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. Leverage technology.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. In today’s super-heated seller’s market, it pays to book venues as far out as possible. Here are a handful of ideas to help you find a venue that will fit your budget. Creative Venue Cost Cuts. • Tried-and-True Venue Cost Cuts. •

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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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EventSource

MAY 24, 2021

As you negotiate vendor contracts, be sure to keep COVID in mind and ask these important questions: . General: What is the venue’s policy on the postponement, and what are the associated fees? Food and Beverage: How will the food be served and/or presented? Can we live stream our ceremony? Photo Credit: Olive Photography.

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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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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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MeetingsNet

APRIL 10, 2023

How robust does your event network need to be, and what’s negotiable? Negotiating for this must-have service is a regular part of the job for Klein, ( below ) CEO of M-Plus Global Events, and he shared his advice on the topic during a session at Catersource + The Special Event in late March. How does the venue price its internet?

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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? Look for Synergies When Booking Venues For corporate planners aiming to efficiently source for their next event, Shaffer offered up some initial tips. What should you include in the RFP?

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. Larger meetings of more than 100 are conventional meetings in execution, but with Covid safety protocols being followed (spacing, sanitation, food presentations).

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

There are many in-house audio-visual organizations throughout the country that have a very good reputation for being fair in contract negotiations with their clients. The reality is that YOU as the CUSTOMER have rights during contract negotiations that allow you to CHOOSE your event partners and avoid excessive charges.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

3, however, many canceled their plans and venues were moved after a July 19 letter from Unite Here Local 11 to APSA Executive Director Steven Rathgeb Smith called for the group to cancel or relocate their event. These negotiations are a fluid situation that changes daily. A new mechanism will allow panels to move online.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

As you proceed through your event planning checklist, you will… Set a Budget It may be difficult or even impossible to finalize a firm budget before undertaking key event planning considerations such as venue selection and program creation. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

Central Hall Westminster (CHW), the flagship London site of Central Hall Venues, has teamed up with AV production partner, White Light (WL) to launch new packages for hybrid meetings and events. The comprehensive packages are designed to help organisers negotiate the maze of post-pandemic events in 2021 and beyond.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That’s what we are going to give you here, along with some effective presentation techniques and other hot tips and tricks that will save you loads of time and money. It should include outlining everything from your objectives to your venue to your budget and everything in between. What Is an Event Proposal?

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The webinar specifically addresses choosing your audiovisual provider and reinforces that having maximum flexibility in choosing an AV supplier begins before the venue contract is signed! Being able to work with your own preferred AV supplier begins with negotiating solid and comprehensive language into the venue contract.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check venue availability and pricing. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 13, 2022

Girton was most recently SVP of Special Events at AEG Presents, the live event company which owns Goldenvoice. As Girton steps into his new role, Stacy Benaderet will assume his prior duties at AEG Presents, and will be responsible for all special events across the United States. She joined the department in 2015.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 24, 2023

At present, more than 60 hotels in Southern California are contending with an on-and-off strike by employees represented by Unite Here Local 11, which seeks a new contract to replace the one that expired on June 30. And now, it's not just meeting venues with labor issues that could throw a wrench into business events.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Such miscalculations can lead to budget shortfalls or surpluses, which present challenges.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Negotiate You may think ‘negotiate’ and expect this to be right at the beginning of the event planning process, and you’d be entirely right. Just remember that when working on budgets, a bit of extra negotiation at contract stage could be the saviour in your event management skills later down the line.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Multiple venues with strong internet connection.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. They also address practical needs, like letting attendees know all the essential details (like venue and time) before the event. Poor budget accountability. Too many decision-making layers. Underwhelming event agenda.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process. Signage Display sponsor logos on banners, posters, and directional signage throughout the event venue.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

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. this includes everything from venue selection to catering choices. static content delivery: passive lectures and tedious presentations are losing their appeal.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The venue is just one component of a successful conference, but it may be the most important. Perfect pricing is usually the first thing people think of when making the list of venue “must-have’s.” ” Unfortunately, there’s a lot that goes into setting the price for a venue. Accessibility.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. Politicians and policymakers are keen to discuss their visions for attracting delegates to their destinations, while planners seek out the latest and most impressive new venues.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Those are the meetings where there are only chairs (like a theater) that faced the stage where the presenter is. This set up is perfectly fine for a keynote or presentation style of conference meeting. This is an ideal set up for a keynote speaker or for conference meeting were the format is more presentation style.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Venues are booking up quickly and the preferred options are likely not going to be available—or what’s left will cost a premium. Post pandemic, meeting planners have to give venues more flexibility for deliverables.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Negotiating with Vendors. If you want to attend in-person classes and earn your diploma in Event and Venue Management, Trebas is for you. contract negotiations, and. advertising and venue operations management. Corporate Presentations . Corporate Presentation Portfolio . Event Revenue and Sponsorship ROI.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. This involves negotiating with vendors, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and monitoring expenses to avoid overspending. Venue Selection and Management The choice of venue can make or break an event.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re looking to make economies in an effort to stretch your allocated budget further, here’s an idea that may not have crossed your mind: could you get the venue for free? Believe it or not, there are many imaginative solutions to finding the perfect venue – you just need to be open minded and persistent enough to find them.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Shortlist potential venue selections. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

With a wide range of easily accessible transport links, and a large choice of potential venues, it could easily be the perfect place for your next meeting. We’ve put together the key commonly asked questions below, and followed this up with a bit more information on some great Liverpool venues. How many delegates will be attending?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need?

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