MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For planners, the return of in-person events brings back the task of selecting and negotiating for captivating keynote and other featured speakers—and coordinating all the logistical details around getting those speakers to and from the meeting site on time, well rested, and at the top of their game.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Compiled and written by Dr Rob Davidson, Managing Director of MICE Knowledge and Alistair Turner, Managing Director of EIGHT PR & Marketing, it is designed to provide a snapshot of the current state of the industry, as well as a forecast for the year ahead. In Asia Pacific, the report points to China’s trade dispute with the U.S.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Despite ongoing Brexit negotiations for the UK to leave the European Union casting uncertainty over how the deal will play out for airlines, visas and border control, the popularity of London as a destination is undiminished for now. in 2018, up from 2% in 2017, and hold firm through 2019 and 2020.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

There are many ways to send that message, but it will need to be tailored to post-COVID-19 budgets, markets and sensitivities,” he says. For flights, choose business class if possible, or book airlines which are leaving middle seats empty in economy class. If you have a group of 100 people, book a ballroom for 400.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Airlines, hotels, and car rental agencies often ask the same question during the check-in process, “Are you travelling for business or leisure?” Negotiate extended conference hotel rates When booking your event, try to negotiate the extension of your conference rates for the weekends that bookend the conference.

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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. This will be 30% less for sure.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

Why You Should Attend: This popular event, sponsored by industry heavyweights like Target, Dell, and Alaskan Airlines is chock-full of powerful content. Description: "Empowering Women Through Negotiation Skill Building". Most Powerful Women in Network Marketing. Marketing Events. Source: Pinterest. Technology Events.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Your LinkedIn profile proudly shares your experience as a marketing genius, administrative coordinator or employee engagement specialist. Consider what airline you suggest; do they have a young fleet with fuel-efficient engines? What should new event planners consider from the hotels/venues side of the contract and negotiation process?

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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.’”. For meeting professionals who work hard at building relationships and excel at negotiation, requiring sign-off from a procurement team — or even having procurement run the RFP process — can be a hard pill to swallow.

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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Once you have these set, backfill the rest of your calendar with other important tasks like event marketing milestones, team check-in meetings, etc. When negotiating your venue contracts, try to get free WiFi or, if not free, negotiate a more manageable price. If you have the budget, this approach creates instant memorability.

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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. And while some brands tried to gain market share by actually raising commissions in the wake of the announcement, he doesn’t see that as sustainable.

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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. Your event is a function of the company and as such should be handled in the same manner as any other function such as; payroll or marketing.

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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”? The most important thing to remember is that even though your salary will fluctuate, never be afraid to negotiate. Yet salary is not a topic people talk about freely–even though they probably should.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 31, 2018

Far from frenzied, PSP offers nonstop service from 11 airlines connecting to more than 550 global destinations. Beyond hot deals and negotiation flexibility, summer bonuses mean fewer crowds while basking in the glow of success. Looking for alternative airlines? Summer Bargains: Feeling the heat to meet in the summer?

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

The airlines, frankly, are doing the same thing they’re canceling, but they’re trying to get you to take credit rather than give you a refund, even though they’ve canceled your flight” “What you need to insist on if you’re a planner, insist on it. What if we’re heading to a buyers market?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Department of Justice took noteand has levied a hefty fine on the airline. JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronically Delayed Flights The Department of Transportation (DOT) is demanding a hefty fine from JetBlue after the airline operated chronically delayed flights in 2022 and 2023.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 6, 2025

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover B.S. As we head into contract negotiations, we want to show Air Canada they need to give their workers the respect and the proper pay they deserve. Blockers and Unfair Canada Pop-ups appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

billion Canada market as headlines announced that Canadians are cancelling trips to the United States, selling their snowbird investments in Florida and Palm Springs and actively rejecting American-made products. Now that the luxury market is booming, experiential travel is doing particularly well.

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