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Seeking Innovators, Experts, and Educators in Meeting Planning

MeetingsNet

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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3 Ways to Source Smarter in a Sellers’ Market

MeetingsNet

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . and San Antonio, Texas. Kissimmee, Fla.; San Jose, Calif.;

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Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders

SmartMeetings

To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. Company or organization: Rangers Enterprises, for MLB’s Texas Rangers in Arlington,Texas. Company or organization: NAMResorts in Katy, Texas. Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson.

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Canceling An Event: What You Legally Have To Do

Endless Events

. “Again, as I said before, it depends on the law that governs your contract, which is usually where your meeting is going to be held. Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure?

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for? Where to find him?

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. Areas of expertise include conference business models, strategy, attendance marketing, sponsorship programs, and meeting technology. What is he known for?