MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2024

percent) in 2024, compared to a strong 2023 that saw pent-up demand unleashed after the Covid pandemic. CoStar also expects acceleration of the group market in spring 2024 as well as in September through early November 2024. The result: Less negotiability for meetings. percent) and guest-room rate (3.0

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no secret that costs for just about every element of meetings and events shot up in 2023—and even the slowing inflation rate probably won’t be enough to head off further event-cost hikes in 2024. McKinnon also implored planners to “get the term ‘prevailing rates’ out of your contracts.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

percent between 2024 and 2030, according to Grand View Research, and the European market is on a similar track. If you can contract far enough in advance, you can secure better rates before supply is squeezed. Challenging event inflationary times call for fresh ideas. Like most things in life, timing makes a difference.

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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

That was the sentiment at the Beyond the Bar discussion that took place at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club during IMEX America 2024, hosted by Caesars Entertainment and OTHR Agency in partnership with CEMA (the Corporate Event Marketing Association). A sober-inclusive happy hour is an absolute must for inclusive events.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Specifically, housekeeping and food & beverage are the areas where shortfalls are presently the greatest. To ensure the level of service they expect, planners should include in meeting contracts minimum personnel numbers for the hotel’s event-services team as well as for meals and receptions.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

SR Essentially, it’s like, you know, at these events, there are a lot of options to have alcoholic beverages, and there are also, I think people are calling, especially now, more for options to not and not feel uncomfortable saying that they don’t want to. There’s no social contract. You can do your own flow.

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