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What Is the Meetings Industry’s No. 1 Challenge?

PCMA Convene

Hotels were a recurring topic, as planners noted a decrease in the ability to negotiate contracts, along with pressures associated with lowered commissions and increased competition for space. When Marriott-owned organizations are the only game in town, your choices and the ability to negotiate goes down to zero. Hotel negotiations.

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

SmartMeetings

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5

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The New Age of Strategic Meetings Management: A Seat at the Omnichannel Table

SpotMe Blog

Gone are the days of simply executing logistical tasks and coordinating venues and catering. Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Mitigate Risks Identify and plan for potential risks to your event to avoid issues. Following risk management best practices will help ensure event success.