Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The meetings and events industry is returning with a lot of confidence, and face-to-face gatherings are trending upward with the potential to surpass pre-pandemic numbers. Prior to the pandemic, large events were booked up to three years in advance, whereas now, many are booked within the year. Meeting Trend No.1: 1: Less is Faster.

Meetings 100

Meetings Negotiating 2022 Hospitality 100

Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Event managers can capitalize on this growing trend to make their event experiences more appealing to business travelers who want a bit of leisure on the side. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? Include details of the extended rates in your event communications and event app.

Travel 52

Travel Negotiating Event Apps 2020 52

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

Weather advisories being issued from Florida to Maine have prompted airlines to offer re-accommodations, and planners to consider their options. Tallahassee, Florida, hasn’t seen this much fluffy white stuff since 1989, according to the local weather service. Ditto Georgia. How cold will it get? Make room for higher attrition.

Transportation 48

Transportation Negotiating Airlines Insurance 48

Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

Question: Have you ever run up against a client who suddenly stopped paying for your event services, which left you wondered what to include in your event legal contracts to protect you and your event business? Your Event Legal Contracts. How do event planners get paid? (12:18). How do you legally fire a client?

Contracts 90

Contracts Events Event Planning Insurance 90