Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. With site tours and intentional evaluations as part of the supplier relationship management framework, you gain insights that extend beyond meeting logistics.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. With site tours and intentional evaluations as part of the supplier relationship management framework, you gain insights that extend beyond meeting logistics.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast survey found that North American planners anticipate per-attendee costs ranging between $1,200 and $1,700, depending on meeting type. Negotiating Room. Site selection often requires some give and take on both sides of the negotiating table.

Hotels 40

Hotels Negotiating Meetings Airlines 40

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. NOT Industry Surveys. Just pull up any industry survey in the months before a major recession; it’s all rainbows and unicorns. These are useless. Going Back to the Office.

2021 111

2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 111

ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. comment cards, surveys, etc.) tornado, hurricane, etc.),

Social Media 62

Social Media Transportation Speakers Negotiating 62

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

A 2010 survey of 1,500 global human resources professionals by the HR Certification Institute found that both professionals and employers saw value in third parties verifying individual skill sets—if it is the right third party. “It Some topics are evergreen—negotiation, experience design, trends. How has that changed over time?

Education 59

Education Meetings 2010 Financial 59

Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

If you need expert assistance negotiating contracts or finding sites, hiring a third-party planner might be necessary. But working with a CVB is the fastest way to save time and money during the research, site-selection and planning process because of the local knowledge, contacts and relationships they bring to the table.

Site Selections 28

Site Selections Negotiating Hotels Contracts 28