Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 12, 2020

Global, national and local governments are all over the board on prescribed actions, from declaring states of emergency to barring travel. Many organizations are banning business travel altogether, with large companies mandating that employees work virtually and educational institutions closing campuses to students and staff.

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. Being firm and ensuring the wording of your speaker contract outlines what speaker readiness entails can save you from having to wake up a hungover speaker!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel? The biggest challenge is all the travel restrictions around the world, especially if we handle international groups. You always need a backup.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . Some key details within the terms of the agreement may include: Travel.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

president of Philadelphia-based Grimes Law Offices, LLC, says that it’s commonly written into meeting contracts that either party has 10 days after a natural disaster or other “act of God” incident to invoke force majeure and cancel an event. But most contracts these days are the result of compromise.” Joshua Grimes, Esq.,

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2023

There are many variables to consider when selecting a venue for your upcoming conference. From picking a host city to setting a budget and understanding the parking situation, here’s an essential venue-shopping checklist we’ve compiled to better detail the process. Is it the destination or convenience?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 16, 2020

As COVID-19 wanes and people begin meeting again, what should planners know about precautions venues must take to ensure clean, safe spaces? He offered insight into how venues can make sure their spaces are ready for meetings. Class 2: Someone in the venue has had recent contact with an infected person.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We may eventually tame the pandemic by developing effective and inexpensive antivirals and making them widely available to those contracting COVID-19. Two important caveats are that I’m assuming travelers: Are fully vaccinated; and. Airline travel seems reasonably safe these days. Train travel has a similar risk exposure.

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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

So, for both private and business events, you’ll need to build value and interest that will sway your attendees to toss aside their sweatpants and decide that the benefits of attending your event outweigh any possible travel risk. If your event has a global reach, you’ll want to consider the travel restrictions in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

In April, Discover The Palm Beaches partnered with the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) to host an in-person event to discuss what factors are driving buyer decisions for incentive travel. Companies looking to reinstate incentive travel also considered the industries of prospective participants in the incentive programs.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Bray Leino Events has been awarded the Event Management Services contract for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, now set to take place in October 2021. Sustainability is now higher on the agenda than ever before, with 80% of the UK public concerned about climate change, and 30% minimising air travel in order to reduce carbon emissions.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

How can you, as a planner, structure contracts to be flexible? What can you do at the contract level to make sure that last-minute changes don’t have a negative impact on your event or your budget? Look into the history of pre/post stays with your attendees and contract accordingly. Start Sooner. Avoid the Elaborate.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 29, 2022

Bowling Green is Your Venue! Think about it: individuals are taking part of their work schedule traveling away from their jobs and their families to attend your event. When coordinating a conference today you need an event venue team who you can trust. It’s easy with one contact, one contract, and one price.

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue? So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Host Virtual, Hybrid or a Series of Satellite Events Research by MeetGreen shows that air travel by attendees, speakers or sponsors accounts for 70% of an event’s carbon footprint. Meaning, reducing travel is one of the easiest and most significant ways to make a large environmental impact. If possible, identify outdoor venue options.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023. You can’t get out of your contract under the force majeure clause.” “The Sheak continued, “The short form is usually not advisable.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Again, it depended on whether the applicable contract contained a force majeure provision and whether that provision was the “long” or “short” form (i.e. Read More : Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? laundry list of specific events vs. broad catch-all language).

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Price and availability are the main considerations when choosing a venue, but Tyra Hilliard, Esq., If you had to justify in court why you chose a particular venue, what would you say? Research crime information for the venue’s neighborhood on apps such as CrimeMapping. Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

The Playbook provides three valuable tools for venue scouting. . Reopening tracker that describes travel, gathering, and mask restrictions by state. Selecting an event venue. The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: . Event risk assessment planning tool. 90-day global event tracker.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One great place to start is with these incredible sustainable venues , sure to make your Montréal event shine. But regardless of where you’re planning your next event, here are four simple ways that you can ensure it’s more ecologically sustainable: Make travel carbon neutral. Partner with ecologically sensitive venues.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With an extensive history in film and event production, Trademark SiteSelect applies a creative and technical lens to each location, helping companies select and secure the most effective venue, at the optimal price, at the desired time. . Contracts, Dates, and Details Delivered With White Glove Service.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. The talent buyers, general managers and sales team all work together to make mutually beneficial decisions for the venues and the clients.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2022

On 20th July, EMA collaborated with Hire Space on a panel exploring how we can maximise venue relationships to deliver exceptional event experiences in a post pandemic landscape. Our corporates expressed frustration at long response times from venues, with one of our corporates suggesting that this may be due to lighter teams on the ground.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

But what you may not realize is that there’s another element that can really help or hinder the success of your event: the venue. A great venue can make up for so-so entertainment (as long as the rest of the event goes smoothly). How to Pick Right Venue For Your Event’s Entertainment. Size Matters. Entertainer’s Needs.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 14, 2019

So, to help you plan effectively, we’ve compiled some key questions to ask before you start your venue search and made a few suggestions of venues in Birmingham that have caught our eye. Know what you want before you start looking at venues. How will people get to the venue? How many people will be attending?

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

The long-anticipated return of in-person business meetings, conventions, and trade shows is being blunted by the difficult conditions for air travel, according to planners who responded to a MeetingsNet survey conducted between June 20 and 23. Our attendance numbers are incredibly low, and the most common factor cited is the cost of travel.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Jack Marczewski, portfolio event director of The Meetings Show, TEAMS Europe and Business Travel Show Europe. Tackling ‘green hushing’ in events.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 14, 2019

So, to help you plan effectively, we’ve compiled some key questions to ask before you start your venue search and made a few suggestions of venues in Birmingham that have caught our eye. Know what you want before you start looking at venues. How will people get to the venue? How many people will be attending?

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

4 Key Strategies for a Sustainable Wedding Business: 1) Solid Contracts for Long Term Sustainability. Is there anything we learned more about during the pandemic than the importance of contracts? It showed us how extremely important it is to have a solid wedding planning contract in place. 2) Safety Protocols.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Will travel be acceptable, let alone incentivizing, after fear of physical contact has spiked higher than a mountaintop over the last four months? Just as we worked with our travel partners on new security measures post-9/11, we will do the same after COVID-19,” he says. Will the MICE world ever be the same again? Redefining Incentive.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

Air travel was not an option for a means of transportation for our group. Looking back at the contracts that we did before 9/11, terrorism and security, while certainly a part of the contracts, were not a major focus of most client contracts. After 9/11 not so much. Security all of a sudden became a focal point.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 15, 2021

“Our view is that it is better to delay for four weeks rather than have an unsettling re-trenching further down the line – as has happened with the travel corridors that has seen countries such as Portugal being moved to the amber travel list with very little warning.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Providing extra virtual event space if your physical venue is at capacity. Enabling participants with no travel budget to still attend the event remotely. Ensuring people with health issues that prevent them from traveling can follow the event. One of the biggest expenses associated with in-person events is the venue.

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