Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates. Learning Objectives. Website: contactplan.com.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

It can also get frustrating quickly though when, during the training and onboarding process, it feels like you need to start all over again, restating the same information that was previously given. This checklist should outline the steps and rough timing to get you from the first onboarding/training session to fully onboarded.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 3, 2023

Issues such as difficult negotiations, training novices, cost-saving measures, and pre-meeting attendee communications came to the fore in planners’ roundtable discussions at Pharma Forum 2023. We need better training for things like using basic software such as Excel and PowerPoint, and even for writing effective e-mails.”

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your negotiations. It is important to know exactly what you will want and need from a hotel before entering negotiations. Hotel sales managers are trained to use your budget number as their initial starting point in negotiations, which puts you at a severe disadvantage.

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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).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Negotiate a clause about what will make an event financially important to go forward and negotiate based on that.”. Instead, talk about concerns of people canceling and negotiate at what point it doesn’t work. Fee Negotiation. Same with stipulating that staff must be “fully trained.”. That doesn’t help you.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Following a 95% vote in favor of strike authorization, the two-unions negotiating committee is now authorized to call a strike at 22 casino resorts along The Strip, divided between its largest employers: MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn/Encore Resorts. We’re continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as appropriate.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot in the events world, but when there are too few ballrooms for too many functions being planned, meeting planners and hotel and destination counterparts often find themselves on the losing end of negotiations that could be win-wins. Another counter-intuitive hack is being open about priorities.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. Explain that email marketing boosts registration rates, so your team needs additional training to make the most of this technology. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings. Don’t forget the data.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

Improved Productivity: User Training: Fewer software applications mean less time and resources spent on training users, leading to quicker adoption and improved productivity. Vendor Management: Simplified Vendor Relationships: Dealing with fewer software vendors simplifies the management of relationships, contracts, and negotiations.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Cross-training staff allows you to delegate tasks to team members so that multiple people can support when needed. Create an implementation strategy to address training and onboarding and starting the initial build. “Is this software going to make your planning experience more efficient? Implementation You got your tech ready?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Now Global Head of Events, Training and Certification at Amazon Web Services, she has realized that the challenges meeting professionals are facing and the way they are learning has changed since she published her book pre-Covid. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Paje are specialists in the meetings, events, and conference market, who offer bespoke training for venues, hotels, and agencies. Mandy has been a keen beam supporter and was on the events and training committees for over 12 years, involved in the first Code of Conduct and was herself the HBAA Venue Chair in 2007.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

Five-Step Process to Become an Event Planner Education and Training A solid educational foundation is paramount for aspiring event planners. Essential Skills to Become and Event Planner Key skills for success in event planning include creativity, problem-solving, negotiation, flexibility, attention to detail, and networking.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Adjusting Training Tactics Attention spans, in general, may have become the length of a TikTok video, but this also means associations are moving to meet the challenge. The topic that we are really trying to wrap our arms around here at ASAE, because we’re on this journey like every association, is accessibility and neurodiversity.”

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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 Gary Hernbroth is chief motivating officer with Training for Winners. So I started imploring my audiences to use the “No Update-Update.” to at least acknowledge their attempts to reach you.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Practical training. Practical training. Negotiating with Vendors. contract negotiations, and. 5 – LinkedIn Training. It covers topics like: understanding your client’s objectives, selecting a venue, getting the right technology in place, negotiating a budget, and. Both courses come with.

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Negotiation Skills. 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. The fact is, a decent portion of your job will involve negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and venues! Communication Skills.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effective event marketing & management means creating compelling content that highlights the tangible value of attending, like thought leadership keynotes, can’t-miss training sessions, pitch competitions, and top-notch networking opportunities. LEARN MORE: Need fresh content ideas?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success. These costs might include charges for payment processing if you’re hosting paid events, fees for integrations with other tools you use, or even training costs to get your team up to speed with the new system.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2023

to illustrate the imbalance some are observing in hotel negotiations: “In lieu of a two-way street, I have seen hotels specify a flat amount [in damages payable] if you’re kicked to the curb. Almost two out of three respondents (64 percent) say they’re experiencing a seller’s market.

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StraussCA

MARCH 7, 2024

For instance, associations can negotiate favorable deals with event venues or suppliers to reduce costs without compromising on quality. Associations can host pre-event workshops or training sessions that provide valuable industry insights and expertise.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Now Global Head of Events, Training and Certification at Amazon Web Services, she has realized that the challenges meeting professionals are facing and the way they are learning has changed since she published her book pre-Covid. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2023

Read More : Negotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings Another new resource, micro-credentials in DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility) and Conscious Inclusion will arm meeting professionals with the tools they need to be more effective.

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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. You might be working with a range of different vendors - from caterers to training associations - when you're managing multiple events. Poor budget accountability. Too many decision-making layers.

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

The modern event industry offers a variety of different certifications and training event planner programs that you may want to check out. We’ve picked the best event management education programs, courses, certification programs, and trainings that will help advance your career growth in 2019. CMP: Certified Meetings Professional.

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Boomset

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

One of the essential aspects of an event manager is negotiation advancements. Such training helps you to manage your event successfully, especially regarding your interaction with sponsors, suppliers, and partners. Many successful event managers have undergone negotiation skills training and count what was learned as invaluable.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

A union spokesperson cited lack of year-round health benefits for full-time workers as a major sticking points in contract negotiations. Each hotel company negotiates separately with the union. You can read more about trends playing a role in contract negotiations here. Our strike captains are trained and ready!

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. Waiving Responsibility. We’ll have to watch that closely,” he says.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Add to that staffing shortages, leading to fewer employees wearing multiple hats, taking on tasks they normally wouldn’t, or weren’t trained for. Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. With inflation also at play, room rates and F&B pricing are higher.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. Unless you have well-trained robots meeting guests and checking them in for an event, you need manpower. Identify two budget sections: one for expected costs and the second one for actual costs.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

2–1 months: Clarify the key questions with your team, and organise pre-event training with onsite staff to instruct them on how and when to use communication devices during an event. The power of negotiation: Your budget may not always be super generous. Build a comprehensive event website and communicate the key agenda.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

Hotels are in the middle of trying to align their service levels correctly, and planners have every right to dive deeply into that during contract negotiations,” said Red Lion’s Hamilton. Another area requiring flexibility and constant communication: service levels.

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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. People Skills: Events are for people, about people, and made by people.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

These insights can help hoteliers better understand their buyers and prepare for more successful negotiations. Three quarters (75%) of respondents expect their organisation’s 2022 travel volume to eclipse 2019 levels, with more than a third (32%) citing they expect volumes to “increase significantly”. About the Study.

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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. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Lisa Gates, cofounder of She Negotiates, presents at a session. A package expands the negotiating territory.” If there’s no room in the budget for a raise, look for other areas to tap, suggested Lisa Gates, cofounder of the negotiation, coaching, and leadership firm She Negotiates. Neale said. Sorry, no money’.

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