PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

It is just one of many issues audiovisual suppliers — as well as event organizers working with tight budgets for their events — are facing right now, according to John Rissi, senior vice president, customer and industry engagement at event tech and production company Encore Global. Everything has gone up across the board,” Rissi said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Although a strike has not officially begun, and contract negotiations are continuing, news reports indicate picketing is already underway at four hotels. More : Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels. More : Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. 2017 Hospitality Trends. and a leader in the hospitality industry, shows you what to expect in the coming year, including food and beverage trends, business insights and meeting and event predictions.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The study labels this a sellers’ market and notes the impacts that accompanied the recent round of mergers and acquisitions in the hospitality industry. A majority (65 percent) of respondents in North America said that contract negotiations are more challenging now.

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Management Negotiating Contracts Hotels 72

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The hospitality giant will reduce commissions from 10 to 7 percent for U.S. Leveraging Tech Tools. The post After Marriott Commission Cut, Event Tech Exec Urges Planners to Make Lemonade Out of Lemons appeared first on Smart Meetings. and Canadian hotel bookings starting in April. This removes the hocus pocus,” he says.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event Tech Podcast. Event Tech Podcast. Now co-hosted by Brandt Krueger and Will Curran of Event Technology Consulting, the Event Tech Podcast was started by John Federico many years ago. This podcast delves into anything and everything about the event tech space. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. EventIcons. GatherGeeks.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In the past several weeks, we have welcomed tech companies, financial, a crypto-currency group , realtors and association business. He is also not seeing a lot or protracted negotiations. Courtney Stout, director of group sales, New York Marriott Marquis , New York City. 1,966 guest rooms; 110,000 sq. of meeting space.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. She is an international speaker & consultant, SEARCH Foundation Chairwoman, and Lecturer at The International School of Hospitality in Las Vegas.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2021

sponsorships are bought, sold, negotiated and measured based on paid broadcast value. For the past 35 years, Lisa Furfine has built a network of colleagues and clients in the sports, hospitality and entertainment industries. Behind home plate, in stadiums, concert venues etc. Virtual is truly the next frontier. ROV is here to stay.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Editor’s Note : Welcome to the new Hybrid Meeting Genius, a regular feature that will help you navigate event tech like a pro. AV companies are already stockpiling more “consumer-grade” versions of their gear for this very purpose, so why not include this in your RFP , so you don’t have to negotiate it later? More Certified Solutions.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In 2007, when Christopher Nassetta was tapped as president and CEO of Hilton, the hospitality giant was clearly ripe for a makeover. Looking ahead, we’re taking this mobile-centric hotel-room approach to a new level with our soon-to-launch Connected Room — a first-of-its-kind, high-tech guest-room concept. Christopher Nassetta.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Smart hospital requires management, administration, IT and other specialists that keep it running. The image of hospitals and medical facilities is constantly changing and marketing teams are making every endeavor to raise their profile. What: The Smart Hospital Summit. Is it worth attending a healthcare summit ? February 2019.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Professor Christian Chabannon, president of the local organising committee, said that Marseille demonstrated that it can combine scientific and medical excellence with friendliness and a high level of hospitality. Congresses such as the EBMT [event] clearly position Marseille as a major business tourism destination in Europe.”.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, the BLS says most event professionals do earn a bachelor’s in event planning (or something similar, such as public relations, hospitality management, or business administration). In fact, according to Skift’s 2022 event tech report , the majority of planners would invest in more technology if their budgets increased in the future.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Audience expectations range from the creature comforts of easy parking, familiar food, and a pleasant room temperature to WOW factors, like an exotic location, tech-savvy presentations, and useful SWAG. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2018

Strike votes by hospitality workers in Las Vegas and, now, Chicago could be harbingers of more labor actions in response to loss of job security caused by automation, according to labor experts. Negotiating points include pay, pension reform, year-round health insurance, staffing levels and job security. An August 31 Deadline.

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Hospitality Hotels Tech Negotiating 49

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re hosting or streaming any part of the event online, consider platform subscription costs, camera setups, and other associated tech expenses. Plan for guest engagement and hospitality. Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Test all software solutions to avoid any tech glitches during the event.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Innovation on the floor took the form of tours enabling planners to gain the advice of experts on how to use how tech , innovation and trends to create compelling experiences. They demonstrated how tech, innovation and trends can be implemented into general sessions, as well as examining the future of meeting experiences.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. When the dust settles, there will be a much leaner pool of financially solid hotel suppliers that could facilitate changes in content distribution, the RFP process, pricing, ancillary fees, and corporate-customer negotiations. 2017 is going to be the year of the integrated tech marketplace.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Airplanes change the air 12 to 15 times per hour, which is somewhere between the levels of a hospital emergency room (12) and an operating room (20). Comms Are King. Communicating with attendees has always been critical.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. For example, if you are organizing a health-related event, then you can invite hospitals and pharma companies as sponsors. Negotiate terms and specifics with different vendors. You need to work closely with the client to understand their requirements.

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Event Planning Corporate Events Contracts Social Media 52

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Event management platforms are instrumental in managing everything from event registration and ticketing to attendee engagement, VIP and KOL guests hospitality management, and post-event analysis. Reliability, Security and Compliances Reliability and compliance are non-negotiable aspects when choosing an event management software provider.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Keynote speakers in Artificial Intelligence (AI Tech). Where to Find him?

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Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

” With some quick hashing, negotiating, and wringing of hands over calculated figures, the involved parties agreed that if we could hit 200 tickets sold by end of day on Sunday, which was five days away, our church would cover the last 100 tickets to meet the 300 minimum and ensure the event would go on the following weekend.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

Our Freeman AV tech came with us. The individual owners negotiate with the government to try to get the seating increased on a continual basis, so they can expand their business. What impressed me about the hospitality community is that, chances are, everyone who works in the hotel has a master’s degree. They’re highly educated.

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Meetings Government Wireless Hotels 58

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. Plus, we recommend getting event technology that fits perfectly with your life science event tech stack. 3 Identify your target audiences Determine which customer groups you want to reach, such as physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, or policymakers.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

Our Freeman AV tech came with us. The individual owners negotiate with the government to try to get the seating increased on a continual basis, so they can expand their business. What impressed me about the hospitality community is that, chances are, everyone who works in the hotel has a master’s degree. They’re highly educated.

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Meetings Government Wireless Hotels 45

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

I’ve been in this industry for longer than I’d care to admit, and lots of fantastic people are creative and considerate, but for some reason Eddie’s thoughtfulness in finding me a second option and leaving a note taped to it really struck me as the type of hospitality we all should be striving for every day. App/Tech Provider Support.

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2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

Planners Salary Survey 2019” And then the last one is “Study Finds One in Four Tech-Conference Speakers are Women” Hurricane Dorian Affects the Bahamas Unevenly. The minimum wage, which I’m guessing is probably everybody that works in the hospitality industry, is $42 a day. Because it needs to be fair.

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2019 Contracts Sustainability Technology 91

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. From the proposal through setup, personalization needs to be at the heart of how you communicate, negotiate, and create a meetings product. Industry Performance Trends. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Properties.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

Event Tech Live April 26 - 27, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV Event Tech Live (ETL) is one of the only dedicated exhibitions and conferences for event professionals with an interest in technology. With over 250 learning opportunities, endless networking moments, and interactive sessions, NPC promises to be an experience like no other.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

Read More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-tech Hotels The Union has been in negotiations since April with wages and benefits as the primary sticking point with workers at 40 hotels on strike , one of the largest strikes in recent history. .

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

From stories about fax machines to photos of 3D projection mapping, from advice about negotiating piles of paperwork to a roundtable discussion among female CEOs, we’ve gone from serving an industry in its infancy to one that has come of age. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?” High(ish) Tech.

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