MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2022

In addition to the executives at the convention center or hotel with whom you negotiate and execute the event—national sales reps, convention services managers, and chefs—you need to build trust with the audiovisual, destination management, and transportation companies that can make or break the experience.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We want to be very intentional in helping our members understand how to position our sector, working in partnership for it to be a career choice. We are looking at a variety of options, partnering with universities, conducting research, meeting this next generation where they are and having a strategy around that,” says Mason.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

Catering is often the largest part of a master account, but many planners accept inflated prices, unrealistic minimums, setup fees and other charges without negotiation. This session will help planners see where the profit centers are and where there are more leverage and latitude in negotiating group catering. Learning Objectives: .

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to become an event planner? In this blog, we’ll walk you through exactly what you need to know about working in the rapidly growing event planning industry. Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM): The CMM certification is considered the most respected level of professional development in the industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. Glynn shared that this new threat is scary for every traveler, every planner, every third-party negotiator. Costs are changing and budgets must follow suit.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 21, 2018

Many times, a convention’s catering expenses can be more than half of the master account, and planners frequently do not attempt to negotiate what can be a huge expense. You’ll learn how to negotiate catering pricing, service charges and fees to deliver immediate savings to your company or organization.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels Meeting Planning 53

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Interpretation during multilingual meetings and events will be smoother and on-point when meeting planners help interpreters prepare. Fully prepared, the interpreters will appear invisible but heard, which contributes greatly to the success of the meeting or event. THE INTERPRETER'S ROLE. They are subject matter experts.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation. The post How to Plan an LGBT-Friendly Meeting or Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. Ultimately, it will benefit the LGBT community and may lead to widespread change. Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

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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. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. This session examined clauses involving renovation, competitors, rate parity and more, to show you how to draft more effective clauses.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

How to creatively overcome post-pandemic staffing and supply shortages at medical meetings. Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Good news: corporate travel and events are back! Bad news: the supply chain isn’t. And neither is the supply of talented staff.

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Healthcare Hospitality Negotiating Medical Meetings 108

GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. The power of procurement.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. Not only can you step up your education virtually, but you can also familiarize yourself with the hybrid landscape—which is key if you plan on returning to meeting planning when things ramp back up.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Jeff Davidson of Breathing Space Institute gave Smart Meetings tips on what traits to look for in a speaker and how to negotiate a win-win once the speaker is secured. Negotiating 101. Negotiating price is an art based on finding benefits for all parties. And what can you do to secure them at an affordable price?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with. They’re a dime a dozen in this industry, but here are the most frequent ones you’ll come across.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Faced with the challenges of curbing costs and providing attendees with special experiences, planners often negotiate for complimentary guest rooms, suite upgrades, rebooking options and other concessions while negotiating an RFP. But they’re expensive, so it’s best to negotiate.

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Hotels Negotiating Food and Beverage Contracts 40

Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

Imagine how would it be if you came to the conference and were left completely alone. You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. I know, that event meeting planning is a complex issue. Mobile apps are great sources of data.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Read More : How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers. The solution?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Developing an Event Strategy Learn how you can create and execute an effective global event strategy. This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization.

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Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) An event planning book with character! Turn the Ship Around by L.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers. In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative. It promises to teach you how to strategically plan, produce and measure digital and hybrid events.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

We’ve spent 750+ hours analyzing how our life science customers are using digital-first events as a powerful channel in their pharmaceutical marketing strategy. Read on to discover how to overcome the biggest pharma marketing challenges with events and how to create a successful pharma marketing plan.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

But the combined answers to the question give a clear sense that many meeting professionals are feeling crunched by a lack of resources — of money, staff, time, or all three — in the face of their jobs’ demands. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Event planning within a fundraising not for profit organization.

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Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Due to the cycle of the market, business conditions for hotels are currently favorable, leading to tougher negotiations and competition for planners in the next few years. “There have been years where it’s not that critical, but in this state [Louisiana], time and place, booking ahead is to your benefit.”.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2017

Don’t just verbally agree on a negotiating point. In many cases, the same words can hold different meanings in another culture. Does “OK” mean “I heard you” or does it actually mean “I agree?” To ensure your event runs smoothly, miscommunication must be avoided. Instead, put it in writing. Do Your Homework. Research, research, research.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure? Do the meeting planners have any recourse for services already rendered for both parties? At this point, you’re late with your deposit.”

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. How do we navigate this ever-changing environment? Build in More Time.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. Peggy Marilley, founder of Alexandria, Virginia–based Precision Meetings & Events, thinks working with students keeps her ahead of the curve. His students are required to plan at least two events before graduation as part of their classwork.

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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. Case studies and examples of best practices were shared in the Meetings & Events stream of Association Focus.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?” Flexibility and a pleasant attitude surely can’t hurt.”. — “Negotiating With a Hotel,” May/June 1991. Informal, Yet Aggressive.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

But over and above this, he is known for authoring books like “ Hooked: How to Buil -For d Habitming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life ”. Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Where to Find him? What is he known for?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

But over and above this, he is known for authoring books like “ Hooked: How to Buil -For d Habitming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life ”. Areas of expertise include conference business models, strategy, attendance marketing, sponsorship programs, and meeting technology.

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