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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

Smart Meetings

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

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The Power of Purpose is Fueled by Collaboration

Smart Meetings

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities. “We

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Win-Win Venue Contracts Mean Identifying These Planner Personas

Event Leadership Institute

However, because they’re also accountable to someone—a boss or a client—some are tempted to use negotiation tactics that can catch venue sales representatives off guard. It can cause the sales rep to think he or she is remiss in meeting the planner’s needs. This kind of negotiating can prolong the process for both parties.

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Introducing the 2021 Event Planning Playbook

Event Farm

The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: . However, masks have become a personal fashion statement, so keep that in mind. . You don’t want someone showing up to work on the catering or AV staff who did not attend the pre-event meeting or go through a health screening.

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MPU Renamed AIMP, Vows to Lobby for Independent Planners

Smart Meetings

The founder of Meeting Planners Unite (MPU) marked the one-year anniversary of the announcement by Marriott International that it would be cutting commissions on meeting business by announcing the lobbying group for independent planners will officially be known as Alliance of Independent Meeting Professionals (AIMP).

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Integrating live art performances into your event: Adding a unique and creative touch.

Expo Pass

Shake things up with a unique live art performance, like a live painting or fashion show. Reviews and videos are great, but nothing beats seeing the performance for yourself and meeting the artists behind it. While non-negotiable, meeting these requirements will set the stage for a spectacular show!

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Event Trends for 2019–2020

GEVME

It’s easy to fill in a site with digital panels and robots, but don’t forget that the use of the latest event technology trends just for the sake of fashion is ornamental only and unjustifiable from a financial point of view. Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. Infusing events with hands-on experiences.

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