Hospitality Meetings Negotiating Site Selections 
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Though lockdowns similar to what we experienced at the beginning of the pandemic aren’t likely, meeting destinations may be impacted by ever-changing local restrictions or ordinances around vaccinations, testing requirements, etc. Build in More Time.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
These relationships, combined with our expert sourcing, negotiation, and contracting process, give our clients access to premier locations they may otherwise miss.”. Trademark SiteSelect will be led by hospitality industry professional Alison Jayne, who will serve as Global Sourcing Director. We Envision the Final Production.
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Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Rising hotel and airline costs , along with increasing demand for more and longer meetings is pressuring planners to make critical choices to stay in strict budgets, according to a new study by American Express Meetings & Events. Internal meetings land on the lower end of the spectrum and incentives are the most costly.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 15, 2018
He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Brandy Hudgins Hudgins has been named sales manager of small meetings for Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB). Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts about why certification has become so essential, the commitment required and specific areas where event professionals are focusing to achieve their A-game. Certified Meetings Experts. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.
Event Leadership Institute
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Planners need to look at what the attendee experience will be with COVID-safe protocols in place and determine if the event still meets their objectives. Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should. Reverse Hybrids.’
PCMA Convene
JULY 31, 2017
In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Then she had more to say. Teamwork seemed to be a theme this year.
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