Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

That just left the logistics of negotiating, planning and communicating a move from January to June for the 2022 Winter Show in Anaheim, combining with the planned Nashville Summer Show and moving the 2023 Winter Show from January to April to get closer to back on schedule. The team was committed to finding a way to make it happen.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

A meeting professional veteran share tricks for managing inflation, expectations and savings Money moves mountains. Up, Up and Away If you’ve been in the business the last three years you may have noticed prices have substantially risen since 2021. Building off existing relationships can be helpful in negotiating costs.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

Central Hall Westminster (CHW), the flagship London site of Central Hall Venues, has teamed up with AV production partner, White Light (WL) to launch new packages for hybrid meetings and events. The comprehensive packages are designed to help organisers negotiate the maze of post-pandemic events in 2021 and beyond.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

After the wild ride meeting professionals have been on for the last year, the last thing you probably want to think about is buckling up for another spin around the sun, but now is the time to set yourself up for success in 2022—a year many are predicting will be a banner 365 days for meetings and conventions. Mark Schulman , CSP.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

So don’t waste another minute and get a head start on your 2021 virtual event budget by downloading a free copy today! We dive deeper into the numbers in the checklist, but here are some things to consider when getting started on your 2021 virtual event budget: How far out from the event are you? Initial Considerations.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns.

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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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. See also : Meeting Profs Demonstrate Community and Resiliency on #MeetingsChat. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty. group business.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

With Labor Day symbolically closing out the summer season and ushering in fall – a prime meetings and convention time – organizations are trying to decide on the best approach to gathering given the ever-shifting COVID landscape. Just a few short weeks ago it seemed like “all systems go” again for the meetings and events industry.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 17, 2022

Case in point, Global Offshore Wind organised by RenewableUK, held at ExCeL London for its return to in-person in September 2021. For its 2021 conference, RenewableUK’s ambition was to strengthen its position as the UK’s leading renewable energy trade association by bringing its community back together.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

Global DMC Partners (GDP) , a global network of independently owned DMCs and creative event experts, held a virtual open forum , “The Meeting Planner’s New Reality in the ‘New Normal,’” on June 24. More than 700 meeting and event professionals from around the world registered. Contract negotiations/liability/waivers (43 percent).

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

As part of their partnership with ETL London, Hire Space have negotiated the opportunity for High-Tech venues to showcase their expertise as part of a dedicated hub in front of the varied and engaged ETL audience. Venues will also feature in one of two panel-sessions across the two dates, one aimed at corporates and the other at agencies.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. This will require more training to bring employees up to speed on servicing not just the business elements of meetings, but also the guest-experience side. “To

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Planners and hoteliers weigh in on how to protect meetings from the labor crisis. In the meeting industry, the phrase “It’s a relationship business” is often bandied about. Some planners say they find hotels taking a more proactive approach to partnering on this issue after their events encountered property-side missteps in 2021.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

How to creatively overcome post-pandemic staffing and supply shortages at medical meetings. Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Top Tips for Navigating the Healthcare Meeting Landscape. Good news: corporate travel and events are back! Plan (Much Farther!)

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

COP26, which took place from 31 st October to 12 th November 2021, was the largest international event of its kind ever hosted in the UK. [1] Large-scale political events like COP, where sensitive negotiations must be concluded, will always need an in-person element.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

COP26, which took place from 31 st October to 12 th November 2021, was the largest international event of its kind ever hosted in the UK. [1] Large-scale political events like COP, where sensitive negotiations must be concluded, will always need an in-person element.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 16, 2021

When it comes to negotiating, determine what’s most important before you have the conversation. She added, “It was especially lovely that Oana Cipca, the founder of the International WIEN joined us for the meeting. Ask Why not me? It’s worth it to work with an executive coach. You have options! Don’t be afraid to ask.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Editor’s Note : Welcome to the new Hybrid Meeting Genius, a regular feature that will help you navigate event tech like a pro. Send them to us editor@smartmeetings.com and look for more hybrid meeting resources at SmartMeetings.com. Once we get into 2021, that might not quite be the case. Fairmont Austin’s hybrid staff meeting.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. It also was the site for negotiations. It’s hard to think of a conference with higher stakes than COP26, which took place Oct.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Attendees can personalize their agenda, meet in the app with video meetings, and even save the video files for review. The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves. Albert’s Aha!

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

As a one man show at DPA, I am involved in all aspects of the planning process, including site selection, vendor acquisition and management, contract negotiation, budget development/reconciliation as well as social media outreach and management. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract. Last year, all meetings and events were on hold. The most important thing is to be a fully informed planner, Eisenstodt said.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.-based It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

From Cvent DoubleDutch to PREVENT event testing, these planning resources improve health and event safety and management—for every meeting format. Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. Check out our latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Backstage Pass: Producing Compelling Content That Drives Engagement,” for tips.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2021

Want to become a certified wedding planner in 2021? Offer vendor contract negotiation services? How many meetings does a client get with you? Here’s to booking incredible clients and producing stunning celebrations in 2021 and beyond! Mwai Yeboah reveals 3 key things you’ll NEED to know! Xoxo, -Mwai.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 3, 2020

A planner with a meeting in Milwaukee over the DNC’s rescheduled convention dates wonders what it means for her event. From that negotiation, Kernick was able to reduce the total room block to 600 from 650 for the four-day event. I heard the news today through the media,” Kernick told MeetingsNet on April 1.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2022

BMA House offers a glorious backdrop for sustainable events of all types including conferences, parties, weddings, awards ceremonies and meetings. JLLive: When running a sustainable event is non-negotiable. Case in point, Global Offshore Wind organised by RenewableUK, held at ExCeL London for its return to in-person in September 2021.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

To be transparent, we also realized that for smaller events there is frequently no budget allocated, so negotiating contracts was a waste of energy. These self-service subscription options will be available some time during Q1 2021, when it will be a simple process to upgrade Basic accounts. Please study what we have to offer.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 26, 2022

The RX France team behind MIP Cancun 2021, brought together over 500 busy VIPs for the event. They used Grip’s AI matchmaking technology to ensure the right meetings happened at the right time, leading to positive business outcomes for all attendees. Moreover, 10% of meetings lead to a ‘deal negotiation’ status.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for creating and executing events that meet the goals and vision of their clients. This involves working closely with the client to determine their needs, preferences, and budget, and then designing a plan to meet those requirements. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

On top of that, 63 percent of exhibitors said virtual events do not meet their goals,” she said. “We The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is a registered trademark of the Events Industry Council. We can and must do better for our exhibitor community.”. At a virtual CES, that’s a virtual impossibility.”.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 12, 2021

As we leave 2020 behind and turn our attention to 2021, many college and university conference and event teams remain uncertain as to what their summer meeting and event bookings will look like. Some businesses are willing to put together a housing package for their interns that you can negotiate directly. Where do you start?

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Coinciding with our anniversary, negotiations began to achieve this latest round of investment that we have made public this week. million round, which allowed the company to invest in product improvements and win the Eventex award for the best solution for virtual events in 2021. NEW ROUND OF FUNDING.

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

As we began talking to our client about negotiations on the finer details of the venue contract for their Annual Trainee Conference, we established there was no plan B should they decide not to go ahead with a live event. Meet exhibitors and sponsors individually and in small groups. Client : National Law firm.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Negotiating, preparing the proposal and closing the deal build adrenaline and propel the company forward. Stemming from the pandemic, there are now new ways to take SKOs to a whole new level, which were presented at the initial SUBMERGE event by Hubilo on 20 October 2021. These and other skills need regular training and reinforcement.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

Not only does that come as good news for concert and theater goers, but it’s also an exciting development for planners that rely on these types of non-traditional venues for galas, corporate meetings, training and development seminars and product launches. LIVE in Los Angeles and Bowery Presents Venues on the East Coast.

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