TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. 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. Whereas, starting too late can mean less options and premium rates.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

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

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. A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”.

Financial 72

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 72

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Hotels were a recurring topic, as planners noted a decrease in the ability to negotiate contracts, along with pressures associated with lowered commissions and increased competition for space. When Marriott-owned organizations are the only game in town, your choices and the ability to negotiate goes down to zero. Climate change.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91