Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Even if they’re never my client, I will still applaud them and support them because the couple in Houston that wants that kind of a celebration is going to see it, and they will know that I can help them achieve that,” says Shaun. And if you’re in the wedding planning business, investing in event management software is non-negotiable.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2017

In addition to giving planners fresh choices for backdrops to meetings, the surge in new space can also lead to a decline in occupancy rates and hoteliers hungry to negotiate with planners who are willing to be flexible. In fact, 39 markets have average hotel-supply growth forecast for greater than 2 percent. Charlotte, North Carolina.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I was once requested by the Houston Chamber of Commerce to speak to their members. One of those times is when you can get the speaker at a negotiated rate. Consider what group in your local area could be included as part of your meeting, help foot the bill and help make the entire affair more successful? Back-of-the-Room Retail.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. In the industry, I started as a leisure travel agent after college designing group tours to sell to consumers through advertising in the Houston Chronicle. Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Ask General Sam Houston. In 1844, he brought leaders from several tribes to the fine city to negotiate a peace treaty that would open up northeast Texas to the world. Grapevine, Texas , has always been a popular spot for meetings.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. In the industry, I started as a leisure travel agent after college designing group tours to sell to consumers through advertising in the Houston Chronicle. Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If you are looking for little or no inflationary increases for your groups and these cities are in your rotation, try Boston, Chicago, Houston, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, and St. Dallas and, particularly, Nashville seem unstoppable.

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