EventMB

MARCH 7, 2022

Crafting the right attrition and cancellation clauses in event contracts is more important than ever. Contract experts share their advice on how best to negotiate in the current climate. The post Event Contract Negotiations in 2022 Are a Whole New Game by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Choosing a venue is a very important task for event planners. The venue must fit the theme, not to mention the budget, of what the planner is trying to project or execute. Quite often a venue is chosen for an evening off-site function, somewhere to take the group after a long day of sessions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following stories provide career tips in very different ways, yet the common goal is educating, sharing experiences and building a network of support for all participants in the Smart Meetings community. Smart Meetings spoke with attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers Ty M.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

event contract. Foster, CHME, an attorney with Foster, Jensen & Gulley , for an exclusive Q&A on event contract essentials in the Covid era. Listen to “Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era” on demand. Pro-tip : Pay close attention to whether guest-room attrition is based on room nights or revenue.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’s Smart Chat Live!, Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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StraussCA

MAY 4, 2023

Half the battle in organizing a successful association event such as an awards ceremony, trade show, conference, or symposium is choosing the right venue. The right venue can ensure a positive and meaningful experience for an association’s members. That will also factor into the type of venue space you are looking for.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

If there’s one thing coronavirus has done, it’s shone a spotlight on the importance of having a rock-solid contract to protect you from legal action. Before the coronavirus, many venue contracts didn’t feature force majeure clauses , and too many planners may not have seen a need for it. Event Contract Language.

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EventSource

JULY 23, 2021

When budgeting, it can be easy to forget to factor in funds to tip wedding vendors. While gratuities are usually built into most vendor contracts, this isn’t always the case. Not sure when it’s necessary to tip? Don’t worry – Check out our complete guide to which vendors you should tip (and how much) on your wedding day.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator “ Top Planner Contract Questions Answered ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, an expert in contract law at Devlin Law Firm , answers those very questions (and more) for planners. If a planner wants to make a change to a contract, is it necessary to sign a whole new contract? More : J.D.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

In speaking with Ty Sheaks, attorney at McCathern , LLC, we found out how meeting professionals and venues are reacting to the fluctuating legal landscape of safety protocols and signage, as well as what questions we should be asking moving forward. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Has this year strengthened your relationship with the event contract? In speaking with Ty Sheaks, attorney at McCathern , LLC, we found out how meeting professionals and venues are reacting to the fluctuating legal landscape of safety protocols and signage, as well as what questions we should be asking moving forward.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. Source: American Express.

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Milestone Events Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

But the one that seems to stand out the most is the venue. Here is how to pick the perfect wedding venue that suits all your needs. The Essentials For How To Pick A Wedding Venue. One of the most important things to consider when you are looking for your perfect wedding venue is how large you want your wedding to be.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy. Andrea Vallencourt, Owner and Venue Director, Clay Theatre.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover catering tips for large groups, choosing the best catering management platform to streamline your business and everything else you need to know to grow your catering business and organize successful events. Here’s how to take your event to the next level with catering tips for large groups.

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. Before going into the meat of what a contract should contain, it is important to know that you should never agree to provide event services without a contract.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. Here are some tips to help you get started! Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! And being a planner is stressful enough as it is, so when you add choosing a venue for your event to the equation, there’s a high probability your heart rate goes up. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We’ll also provide useful tips for making your proposal stand out from the competition. Venue selection. PRO TIP: Dream of a career in event planning, but don’t know where to get started? PRO TIP: Make sure to download our FREE sample event planner checklist (6 month timeline)! So, let’s get started!

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Event Farm

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we know that event planners who download this free resource take away numerous tips, we wanted to provide a “sneak peek” to help you grab some of the highlights—straight from the Guide itself. Select your Safe Space (Location and Venue). Lock down Your Contracts. Top 10 Highlights from the 2022 Event Safety Guide.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Here’s our tips on what to consider. Read on for our tips on how to create an event contingency plan that will keep you calm, cool, and collected when planning your in-person, hybrid, or virtual events —no matter what variant comes your way. Venue Contracts. How can we continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable?

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

from selecting the right venue to managing logistics and ensuring attendee satisfaction, there are numerous aspects to consider. to help you navigate the event planning process with ease, the experts from seven events, a UK event management company, have compiled a list of ten invaluable tips from our UK experts. to find out more.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Here, we will share those secrets, and while each event is certainly unique, in this guide we will suggest some actionable tips and best practices that you can follow for any event. With that being said, here are some of the most important tips you can try right away in building a successful event: 1.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional. Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In today’s super-heated seller’s market, it pays to book venues as far out as possible. Here are a handful of ideas to help you find a venue that will fit your budget. Creative Venue Cost Cuts. • Tried-and-True Venue Cost Cuts. • Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When setting out to plan a conference, it’s often said that choosing the right venue is the most important task. And saying the venue selection is more important than say choosing the city or DMC or accommodations is a crap shoot. Having said that I do believe choosing the right venue is key to any conference planning.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Event pros, want more tips for how to plan a successful event? Just remember that when working on budgets, a bit of extra negotiation at contract stage could be the saviour in your event management skills later down the line. Know your venue By this I don’t just mean you have been to the venue before and have done a site visit.

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Milestone Events Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

Are Wedding Venue Deposits Refundable? . Venues will typically require a deposit between 25% to 50% of the site fee or estimated charges when booking your wedding. If you cancel far enough out and the venue can re-book your date at the same price, then most venues will refund the deposit in full. .

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

That’s why in this week’s episode of #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Kelly Knowlen to talk about the most important hybrid event tips and tricks. Before Sarah and Kelly talk about hybrid event tips and tricks, they need to go all the way back to March 2020 when Hilton pivoted from in-person events to virtual and hybrid events.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here are some tips for managing corporate event planning across multiple teams and stakeholders: Create a master project plan with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. Effective project management is crucial for seamless execution—AKA your sanity.

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