contract. Everyone’s on the hook now because it’s difficult to prove where and how someone got sick.

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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

Connect Your Meetings

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. What I do: I am directly responsible for the planning and management of the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference, annual staff Retreat and 20 to 30 additional organizational events throughout the year.

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Event Planning Checklist for Small, Medium, and Large Events [2019 Update]

EventBank Insights

Make sure it's all legal Drafting a contract for a short, temporary event is important to cover your bases should anything go wrong and you're not held liable for a third part (speaker's) actions or comments at the event. ? Inquire if the venue has F&B capacities or policies ? Select an ideal venue and negotiate details ?

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Hybrid on the Horizon

The Castle Group

Rethink your sponsorships. Stay aware and updated on local conditions and any changes in travel or hotel policies to keep all stakeholders (attendees, vendors, partners) informed. The good news is that hotels are anxious to welcome back in-person events and are offering deals, discounts and incentives to encourage bookings.

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Things to Consider Before Starting an Event Partnership

GEVME

Before you rush into any event partnership or sponsorship, you need to consider all the pros and cons of future relationships and pay attention to any possible warning signs. Disadvantageous event partnership contract, terms, and other issues. Be ready to negotiate and research. Be prepared for lengthy contracts.

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The Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event

Eventtia

Negotiate details with the venue. Sign contract with venue and vendors. Create a shortlist of talents you’d like at the event Contact the talents Negotiate and confirm. If possible, have contracts finalized and signed. Develop clear accessibility policies and communicate them with staff and volunteers.