Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The pair started with 25 brands and negotiated offerings to build a marketplace of “collections” at levels ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 for two guests, including taxes, fees and gratuities. Even airline certificates good for up to three years in any dollar amount are available.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Underwood shared that, overall, hotel rates are up 38% since before the pandemic and properties are less likely to negotiate day rates or minimums than pre-Covid as they are under pressure from increased labor and operating costs. Thank you @LEOEvents for putting some context behind the increased prices and fees we are seeing in contracts.

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Hospitality Management Negotiating Transportation 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

Read More: Power Of Purpose 2023 Highlights In the process of evolving the offerings, what was Destination Showcase became Showcase, a place modeled after the energy of South by Southwest for technology companies, agencies, hotels, airlines, any supplier that works to make events successful can get connected to meeting producers who need their help.

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Healthcare Airlines Fashion Negotiating 95

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Delta Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they will continue to furlough employees due to the ongoing slowdown in business; Marriott International anticipates further staff reductions. The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. You always need a backup.

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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

“I would start with the major milestones and then fill in other detailed tasks.” — Heather Pilcher Assuming you have a year in advance to plan (which you won’t always), our guests recommend you start with big-ticket items like hotel contracts, catering, event registration due dates, etc. Is it better to host at a convention center or hotel?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Previously, he worked for American Airlines Arena and Heat Group as senior event manager and event staffing manager. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

For flights, choose business class if possible, or book airlines which are leaving middle seats empty in economy class. Wherever you stay, Breust suggests taking a long, hard look at the contract before signing. “We We can expect major revisions to all travel contracts after COVID-19,” he says.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

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zkipster

MAY 5, 2022

Our meetings with luxury brands, agencies, airlines, arts organizations and event producers provided fascinating insights into the ways events, hospitality and doing business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are similar to the rest of the world, and what makes them unique. DANIEL DESSAUGES | CEO | ZKIPSTER.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

I know where my negotiation points are, and where I can bring expenses down to create more value for the company.’”. Every few years the question comes up as to whether or not [procurement] should be handling our contracts,” she said. “We Tate, CMM, senior manager of finance and events for Petco Animal Supply Services. “‘I

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Have you heard the saying “no two people pay the same price for an airline ticket”? Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage. The most important thing to remember is that even though your salary will fluctuate, never be afraid to negotiate. ANNUAL MEAN WAGE.

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EveryEventGuide

MARCH 1, 2018

They are familiar with their own companies needs and employees and likely have preferred vendors to assist them with Audio Visual, Hotels, Transportation, Airline tickets etc. Corporate Event Planners understand how to Negotiate: Consider all the vendors you may need to hire and negotiating all the contracts or agreements.

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Corporate Events Negotiating Transportation Airlines 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Tenholder equated Marriott’s decision to a price increase, similar to when airlines cut commissions to travel agents, but didn’t lower ticket prices. “The scuttlebutt has been going around for a year. I just didn’t know what form it would take.”. He predicted other hotel brands will do the same eventually.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 9, 2018

Many travel agencies that were dependent on commissions eventually went out of business when airlines eliminated or significantly reduced commissions. The writing is on the wall. At this juncture, it would be wise to learn from the travel industry.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

Contract negotiations/liability/waivers (43 percent). based planner concerns for moving forward with events were (highest to lowest): fear in general, lower attendance, travel restrictions, and negotiating contract terms. A live audience poll sought to identify planners’ top concerns moving forward.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2020

Other results from the virtual event’s live polling: 43 percent said that contract negotiations, liability issues, and hold-harmless waivers are of top concern to them as they start planning in-person meetings again. 25 percent said lack of airlift will be a major concern once in-person meetings return.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 22, 2017

PhD, CMP, was asked a lot of questions on everything from “bathroom bills” to travel bans as potential force majeure situations during her session on what she calls The Big Three contract clauses (the other two being attrition and cancellation). This covers travel policies and also airline computer crashes, bad weather in a hub city, etc. .

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Contracts Negotiating Food and Beverage Hotels 45