MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2016

So why does Wi-Fi continue to be so variable — and expensive — inside meeting spaces? Their multiple-device-wielding attendees expect free and fast Wi-Fi, but the service that meeting venues provide, and the prices they charge for that service, can vary wildly. “Essentially, the internet is free.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. Also, following the show in your post-event meeting document everything you can about what went well and what went wrong. Did attendees find dead zones in the venue? Venue Negotiations . We are also seeing venues bundle AV and WiFi.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Meeting professionals, on the other hand, may have groaned about yet another bandwidth-hungry device soon to be in the hands of attendees — making for even trickier wireless service at event venues, especially hotels, where pricing and service speeds can be all over the map.

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Meeting Tomorrow

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Remember: AV providers, including our team here at Meeting Tomorrow, have tons of experience understanding hotel contracts and navigating negotiations. Unless the hotel is a union venue, this generally shouldn’t be a requirement, and it’s important to get the details ironed out in your contract.

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Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For example, when requesting a quote from a hotel, ascertain those needs which are non negotiable and must be included, i.e. wireless internet in guest and meeting rooms, maid gratuities, parking, etc. Will you require the negotiated rates 3 days prior and post the event? Are the dates flexible or not?

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Meeting professionals, on the other hand, may have groaned about yet another bandwidth-hungry device soon to be in the hands of attendees — making for even trickier wireless service at event venues, especially hotels, where pricing and service speeds can be all over the map.

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