SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Challenging Extra Charges Resort Fees In 2013, Marriott International decided to disclose all hidden consumer fees, including resort, destination and other fees. Be Aggressive Grimes says he believes the typical planner doesnt feel comfortable negotiating or feels they run the risk of losing the space is they negotiate too hard.
Eventinterface
MAY 4, 2017
I have never read a book about event planning specifically, but I found "Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In" by Fisher, Roger, Ury, William L., Patton, Bruce, to be very helpful when it came to negotiating contracts. What is the best industry book that has helped you as a planner? CONNECT WITH MAXINE.
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Connect Your Meetings
APRIL 29, 2019
In 2013, we started our business. Impressive stats: I successfully negotiated terms to include association concessions, rebates and commissions totaling more than $700,000. As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Young discusses her passion for the events industry. Connect with Young on Twitter. I left my job in May 2014 and became a consultant.
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 11, 2017
If a hotel accepts Bitcoin in payment, planners could potentially negotiate better prices by reducing the cost of fees third parties typically charge for processing transactions. After a rapid rise in value in 2013, the cryptocurrency’s value more than halved by mid-2015. Bitcoin’s risk is its price volatility.
Guidebook
JULY 17, 2016
Highly organized, with outstanding negotiation skills and a great customer service focus, Romy also trains and guides the Project Coordinators, and oversees all elements of the registration and housing databases. Tracy has a PhD in Renaissance Italian History and worked for seven years as a university teacher before joining RSA in 2013.
Hubilo Blog
MARCH 7, 2020
She has been named 2014, 2015 and 2016 “Event Planner of the Year” by Event Solutions, 2016 Best Private Event by The Special Event, 2016 Best Wedding and Best Decor Finalist by The Special Event and a 2013 and 2015 National BizBash Event Style Awards Finalist.
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 18, 2019
She began her career at 1st Global in 2013 and previously held the position of event coordinator prior to her recent promotion. She plays an integral role for the company through event design and plan formulation, event oversight, vendor and venue contract negotiations and management, and site selection for meetings and event.
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