SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

Though, as the premier, global sustainability event, in which environmental issues were discussed on the world stage, the carbon credentials of the event itself were somewhat questionable. Large-scale political events like COP, where sensitive negotiations must be concluded, will always need an in-person element. Environmental Impact.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract. That was followed by three perennial contract-negotiation issues: attrition (27 percent), concessions (15 percent), and payment terms (eight percent). Read the report here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Though, as the premier, global sustainability event, in which environmental issues were discussed on the world stage, the carbon credentials of the event itself were somewhat questionable. Large-scale political events like COP, where sensitive negotiations must be concluded, will always need an in-person element. Environmental Impact.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Instead of morphing your event goals around the venue’s rules, approach your venue with a list of non-negotiables. If you’re going all-in on sustainability as a brand strategy, you need a venue to help you go green.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Hint: A new meeting pattern could help groups having a difficult time at the negotiating table. And] if hotels are selling out rooms Thursday to Sunday at sustained higher rates, is it less important [to hotels] that those same rooms are more than half empty during the week?”.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As the world continues to deal with the ups and downs of the pandemic, it can feel like a rush to get back on track and ensure you have a sustainable wedding planning business for the future. 4 Key Strategies for a Sustainable Wedding Business: 1) Solid Contracts for Long Term Sustainability. Hygiene protocols for your team.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event. Create a Detailed Budget Breakdown Creating a detailed budget breakdown is non-negotiable. Negotiate terms, explore package deals, and seek out partnerships that can offer mutual benefits.

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EventMB

JULY 24, 2019

We are pleased to share the most comprehensive look at innovative venues to date, featuring a review of 400 venues and the 22 most impactful innovations in sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and experience design.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” Add-On Travel: Negotiate pre- and post-rates in the contracting stage. Related to climate, overall hotel sustainability practices are becoming more important to clients.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2022

One feature of myCWT is access to each client company’s corporate negotiated rates and preferred suppliers. CWT will also highlight electric and hybrid car options on its app and website to promote sustainable choices. The launch of this feature comes on the heels of Hertz making a $4.2

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

sustainable events: with increasing environmental consciousness, sustainability has become a hot topic in event planning. from reducing waste to using eco-friendly materials, event organisers are prioritising sustainability in many aspects of their operation. what are the trends in event management?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Implications for booking speakers: • Booking local speakers as a way to reduce travel costs will be more popular, freeing up budgets for non-negotiable expenses. • Overall, meeting professionals seem less confident about this year compared to their sentiment over the past couple of years. With the U.S.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming. To say that this increase in emissions was “disappointing” is putting it mildly.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This was a vital lesson for his association — understanding the fixed costs to deliver an outstanding experience and where there is room for negotiation. The suggestion to co-locate smaller and larger events in the same location and negotiate venue and hotel contracts together came from an audience member.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

Vendor Management: Simplified Vendor Relationships: Dealing with fewer software vendors simplifies the management of relationships, contracts, and negotiations. Cost Negotiations: Consolidation may provide the organization with more bargaining power when negotiating with software vendors.

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2021

The widespread nature of this goal should come as no surprise, though, as it merely reflects a global shift in perceptions about the non-negotiable importance of living and working sustainably. But…how can those of us working in and around this sector hope to achieve our targets? The answer is clear – modular exhibition equipment.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

She started in mobile tours with Chobani more than 12 years ago, driving an F-350 with a 26-foot trailer around the country, and learned from the ground up everything from negotiating contracts to developing event partnerships and executing programs. At Oatly, sustainability is a big part of our mission. We don’t want to produce waste.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. Sustainability – Hosting sustainable events is becoming increasingly important to the triple bottom line (people, planet, and prosperity). and transportation options.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. You have to wear multiple hats and juggle competing priorities: attendee preferences, corporate goals, vendors and suppliers, internal deadlines…the list goes on.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. This will be 30% less for sure.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 30, 2023

Simply defined, it’s getting back to someone—even if there is no tangible update on the RFP, contract, negotiation, etc.—to Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP It’s the Golden Rule. So I started imploring my audiences to use the “No Update-Update.” to at least acknowledge their attempts to reach you. It’s courteous and thoughtful.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If I talk less, I can be better at negotiating.’ It’s hard, listening, and that active listening is not the same as hearing — really closely paying attention and sustaining that,” he said, “it’s a lot of work.” Writing the book, he told Convene , “began for me as, ‘Oh, I’m going to stop wrecking my life by saying stupid things.’

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. EIC People & Planet Village will bring together sustainability, social and diversity efforts in one central place on the show floor. Get reservations if scheduling lunches or dinners.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. Among the 40 speakers are Glenn Schoen CEO, Boardroom@Crisis BV; Jonny Round, Managing Director, The Sound Agency; Horst Bayer, Sustainable Travel Consultant and freelancer creative consultant, Robert Dunsmore, plus a host of industry experts.

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Skiddle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

But it’s a crucial part of the promoter’s work, and managing finances can help build a long-standing, sustainable event. Start with the non-negotiables of your budget Every aspect of a festival is essential. So, when you’re putting together your budget, start with the non-negotiables.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

List your top three, non-negotiable activities you must complete before your head hits the pillow! Activate All the Senses for More Luxury Add luxurious touches to your event by knowing how to speak the luxury language of your guests with a sustainable gift marketplace so they choose what they want.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The silver lining is that the energy crisis can motivate our industry to start implementing sustainability in more significant, meaningful ways. This will ensure you have enough time for price negotiations. So, start planning now and get creative with your event budget in 2023 — and don’t forget about sustainability!

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Sustainability is part of the plan. You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Sustainability strategies replace one-off programmes. Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. .

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Eventscase Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In this Guide for Event Organisers, we will explore the concept of event legacy, why it is essential, and how event organisers can embrace this new mindset to create memorable, impactful, and sustainable events for all stakeholders involved. This can be a complex and delicate process, requiring careful negotiation and compromise.

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Floktu

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Sustainability Is Key. Sustainability will continue to be a major trend the coming years and the Events Industry will need to adapt accordingly.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Areas that have increased in importance include vendor flexibility, environmental sustainability, and traveller preferences, among others. These insights can help hoteliers better understand their buyers and prepare for more successful negotiations. About the Study.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 13, 2023

I hope you’re all caught up on Succession because it’s time to talk negotiations. It all starts with negotiations. Successful negotiations begin with research. Simplify your negotiations by establishing a single line of contact. You don’t need to be overly aggressive and impersonal in your negotiations.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals. Negotiate the best rates and reserve your date as far in advance as possible. Some venues may be willing to negotiate, especially for off-peak days. Things like reusable signage, less printed materials, and sustainable event products will be preferred.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Climate Action, organisers of the Sustainable Innovation Forum (SIF), the largest side event for business alongside the annual UN Climate Change negotiations, will be using Evolution Domes’ temporary structures for the first time this November in the city of Bonn, Germany.

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