SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

event contract. Foster, CHME, an attorney with Foster, Jensen & Gulley , for an exclusive Q&A on event contract essentials in the Covid era. Listen to “Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era” on demand. This section of the contract will also determine damages the hotel would pay if they cancel the group.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

. “If we’re really lucky , we’ll have a safe, inexpensive, effective vaccine sometime before the end of 2021.” The hard work of a large number of scientists, years of research on related coronaviruses, plus a paradigm shift in vaccine development led to the rollout of effective vaccines at the start of 2021.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But how will it affect 2021 budgets? The extra space now necessary to accommodate social distancing in both meeting and dining venues will require renting more space for the same number of attendees and could result in price increases from hotels looking to recover lost revenues. The post How Will Hybrid Meetings Hit 2021 Budgets?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association has updated its contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected. To download the latest contract guideline visit [link].

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discuss when they might be able to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts for 2021 meetings. We have a 2021 contract in late April in Chicago for which we updated the force majeure clause to include COVID-19 as a specific situation that would allow us to cancel.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

61% of respondents indicated they are hosting an in-person event in 2021 and 27% said they are trying a hybrid approach first. You have ensured your venue is “safe” with appropriate ventilation and distancing built-in to your site plan. You have carefully reviewed your vendors’ contracts and understand your liability.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

Convey a message of responsibility: we’re all in this together—attendees as well as staff on the organizer, client, venue, and contractor teams. Your venue and vendor contracts should include an indemnification clause that requires them to abide by the code of conduct and any local or state rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to COVID.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

Evaluating Events: Square Footage – Number of guests on the dance floor, number of guests at each table, matching up new events: guest count with venue square footage What we need from our vendors – what precautions are they taking? What we need from our venues – what precautions are they taking? we are all planning without parameters.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 21, 2022

Following recent contract wins at three of the UK’s leading event venues, audio-visual and entertainment technology company Anna Valley has promoted Dan Orchard to the role of venue director. Over the last eighteen months, Anna Valley has established itself as a significant service provider to the UK’s venue sector.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. To forecast the landscape for in-person events in 2021 is to indulge in paradox, perfectly encapsulated in the events of the last several days. All of this will make managing venue guarantees more challenging.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

After a year of adapting to virtual-only formats, many within the events industry are eagerly predicting that 2021 will be the year of hybrid events. Planning Hybrid Events in 2021. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

HBAA board and senior management share their predictions for 2021. Collaboration and consolidation will be key trends for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry in 2021, according to the HBAA. Smaller meetings and smaller/hybrid events will replace the large-scale offerings for 2021.”.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

It was deemed “better than nothing,” but if used, it was suggested that this option should accompany a clause in the contract that allows an in-person site inspection at a future date. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

The following insights were derived from the Event Marketer x Mosaic EventTrack 2021 industry forecast, AnyRoad’s Experiential Trends 2021 report, Northstar Meetings Group’s May 2021 Pulse Survey and Bizzabo’s Q2 2021 Virtual Events Benchmark Report. So what can event marketers expect as the second half of 2021 unfolds?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

On the upside, most thought 2021 would be a better year. Faced with a haze of uncertainty, the meeting planner has to make the “go” and “how to go” decisions, but the responsibility to do the right thing is shared by venue, community and guest alike. Acing the Post-COVID Contract. Experts have suggestions.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

All too many are stuck staring at a specific software or tool they’ve been forced to contract for a period of time and in the end you get a series of copy paste events. I love combining event tech with a live setting; live venues and real locations rather than studios. Also in a virtual setting, imagination should be limitless!

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

American Express’s 10th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast offers insights into what the industry can expect in 2021. Probably in late 2021. Most respondents reported that they expect to hold their next in-person event in the second half of 2021. percent of their 2021 events will include a virtual component.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2021

etc.venues has worked with NHS England to transform its venue at Garfield House, Marble Arch, London into a Covid Vaccination Centre, opening on 8 March. As a result, the company now has more than 70,000 square feet of venue space occupied as Nightingale Courts and a Vaccination Centre.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

Here's how event professionals are approaching hybrid event budgeting in 2021. Because 66% of event organizers anticipate budget cuts for their Hybrid and virtual events in 2021, it’s all the more important you know how to work with what you’ve got. On-Site Contracts. Health and Safety.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. It’s at times like these that advanced search criteria can be crucial for finding the right venue.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

During this webinar, Ludwig shows the many advancements meeting professionals may come into contact with in the near and distant future, such as second-floor public transport, futuristic venues and self-driving luggage. Summary: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know ).

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Step 3) Secure a festival venue. Here is a list of common budgetary line items that you should consider as you plan out your budget : The venue or location rental cost. Step 3) Secure a festival venue. Now that you have determined your budget, it is time to get out there and secure your festival location or venue.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

According to expert predictions on hybrid , hybrid events truly are the future and a critical strategy for organizers to adopt in 2021. In a live setting, networking and engagement come very naturally, and there are many ways to drive engagement even more through intentionally designed room sets to branding throughout the venue.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The South African turnkey hospitality operator, Barmotion, completed its first UK contract at Cleves School, Weybridge on Saturday 4th September for the ACTS Leadership Conference, organised by the Equippers Church UK, delivering to a tight and demanding brief. Thanks so much and hope to work with you again soon!”

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 2, 2022

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity which represents hundreds of grassroots music venues, has moved to create a more resilient and sustainable service to support the expanding membership of the Music Venues Alliance with the announcement of a number of key staff appointments.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We’re bringing you highlights from day two of IMEX America 2021 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in beautiful Las Vegas! As of Friday, there are 109 signatories across venues, destinations, suppliers and hotels. Posted by Smart Meetings on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. ” Plus, more updates from Smart Meetings TV!

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. The talent buyers, general managers and sales team all work together to make mutually beneficial decisions for the venues and the clients.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In a session space set at one end of the IMEX America exhibit hall ( photo above ), Gerardo Tejado, general manager, meetings & events at American Express Global Business Travel, highlighted these findings plus others coming from the responses his firm got from 500 meeting professionals in June and July of 2021.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Steering the UK exhibition industry in a progressive direction in 2021. The new appointments and investments that Full Circle are making underscore its bullish instinct for 2021, when its knowledge and experience will be vital in rescuing aspects of the industry that are today under threat. Steve Comar, Group Managing Director.

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Glow Global Events

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Like the year prior, many of us will view 2021 through the lens of the pandemic. AMAC is the only national, nonprofit trade association focused on advancing aviation and aerospace contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses. Anne Klein – We produced the renowned luxury fashion brand’s 2021 company summit.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

It will take a combined effort in order to restart the event industry, both from the planners and venues, in order to begin hosting in-person events again. Venues will have to mainly focus on key areas to provide a safe environment for event attendees by leveraging contactless solutions. . And will virtual events be the new normal?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2022

Total Testing Solutions provides testing services at venues as well as pop-up testing sites for events. In late 2021 and early 2022, as case numbers due to the Omicron variant broke new COVID records, many public health experts like Quilty have become more vocal about the need to switch the focus to rapid antigen testing.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. Hybrid seems to be the newest buzzword of 2021. Venue Contracts. One of the best ways to protect your event and your budget is to pay close attention to your venue contracts.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

This mandate goes into effect on September 20, 2021, and other states may follow suit. Along with the mask mandate, California will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of an indoor event with 1,000 attendees or more. Background Image Source.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Planners should tell venues what they know about their attendance numbers and tentative plans as much as they are able. One participant successfully hosted an in-person meeting in Q4 2021. Another participant just contracted for their group from 2026 – 2034.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The organisers, which bought the festival back into local hands recently, say the money will help them offer tickets for a 2021 festival which would be completely transferable to the following year or refundable if there were to be another cancellation.

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