Conference Planning Hotels Negotiating 
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 13, 2020
Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success.
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Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 21, 2018
Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. Most hotels would gladly pay a 10-percent commission to a third party that truly delivers incremental business. Let’s take a look at both.
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success.
Eventory
AUGUST 7, 2018
Imagine how would it be if you came to the conference and were left completely alone. You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. It would be the bee’s knees if someone lend you a hand or gave a pamphlet or brochure with conference basics.
Endless Events
MAY 10, 2018
If your guests have traveled far and wide for your event, it’s likely they will want to explore the new city in the evening before returning to the hotel. Negotiating with the venue and understanding exactly what you are going to get for your money is vital. Not having enough food or drink will make your guests agitated and unhappy.
PCMA Convene
JULY 3, 2017
Meanwhile, before the Governing Council made a final decision, Robin Hayes, CMP, ACA’s senior director of conference planning and professional education, prepared a blind RFP and sent it to cities that had recently bid on the conference. “I They were very much a minority, but we heard all sides.”.
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