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Negotiating with Hotels When Sourcing Your Event Venue

Cvent: Event Marketing

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat.

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10 Tips for Choosing The Perfect Conference Venue

Bizzabo

To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. Before determining the location, ensure that transportation is readily available to the venue so that attendees can easily arrive by air, rail or automobile. Don’t be afraid to negotiate!

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What to Look for When Choosing an Event Management Company

The Castle Group

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. and transportation options. Knowing the scope and scale of your event needs and having a clear idea of budget can help the selection process.

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Event Venue Management Checklist for Event Planners

Hubilo Blog

Hosting trade shows and expos at places where the audience would have a comfortable yet unique experience is what planners think about. Negotiation capabilities. · First and the most important thing is parking spaces, transportation availability, distance to airports and railway stations. Food and Beverages.

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Choosing Your Perfect Destination for You and Your Attendees

Cvent: Event Marketing

If this is the case, in addition to the conference registration fee, determine the estimated cost for the attendee or exhibitor in the following areas: Food Expenditure. Transportation To and From the Conference. Transportation for After-Hour Functions. Food & Beverage. Transportation. Hotel Room.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Print signage.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

July IAVM VenueConnect July 31 - August 3, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show provides targeted education and networking opportunities for venue management professionals, including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, stadiums, universities, and more.

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