Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Read More : How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation.

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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 the Eurozone, inflation hit 2.1% in 2018, up from 2% in 2017, and hold firm through 2019 and 2020.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Keep in mind that negotiation doesn’t have to be about lowering the price if you can get additional services thrown into a deal. hours,” says Huggins.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

One of these calming voices has 30 years of experience planning incentive trips all over the world for the likes of Barclays Bank. Regional travel that supports local venues could be more popular than ever. How can we turn worries about the venue into a positive message? Damion Breust. Spread room bookings throughout the hotel.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure. It’s also imperative that planners ask the right questions of venues. you need to know whether it is at the venue or a 10 minute walk away. This is crucial.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. That evening, they gathered for an extraordinary farewell event at Ocean’s Edge, an outdoor event venue right on the coast. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need?

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Clearwater Events

JANUARY 18, 2018

Venue and hotel commission is a frustrating topic and one that many agencies struggle with. Commission often forms an important revenue stream for an agency especially with venue find only projects. A hotel or venue will quite rightly chase for payment of their invoices in a timely manner.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure. It’s also imperative that planners ask the right questions of venues. you need to know whether it is at the venue or a 10 minute walk away. This is crucial.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success. An efficient system that doesn’t break the bank yet meets all your needs is the ideal. Negotiate pricing, review legal stipulations, and assess technical requirements.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. The decisions were to begin negotiating and find the ability to get paid the maximum, negotiate well with all the suppliers and try to find a win-win situation with everyone. This was a big decision that I needed to make in one hour.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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ePly

JUNE 21, 2023

Negotiate with Vendors While some venues require in-house catering services, let’s dive a bit deeper into the crucial role of negotiating with vendors regarding managing food and beverage expenses. Negotiating is recommended and should be seen as a crucial aspect of your event planning strategy.

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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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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Venue Selection. These loans don’t have to come from bank lenders either. Just like you would do if pitching your business to a bank, have your business plan ready and make sure you are brushed up on the important details. How to Start Your Own Event Planning Service. Is Event Planning Right for You? Price: $345 – $875.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

It’s made it possible for modern meeting planners to go beyond just making phones calls to venues and A/V companies. That moment when you’re banking on a certain dollar amount to come through after a previously successful sponsorship engagement, and it doesn’t. Be prepared for some negotiation. Less Money from Sponsors.

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Purple

JULY 23, 2023

This relates to anything from knowing what different types of event venues, catering and entertainment should cost, to different price ranges of team building activities, keynote speakers and special equipment. And that translates into shorter negotiations, better proposals and not over-paying for unnecessary services.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 14, 2022

Signatories include managers, agents and promoters for Ed Sheeran, Rammstein, Christine and the Queens, Robbie Williams, Jean-Michel Jarre, Alejandro Sanz, Hélène Grimaud, Parov Stelar, Måneskin, Die Ärzte, Yann Tiersen and Sigur Rós; plus many festivals, venues, industry groups and performers.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In this case, you might want to focus your business on providing services such as event planning consultation, venue scouting, or contract negotiation. It’s also important to note that banks and other financial institutions often require a business plan from anyone looking to take out a loan for their business.

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Milestone Events Group

JULY 22, 2022

Professional event planners are also well-versed in event budgeting and can work with you to select a venue and vendors that will make your event a success without breaking the bank. Event planners are well-connected. The event planning process is full of moving parts and small details.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Another option is to do it in the office or dedicated venue, stationary. This is an example of the activities of one of the conscious banks, which in this way, collected the necessary logistical information in sufficient time and their interpretation was much more effective. #3 3 Use the help of technology.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The first course covers topics like negotiations, logistics, contracts, and hospitality. This course teaches you everything from selecting a venue to developing the budget for a wedding. California, Los Angeles, US Bank Tower. The topics include audiovisuals, finding a venue, equipment rental, and event budget.

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

These services typically include event concept development, budgeting, logistic management, venue selection, vendor coordination, onsite event management, and post-event evaluations. This may involve selecting suitable venues, coordinating catering, managing budgets, and ensuring that all necessary resources are available.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Agency, independent planner, venue sourcing company, or other supplier; take your pick.) This has been especially hard on companies with challenging payment models, like venue sourcing firms who often don’t get paid for their work until months after the event, even though that work was performed months if not years prior.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Reach out to Mr. His decades-long experience in the financial services industry, mainly in the areas of risk & regulation, wealth management, investment banking and banking technology business. Where to find him? Where to find him?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Reach out to Mr. His decades-long experience in the financial services industry, mainly in the areas of risk & regulation, wealth management, investment banking and banking technology business. Actually with the main topics Open Banking/PSD2, Instant Payments, and SWIFT GPI. Where to find him? Where to find him?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

They have the tools to enable teams of planners to negotiate rates on event costs, they can speed up venue sourcing processes and they provide visibility and analysis into event spend. They scheduled quarterly business reviews with their top 100 accounts to review the impact they have had on negotiated cost savings.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

July IAVM VenueConnect July 31 - August 3, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show provides targeted education and networking opportunities for venue management professionals, including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, stadiums, universities, and more.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Even when the current lockdowns start to lift, organizations will be far more gun-shy in committing to venue contracts for future events, out of fear of a second wave of the virus causing another cancellation. It will not help venues, transportation, catering, lighting and other vendors. Timing will also prove a key factor.

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EventSource

JANUARY 10, 2025

Your wedding should be a day filled with love, joy, and laughternot stress about your bank account. Here are some sweet, savvy tips for finding affordable wedding venues that will keep both your heart and wallet smiling. Choose a non-traditional venue (restaurant, loft space, gallery, etc.) We think not.

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