Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Several years ago, the Freeman leadership team established a vision for where we wanted to be in 2025, a strategic road map with very specific imperatives attached to each objective. People are rejecting the old social contract, reevaluating their personal hierarchy of needs, and exploring a new path to happiness.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Contract Like a Pro Clear and comprehensive contracts help everyone involved. But legal language can be confusing, and its especially important to pay attention and make sure you fully understand every aspect of your contracts. This article appears in the March 2025 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Christian Savelli Hospitality industry watcher Chris Meyer, who recently returned from SISO CEO Summit Conference in Las Vegas, agreed that conference organizer executives who attended were largely upbeat even though they are looking at the same recession indicators—an inverted Treasury yield curve, shrinking manufacturing and buying power.

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In early 2025, Guidebook will be ready to support your events from start to finish. An event technology ecosystem: Introducing 3 new event management features for 2025 Guidebook will be extending our offering with three new capabilities, the first of which is already live. Keep an eye on this space as we head into 2025!

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Negotiation coach Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions during Convening Leaders 2025, on Jan. At the last event I did, somebody came up to me on the final day of the conference and said, “I want you to know I negotiated something today that more than paid for my attendance at this event. Thank you so much.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said. Bauer is looking forward to a long future at Mandalay Bay, which is planning a renovation of the meeting space that will be complete by the 2023 IMEX America show.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Her attorneys did not see a hand of God in the decision, so the agency was responsible for the terms of all signed contracts. We asked experienced contract negotiators how they are negotiating today and what clauses they are asking for to protect their clients. Lets be honest, initial hotel contracts rarely favor the client, she said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. The project is scheduled to open in 2025 and will complement the existing 200,000 sq. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Whether its a conference, a seminar, or a workshop, the goal is the same: create a memorable moment that builds trust and excitement around what you do. Conferences and Workshops Conferences and workshops are educational events where speakers share knowledge and best practices with attendees.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

are one of the global leaders in hospitality services in the events, sports and leisure industry and the five-year contract will see the company deliver an enhanced premium hospitality and event experience at Destination Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, across both match day and non-match day events. Sodexo Live!

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

Events range from 50 – 1,500 guests and include – but are not limited to – conferences, meetings, receptions, product launches, fashion shows, brand activations, dinners, press events and exhibitions. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025. www.somersethouse.org.uk.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Resort already has contracted bookings for more than 50 per cent of its 2023 budget, and that is greater than it achieved in the whole of 2018. Bookings and prospects for 2024 and 2025 are also very strong. Wyboston Lakes Resort has made an outstanding start to 2023 following a year of record results in 2022.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan. Much of that is coordinated through the conference services manager (CSM). These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Contract Like a Pro Clear and comprehensive contracts help everyone involved. But legal language can be confusing, and its especially important to pay attention and make sure you fully understand every aspect of your contracts. This article appears in the March 2025 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Events range from 50 – 1,500 guests and include – but are not limited to – conferences, meetings, receptions, product launches, fashion shows, brand activations, dinners, press events and exhibitions. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Her attorneys did not see a hand of God in the decision, so the agency was responsible for the terms of all signed contracts. We asked experienced contract negotiators how they are negotiating today and what clauses they are asking for to protect their clients. Lets be honest, initial hotel contracts rarely favor the client, she said.

Management 52

Management Negotiating Contracts Site Selections 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. The project is scheduled to open in 2025 and will complement the existing 200,000 sq. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

By implementing distancing regulations, and no-touch tools such as QR Codes, NFC tags, Big Data, and more, it lowers the risk of contracting the virus and adds a layer of security. . E3 adopted AR and VR in their conference held in Los Angeles, California that focused on all things video games, console, and handheld using the Oculus Rift. .

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

And their searches are taking them to many digital destinations outside the “Hotel & Travel” section of the typical conference website. A 2015 Tourism Economics study of 170-plus events revealed that more than 34 percent of rooms are being booked outside the contracted room block. EMBRACING ALTERNATIVES.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre a junior event planner or a seasoned pro at organizing corporate conferences, community events, or B2B networking sessions, its possible to have an event without losing your mind. If its a corporate crowd a sleek conference center might be better. Thats why having an event planning checklist and a clear plan is key.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2025

The Current State: March 2025 The political climate of early 2025 has created a challenging environment for international participation in U.S.-based At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Chinese exhibitors were denied U.S. borders. . based events. billion in lost spending, and 14,000 U.S. visas despite invitations.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2025

The Current State: March 2025 The political climate of early 2025 has created a challenging environment for international participation in U.S.-based At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Chinese exhibitors were denied U.S. borders. . based events. billion in lost spending, and 14,000 U.S. visas despite invitations.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2025

Heres the key clause: The Agency Head shall prohibit agency employees from engaging in federally funded travel for conferences or other non-essential purposes unless the travel-approving official has submitted a brief, written justification for the federally funded travel within such system. In 2025, there are 187 R1 universities.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2024

The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, launched in late 2021 during the UN Climate Change Conference, signaled a commitment by tourism industry organizations to slash carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero before 2050. That’s when the site selection contracts end — that’s now 2025,” Hansen said.

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EventMB

JUNE 27, 2022

LavaCon , a conference for content strategists, is one example. Jack Molisani, executive director and owner of the conference, has pulled its 2023 gathering from Austin as Texas has a trigger law in place that banned abortions once the Roe v. He had a clause added to his contract protecting LavaCon if it had to relocate.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

The majority of respondents to a new pulse survey conducted by the American Society for Association Excellence (ASAE) reported negative impacts like reduced funding, decreased conference attendance, and complications surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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