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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What to do in advance and in the moment to meet your room block budget It seems simple. Book a block of rooms for meeting attendees based on the number of people and the times of the meetings. For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? Just follow the formula, right?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your negotiations. It is important to know exactly what you will want and need from a hotel before entering negotiations. If your meeting center is far away, can the hotel provide shuttle service ? Rule #4: Everything is negotiable. Is there free Wi-Fi? The easy compromise?

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Countless multilingual business meetings, conferences and events are conducted around the world daily, the success of which largely depends on attendees understanding each other. If you are hosting a multilingual meeting, conference or event, it is important to keep in mind how critical it is to get the participants' messages across.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 7, 2024

When meeting professionals gather and commiserate, the perspective and wisdom in the room is priceless. After covering the meetings industry for 32 years, one of the few things I know for sure about this business is that nobody would hire me to be a meeting planner. Are you putting yourself out there?

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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. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. Is demand for meetings expected to grow? Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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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. Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost. It’s considered the global “badge of excellence.”.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

The meeting industry will come together to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on March 30, but did you know that a day now recognized and celebrated by meeting professionals around the world began in Canada? The first official National Meetings Industry Day was held in Canada in 1999.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. ” Engage your DMC early—they might have existing relationships with hotels and venues in your desired destination and can help with negotiations.

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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. Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It was at a local college and was for event and meeting planning students. And I always enjoy participating and meeting some of our industry’s newbies. And top of the list; what event planning thingamajig could you never live without. If You Plan to Fail, You Fail to Plan! And the work can be tough.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore, stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10, about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning.

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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. Register for Webinar.

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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. Top Tips for Navigating the Healthcare Meeting Landscape. Plan (Much Farther!) Good news: corporate travel and events are back!

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MeetingPool

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

When planning a trade show or conference, most event professionals are focused on booking large spaces for a significant duration. You may need to meet with companies, vendors, or sponsors for quick presentations or to handle negotiations, […].

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As if the job of meeting professional weren’t difficult enough, many have had to take on the role of Chief Difficult Conversation Starter. In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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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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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. Let the sponsors choose the environments, provide you with the technical means and meeting environments, arrange zones for interacting with customers, or even offer something on their own. . Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Develop a list of prioritized concessions (value adds), just like you would for hotel negotiations. According to PCMA Convene’s 25 th annual Meeting Market Survey, organizers invest 7 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses into speakers and entertainment. Invest in Professional Speakers.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In the meetings and events industry, it’s all about what’s new.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

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. Introduction Planning a meeting or event of any size can be a daunting task for those who aren’t used to that level of orchestration.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

According to a survey conducted by Meetings Mean Business (MMB), 91 percent of small business owners plan to spend as much or more on travel for meetings in 2017 compared to 2016. “Meetings have helped Social Tables expand our customer base, enhance our software and ultimately grow our business,” Berger says.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. It is not for commercial purposes.

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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. Fellow meeting planners may have recommendations for speakers that they have used in the past. Negotiating 101. Homework Essential.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City. 1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2017

Whether it’s navigating cultural differences or reviewing shipping manifests, the event planner must manage unique policies, develop local partnerships and spend time understanding the local culture in order to produce a successful international meeting. Here are four tips for planning an event outside of the United States.

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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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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. Plus, bleisure travelers know that stays can always be extended, either before or after meetings and events. The post 7 Great Perks of Being an Eventprof appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Meeting Minds with Charles Eide. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. Meetings Podcast. Turn Of Events.

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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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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. Legal expert Lisa Sommer Devlin says meeting insurance can often help cover losses if a storm makes travel impossible. What can planners do? Move it inside. Make room for higher attrition.

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