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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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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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. The lack of everything from airline pilots to Uber and coach drivers are challenging last-mile logistics. .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Rising hotel and airline costs , along with increasing demand for more and longer meetings is pressuring planners to make critical choices to stay in strict budgets, according to a new study by American Express Meetings & Events. Negotiating Room. Only 38 percent said they’d be willing to negotiate that.

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Jujama

JULY 10, 2018

There are a few tricks to negotiating venue costs. If you do have a budget in place, let the venue know a number that is lower than what your actual budget is, allowing some room for negotiating. Similar to buying airline tickets, the dates and times you choose for your event can dramatically effect the price. Happy planning!

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

Almost every industry has a carbon footprint and the airline industry is one of the biggest and that’s why “flight shaming” (or rather reducing emissions from flying) is so important. . The Airline Industry was represented by Alexandre de Juniac, Director General & CEO, IATA. degree Celsius increase,” he said.

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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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Sheaks notes there’s been a lot of negotiation at the federal level about whether the stimulus bill with another round of Paycheck Protection Program funding will include similar liability protections. We’ll have to watch that closely,” he says. Who keeps that data? What if someone paid to attend but fails the test?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2024

ASH collaborated with government agencies, airlines, venues and partners to advance medical science based on robust data When the goal is to produce the 66 th anniversary of the premier event in classical and malignant hematology, then doing whatever it takes to get the best in the world to the general session is job one.

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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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Sheaks notes there’s been a lot of negotiation at the federal level about whether the stimulus bill with another round of Paycheck Protection Program funding will include similar liability protections. We’ll have to watch that closely,” he says. Who keeps that data? What if someone paid to attend but fails the test?

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Whilst this increase is partly attributed to rising airline and hotel costs within the sector, corporate travel managers also cite other considerations including business travel being recognised as an instrumental way to expand sales – therefore increased budget is required to help achieve targets. About the Study.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

You’re supposed to be negotiating one complete document rather than a contract and an addendum. How do you advocate for clients when hotels and airlines will not waive cancellation fees? More : Lisa Sommer Devlin on Advanced Hotel Contract Negotiations. Does it mean a strike by airline workers? More : J.D.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 29, 2023

As with recent hotel-labor agreements around the country plus a new contract for UPS workers, fresh contracts for more than 45,000 airline pilots may well affect costs around business events. The other major airline in the United States, Southwest, is in federal mediation with its pilots’ union over the terms of a new contract.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2017

The app offers already-negotiated prices and same-week bookings. As advertised on its website, the app is “so good” that United Airlines sued the company, although Skiplagged maintains that its practices are completely legal. Bizly provides instant booking for meetings in major cities.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

Weather advisories being issued from Florida to Maine have prompted airlines to offer re-accommodations, and planners to consider their options. She suggests negotiating for lower attrition thresholds —70 percent rather than 80 percent, for example. How cold will it get? Make room for higher attrition.

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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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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.

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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. The time to do this, of course, is when negotiating the contract, not when trying to exit it. If you have a group of 100 people, book a ballroom for 400.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

And, despite ongoing Brexit negotiations casting uncertainty over how the final deal will play out for airlines, visas and border control, the popularity of London as a destination has not abated. In Asia Pacific, the report points to China’s trade dispute with the U.S.

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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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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This provides the meeting planner an opportunity to negotiate with a four or five star hotel where otherwise, say July or August, he or she may have had to negotiate with a three-star property. are also quiet and, therefore, the meeting planner has the upper hand when negotiating rates. Off-Site venues (museums, galleries etc.)

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, if you are encouraging your attendees to use a certain airline or train service, you will need to be clear on what the carrier requires before your attendees board. You may wish to make some rules non-negotiable. These are components of the event ecosystem. All these service providers will have their own set of rules.

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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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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Their job requires them to be a seasoned negotiator, a time management expert, as well as being a fiscally responsible expert. Frequent flyers will understand this format as airlines will also reduce seat cost to fill planes. As we’ve talked about here many times, a meeting and convention planner wears many hats.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The Power of Knowledge and Negotiation . Everyone is looking for the best deal when it comes to airline tickets to hotel rates. Speak with your client to see if they have an executive points or rewards with specific hotel partners or airlines. Utilize your resources to help make your client’s dreams come true.

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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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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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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

When negotiating your venue contracts, try to get free WiFi or, if not free, negotiate a more manageable price. Valerie: Immediately contact the airline for them to try and track the luggage. Ensure an experienced AV team is on hand to address any issues that may come up. Is it better to host at a convention center or hotel?

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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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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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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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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 21, 2017

In 1844, he brought leaders from several tribes to the fine city to negotiate a peace treaty that would open up northeast Texas to the world. The airport is served by more than 25 domestic and international carriers including Southwest, Delta and United Airlines, to name a few. Ask General Sam Houston.

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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. They are in a desperate situation.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

There are some complicating factors to consider when negotiating the combination of unscheduled time and exacting agenda that characterizes air travel. Leaving your exercise clothes in your checked luggage won’t let you off the hook, either. A number of airport fitness facilities offer workout gear for rent.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

For planners, that means inquiring about group-rate extensions when negotiating with hotels. With the number of meetings that are booked near the beach in Southwest Florida, attendees will want to make extra time for sun and sand.

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