SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. So rather than concentrating on the hurdles involved in event planning , let’s focus on the wonderful perks of this unique profession. Embarking on travel adventures. Maintaining a sharp mind.

Risk Management 81

Risk Management Negotiating Travel Contracts 81

SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost.

Food and Beverage 66

Food and Beverage Meetings Contracts Negotiating 66

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. Is it possible to turn a layoff into an opportunity? Thinking about dipping your toes in another industry?

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Meetings Airlines Education Hospitality 126

Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

2023 97

2023 Meetings Contracts Government 97

Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. Lots of people can’t commit to a full day-long event and we are adapting our meetings to take this into account. Negotiate with the best venue at the best price or COMPROMISE with what’s available and settle for it eventually.

Negotiating 80

Negotiating Tech Venues Events 80

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. Legal expert Lisa Sommer Devlin says meeting insurance can often help cover losses if a storm makes travel impossible. What can planners do? Move it inside. Make room for higher attrition.

Transportation 42

Transportation Negotiating Airlines Insurance 42

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning?

2023 40

2023 Negotiating Food and Beverage Financial 40

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

But the combined answers to the question give a clear sense that many meeting professionals are feeling crunched by a lack of resources — of money, staff, time, or all three — in the face of their jobs’ demands. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Travel budget has been significantly cut off. Too much travel.

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

Event Tech 103

Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 103

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. If you must make cuts, skimp on things that don’t affect the meeting mission or goals. Use technology to keep everyone informed.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Many mentioned the same things: autonomy, creativity, challenge, the opportunity to travel, and to see a project through from beginning to end. I get to travel internationally and be paid for it! No meeting, destination, or even project is ever the same. Like the travel — love my team. Negotiating contracts.

Contracts 58

Contracts Travel Medical Meetings Education 58

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers. In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative. It meant a lot to me, and I think throughout my career it has made a big difference.

Education 105

Education Hospitality Telecommunications Negotiating 105

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Strive for work-life balance.

Meetings 54

Meetings Food and Beverage 2017 Trade Shows 54

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

Try to make your site visit at the same time of day that a delegate would be travelling to the site. Negotiate Terms. The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. Evaluate Access. Consider True Capacity. “A

Site Selections 61

Site Selections Negotiating Conference Venues 61

Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2019

4 Ways For Women to Love Traveling Alone. As a woman, are you afraid of traveling alone? Wherever you may fall on the fear-of-traveling-alone spectrum, here are four ways to make the experience more fulfilling and less daunting. Many American families struggle with balancing work and family. These four simple steps can help.

Travel 61

Travel Conference Meetings Negotiating 61

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Cheryl Gentry.

2017 84

2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 84

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation. He describes LGBTMPA as an organization serving the meeting professional community to provide the ideal network for the advancement and growth of its members in the industry. “I Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

Meetings 77

Meetings Site Selections Negotiating Speakers 77

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

According to a survey conducted by Meetings Mean Business (MMB), 91 percent of small business owners plan to spend as much or more on travel for meetings in 2017 compared to 2016. “Meetings have helped Social Tables expand our customer base, enhance our software and ultimately grow our business,” Berger says.

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Meetings Trade Shows Negotiating 2016 40

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Smart Meetings earned the top spot in the following categories: Best B-to-B tool for Smart Meetings 360, Inc. The comprehensive 360 team performs property research, contract negotiations, side-by-side proposal comparisons, site inspection preparations and more at no cost to planners and in a fraction of the time.

Meetings 40

Meetings Site Selections 2016 2015 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Cities that devote funds and square footage to building, maintaining and expanding state-of-the-art meeting facilities reap rewards in the form of increased meetings and conventions bookings, room night sales and visitor spending. In addition to meeting space, accessible hotel room rates figure to play a significant role in the talks.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Site Selections 2014 Hotels 40

Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Is it terrorism just in the city where your meeting is going to be? If there’s terrorism in Europe, people might not want to get on an airplane and travel. But is really bad heat going to be a force majeure if your meetings in Scottsdale in July or August? What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure?

Contracts 91

Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Cheryl Gentry.

2017 74

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 74

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. I feel blessed that what I experienced through travel is so beyond the imagination of 90 percent of the population. Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson. I’m my biggest competitor.

2017 75

2017 Hospitality Hotels Meetings 75

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Rather than leaving their children with Grandma or a sitter, more physicians were traveling to the annual meeting with them. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?”

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. LVCVA developed the trade show booth over the past year in partnership with Inhance Digital.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Such agreements clearly spell out such information as the speaker’s fee, expectations, audio-visual needs, how educational materials will be handled, and how travel arrangements will be completed. Ask about this consideration when you’re in the negotiation stage. Instills you with confidence.

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Speakers Negotiating Meetings Management 45

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for? Where to find him?

Speakers 101

Speakers Consulting Healthcare Financial 101