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How to Prepare for the Next Crisis: Event Insurance Tips

SmartMeetings

When you are planning for an inspiring event, you probably don’t want to imagine the possibility of your hard work going to waste, but the pandemic illustrated why it’s important to prepare for the chance that your meeting may need to be canceled due to circumstances completely outside your control. Here are some vital event insurance tips.

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Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels

Smart Meetings

However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution. Insurance coverage. Areas for Negotiation.

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Contracts and Negotiations Amid Covid: Best of What’s Worked in 2021

Smart Meetings

With the pandemic and public concern fluctuating in the midst of uncertainty, event planners and professionals are left with an enormous responsibility to prepare themselves, their guests and their contracts for whatever comes next. Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era. Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. “In

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Venue Contracts for AV, Electric, and Internet: Read the Fine Print

MeetingsNet

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Vendor and Venue Selection: A Guide for Aspiring Event Planners

Event Planning BluePrint

Embarking on a career in event planning is more than a profession; it’s a journey driven by passion, creativity, and the desire to bring people together. The Foundation of Memorable Events: Vendors and Venues Selecting the Perfect Venue The venue is the heartbeat of any event.

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Event Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable

SmartMeetings

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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Canada Unveils Financial Incentives to Draw Conventions, Exhibitions

MeetingsNet

A large fund from the national government is now available to destinations making bids to host larger events from outside the country. million (CA $50 million) fund to enhance their destination’s appeal to event decision-makers. There must be sufficient information to determine economic benefits to the region for hosting the event.

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