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You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees

SmartMeetings

Hotels in major cities such as San Francisco call their daily fee an “urban fee.” In New York City, it’s often known as an “amenity fee” or “facilities fee.”. I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com.

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How a Meeting and Event Planner Uses a CVB

Master the Event

There’s no doubt that a meeting and event planner wants a CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) to assist them with their planning needs when bringing a group or convention to a particular city. A CVB is basically a marketing division for the city that they are in. CVB’s are a free service for a meeting and event planner.

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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. She brought top experts to the conversation to share secrets for negotiating, feeling more confident and building a network.

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Celebrate our Newest Colleagues

Coterie Spark

Meet Megan Meuhlenbruch, Producer With a resume that includes the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team and producing major activations in New York City and South Africa, Megan was a perfect fit for the open Producer position we had. She joins the team as a Producer. But it’s not just her incredible experience that excites us.

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Goldenvoice names Mark Girton head of Special Events for Empire Polo Club

Event Industry News

Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter and live event company, announced today that Mark Girton will serve as VP, Special Events at Empire Polo Club — home to the world-famous Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival and its country-music counterpart, Stagecoach. She joined the department in 2015.

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10 innovative ways to squeeze more from your event budget

Planning Pod

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Craft a unique event theme and name.

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How Much Do Event Planners Make, Really?

Social Tables

How much do event planners make, really? Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers.