SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! And being a planner is stressful enough as it is, so when you add choosing a venue for your event to the equation, there’s a high probability your heart rate goes up. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We all know how hard it can be to find the right venue for an event. As possibly the hardest decision in event planning, choosing the right venue is one of the most important factors in making your event a hit. You saw the pictures of the venue option online, and you were impressed by what you saw.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

in the dynamic world of event management, staying ahead of the trends is essential. in this blog we explore what are event trends, what are the trends in event management at present, and how technology has changed the event industry. what are the trends in event management? what are event trends? what are event trends?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of, like force majeure clauses and why knowing the difference between an employee and independent contractor is important. In short, think big.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all. Manage your bids.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 22, 2022

Venue availability, room capacity, and nightly rates might seem like the only boxes you need to check off, but it’s the smaller, less obvious details that can become massive headaches. That’s why we recommend letting experts, like the professional hotel sourcing team at Coterie Spark, manage your hotel sourcing.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. Keep reading for top event management tactics for every event planner out there. Thanks for your contribution, Sarah!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Our team of experts find venues that will match your exact needs and it’s a 100% free service. Conferences UK do all the searching for you and negotiate with each venue to ensure you get the best price. Our team propose up to 20 venues that meet your exact requirements, all with full details and […]

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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Decibel Management

APRIL 28, 2021

I recently had the pleasure of guesting on Les Goldberg’s 39th episode of LMG’s The Road Ahead podcast , alongside Lauren Chelf from AOAC International, and Diane Kovats from ISCB, to discuss negotiating and navigating event venues through the COVID-lens. Determine venue staffing needs. Hotel room rates are often negotiable.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

We all know catering can be the largest expense on the master account, but we don’t realize the several areas that can be negotiated to stretch your catering budget. This is substantially less than the 75 to 80% profit in the rooms department and is enough leeway to allow you to negotiate catering prices for your group.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact. Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. Break down, prioritize, and allocate expenses into categories such as venue, catering, marketing, staffing, technology, permits, etc.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In an effort to reduce and manage risks, venues and planners are adopting new contract clauses. No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. Challenges abound for event professionals looking to reduce housing block commitments. Member Considerations and Communications.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 5, 2022

Richard Smith, Sales Director, Wyboston Venue Management and Wyboston Lakes Resort. There is a logic that says that, now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted, the work of Business Development Managers (BDMs) in hotels and venues would naturally return to what it was before the pandemic.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

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. Local attractions.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 28, 2023

Part of our job is to help our clients manage their expectations based on how much they can spend on their wedding day. Today we are going to share how to manage client expectations without crushing all their dreams, and how to ensure they are getting all of the necessities needed for a successful wedding.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Effective project management is crucial for seamless execution—AKA your sanity. LEARN MORE: Shopping for new event management software? Here’s how to get internal buy-in.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Venues play quite an important role while planning an event. Be it a symbolic or historic, events success can also be measured by the location and the love for the venue that attendees show! Event venue management for events has become a huge deal for the planners. Distance from the Venue. Venue Budgeting.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2018

A three-year contract can mean a 10 percent savings,” says John Berglund, CEO of Mira Smart Conferencing , a management software firm in Clayton, Missouri. Negotiating: never, ever accept the hotel’s first offer, experts agree. You know from experience that hotels always leave wiggle room to negotiate down.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You realize you should seek the expertise of an outside event management agency to help save time and money, and deliver optimal results. What do event management companies do? First, what is an event management company, and what support can they offer? Why hire an event management company?

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com. The post You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees appeared first on Smart Meetings. Does this mean meeting planners, or their attendees, are stuck paying them?

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SevenEvents

JULY 12, 2023

In this blog, we will discuss ten essential tips for a new event management professional joining an event agency, focusing on ROI-driven event management, leveraging the expertise of other professionals, and personal development. understand how projects are managed, how communication flows within the agency, and how decisions are made.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Obtain multiple bids.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue. The type of event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? How can you manage costs when attendance might be uncertain? Look for Synergies When Booking Venues For corporate planners aiming to efficiently source for their next event, Shaffer offered up some initial tips.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Underwood shared that, overall, hotel rates are up 38% since before the pandemic and properties are less likely to negotiate day rates or minimums than pre-Covid as they are under pressure from increased labor and operating costs. ” The post How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. The report reveals significant levels of optimism amongst corporate travel managers.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

Comprising of TMCs, CVBs, venues and agencies, the Board will examine the strategic direction of the industry and ensure GRATIS remains agile and responsive to market needs. At the inaugural meeting, Instant Book topped the agenda as part of the group’s drive to progress venue booking.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. While banquet labor costs can be negotiated in most cases, they cannot be waived.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events. What are you looking for from a venue/planner?

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The etouches strategic sourcing solution enables event planners to book venues and negotiate better deals, faster. etouches Strategic Venue Sourcing Solution: What Is It? etouches offer a complete event management platform, with a suite of modules for event managers. Here is our review. Click here […].

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. Another tactic, said Jeff Duncan, president and CEO of room-block management firm Meetingmax, is to put forth a “BATNA,” or best alternative to a negotiated agreement.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022. A live event, as we know, is an event hosted in a physical venue with in-person attendance. Hybrid Event Management Best Practices.

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Skiddle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

But it’s a crucial part of the promoter’s work, and managing finances can help build a long-standing, sustainable event. We’ve put some tips together to help you manage budgets and more. Start with the non-negotiables of your budget Every aspect of a festival is essential. Scroll down to discover them.

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