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. Prepare to Research : When looking for the “perfect” boutique property or unique venue, traditional search methods may not be enough.

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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

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. Force Majeure Clause. Master Account.

Food and Beverage 66

Food and Beverage Meetings Contracts Negotiating 66

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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Healthcare Hospitality Negotiating Medical Meetings 108

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.

Education 87

Education Negotiating 2016 2023 87

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. A tiny budget can force planners to get creative and think outside the box, but it can also mean being forced to choose between the perfect venue and a tolerable one. Is demand for meetings expected to grow?

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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.

Meetings 40

Meetings Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts 40

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. The top pharma event management companies offer: Strategic planning: They will work with you to determine the event’s objectives and the best ways to achieve them. It is not for commercial purposes.

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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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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.

2023 40

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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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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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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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Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 103

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. Venues in cold climes are anxious for your business. What can planners do?

Transportation 42

Transportation Negotiating Airlines Insurance 42

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. The true test starts before you arrive at the door of the venue. By this she doesn’t just mean asking the number of people the venue will hold. Negotiate Terms.

Site Selections 61

Site Selections Negotiating Conference Venues 61

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Tracy Blair. Heather Reid.

2017 84

2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 84

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Cities that devote funds and square footage to building, maintaining and expanding state-of-the-art meeting facilities reap rewards in the form of increased meetings and conventions bookings, room night sales and visitor spending. But the behemoth venue no longer feels so spacious. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Site Selections 2014 Hotels 40

Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here’s the basic job description: A professional event planner is someone who organizes all aspects of meetings, conventions, and other types of special events. Planning event logistics including cost, time, location, and format. Inspecting venues to ensure they align with expectations. What is an event planner?

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2023 Trade Shows Event Planning B2C 52

Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? What was great, what was challenging?

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Entertainment Negotiating Retail Social Media 100

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Tracy Blair. Heather Reid.

2017 74

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 74

Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

So there’s a strict force majeure principle out there” “Now, what we’ve done in the meetings industry is broaden that. There shouldn’t just be a cancellation if it’s impossible or illegal to have a meeting. But we’ve talked about, is it impractical to have a meeting?

Contracts 91

Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

On our company website, I indicate that, if prospective clients require venue searches, detailed budgets or detailed event plans before making a decision, there is a deductible charge. In early February, a top luxury brand contacted me to submit a proposal to facilitate and plan their executive retreat. Here’s why.

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Contracts Hotels Negotiating Event Planning 37

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Among the initiatives that IMEX America has introduced to meet this need is the EventTechTours.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Thus, you both get to discuss and agree on what your audience will see before the meeting. Most meeting professionals agree that ‘no surprises’ is the best way to go. Is your speaker willing to meet with audience members prior to his or her actual presentation? Will arrive well in advance.

Speakers 45

Speakers Negotiating Meetings Management 45

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Still others said they were focused on devising new ways to delight attendees with creative venues, technology and agendas. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings.

2018 27

2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 27

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Where to find him? Brian Tracy Who is he? What is she known for?

Speakers 101

Speakers Consulting Healthcare Financial 101

Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

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. For example, you can check how people walked around the venue. It may contain the event logo, date and website, but also the actual venue, which makes reaching the destination less frustrating.

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Conference Hotels Corporate Events Negotiating 152

Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

While some event planners and event professionals view this as an opportunity, others view it as a planning risk and a rushed task. . Every topic in the meetings industry have opinions, one contradicting the viewpoint of the other. Short lead times for event planners, is an opinionated topic. It’s a game changer.?

Negotiating 80

Negotiating Tech Venues Events 80

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.-based It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers.

Education 105

Education Hospitality Telecommunications Negotiating 105

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Bo Krüger is a speaker, facilitator and meeting designer.

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Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Much of the meeting and event planning industry only recently began evaluating its impact on the LGBT community. Even though you might assume that your meetings and events are free of LGBT influence, there’s always an effect. Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation.

Meetings 77

Meetings Site Selections Negotiating Speakers 77

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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