Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Sell refund protection.

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Conference Sponsorships Trade Shows Insurance 111

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

The best way to do this is to know your legal responsibilities and liabilities and make sure the contract is suited to the type of venue, location, and event. CMP, noted during her presentation at MeetingsNet’s Risk360 conference, “The legal aspects of crisis management tend to be the motivating part. Tyra Hilliard, Esq.,

Contracts 52

Contracts Insurance Risk Management 2019 52

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Elena joins the venue as Sales and Marketing Director from Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport, where she re-launched the hotel post-pandemic, built a brand-new corporate base, and secured several major airline contracts.

Financial 104

Financial Insurance Airlines 2024 104

Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . Indemnification is another name for insurance requirement. Public Fees.

Contracts 51

Contracts Insurance Government Travel 51

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2017

Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Thorough and appropriate contract coverage is a must. Hannah Kinnersley. read more.

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Contracts Insurance Conference Events 40

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Most events can be effectively executed by having one or a few primary event planners and then supporting staff that is either in-house or contracted out. Successful events hinge on many things , but having a responsive, dedicated team is right at the top.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. Augmented Income Streams. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

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2019 Meetings Insurance Negotiating 89

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.

Negotiating 82

Negotiating Hotels Contracts Food and Beverage 82

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After two years of not meeting, companies and audiences may have different goals and expectations so conferences that were previously produced as simple iterations on the previous years’ event must now be reinvented whole cloth. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Tell a Story.

Financial 98

Financial Insurance Medical Meetings Contracts 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings.

Insurance 97

Insurance 2024 Financial Negotiating 97

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In September 2018, the news that South Carolina was in the path of a potentially catastrophic hurricane came on a Friday, less than a week before the Water Quality Association’s (WQA) Mid-Year Leadership Conference (MYLC) was scheduled to begin on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They can be tested on one or two sessions to begin with.

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Meetings Insurance 2018 Speakers 110

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue.

Insurance 36

Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue.

Insurance 36

Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue.

Insurance 36

Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue.

Insurance 36

Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The most common mistake Howe sees planners make is that they don’t read their contracts. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” You can’t insure against everything. Do Your Homework. The best practice is to instead have a back-up plan.”

Contracts 83

Contracts Insurance Hotels Fashion 83

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We are usually grouped in the broad category of “hospitality,” which can include anything from small weddings to large-scale conferences. The disconnect extends to insurance companies as well, since trying to insure a business conference still often comes with a form asking if we are providing bouncy castles or other party accouterments.

Insurance 98

Insurance Trade Shows Negotiating Banking 98

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) has announced further details of the agenda for this year’s conference on 9, 10 and 11 November. The AFO Conference has always prided itself on being welcoming those new to the festival and events industry This year’s ‘Beginners Guide – an A-Z’ will offer top tips to those starting their journey.

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Conference Insurance Contracts Entertainment 67

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. How fun is that?

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2023 Negotiating Insurance Financial 105

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Thornsberry was producing a conference for Canadian Association of Tour Operators at historic Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta. The space had been contracted, but the venue had failed to inform the city and so, no parking. The property gave away the suites that were contracted. His theme: the region’s storied Olympic history.

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Meetings Contracts Speakers Venues 131

Event Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Event Guru is dedicated to aiding venues and conference professionals in this new age of safe, event planning with COVID-19 event compliance. – The attendee listing and registration application helps keep vital records of all individuals attending your conference or event. Contracts and Insurance . Note Keeping .

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Conference Contracts Insurance Venues 52

Bizzabo

APRIL 19, 2019

Discover blockchain events and conferences happening throughout the world in 2019 and beyond. Today there are a plethora of blockchain conferences, blockchain networking events and more happening around the world. 2019 Blockchain Conferences. February 2019 Conferences. Your go-to conference for all things blockchain.

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2019 Conference Financial 2020 81

EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost Capacity Location Transportation Wifi Amenities Ambiance Layout Insurance Timeframe. Finally, always make sure that you confirm all agreed times, dates, costs and any other details in a written contract. So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

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Venues Insurance Transportation Events 106

Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

You will need to determine the initial capital needed to cover startup costs, including office or event space, equipment, marketing, and insurance. When it comes to working with vendors, protecting your business and clients requires clear and comprehensive contracts. Budgeting is crucial for financial success in the event industry.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Insurance Financial Contracts 88

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

You are seeing the focus on virtual, and also seeing meeting planners having to create an “insurance policy” for their associations by potentially producing digital and live meetings simultaneously. Meeting planners are under a lot of stress because right now it’s not about getting one thing — the in-person conference — right.

Sponsorships 123

Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 Additionally, employee management contracts should be treated the same as direct payroll expenses under the program. Six months into the industry’s induced coma, it has lost an estimated 80 percent of projected revenue. Nearly half the 16.9

Meetings 143

Meetings Airlines Travel Hospitality 143

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

The office’s conference space was flooded and unusable. You’d leave voicemails and hope they’d call you back, then end up with 10 phone calls between the RFP and the contract. Cindy Heston, director of travel and events for Anthem, a health-insurance plan provider and Bizly subscriber, is a fan of the interface. Bizly in action.

Meetings 97

Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

QC Event School

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Mistake #6: Not having a contract. It’s always essential to have a well-written, legally binding contract when you’re working with vendors and clients. A comprehensive contract should contain: Information about the services being provided Compensation Payment schedules Cancellation policies, etc.

Contracts 105

Contracts Insurance Consulting Social Media 105

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) has announced the dates for its 2018 Conference. Now in its 32 nd year the Conference will take place on 9, 10 and 11 November at the prestigious Stratford Manor Conference Centre and Hotel near Stratford upon Avon. At Conference we try to help people avoid the pitfalls”.

Conference 49

Conference Insurance Contracts Transportation 49

Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 3, 2020

For the past 31 years, KPMG has hosted its Annual Insurance Industry Conference in New York. Attendees rely on the KPMG-sponsored event for insights into issues affecting the insurance industry, regulation updates, market trends, and growth strategies. Developing the Event Plan. “As Speaker Prep. Audience Engagement.

Insurance 81

Insurance Speakers Contracts Conference 81

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Conferences. Includes conferences, meetings, graduations. Register your event planning business in whatever state you reside in, obtain all necessary business licenses, cover workers compensation insurance for your staff, and general liability insurance is also a must. International Institute of Event Management (IIEM).

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Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

While the planning teams for those two events had a rather small window in which to enact contingency plans, the planners of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association’s annual meeting had less than three days to figure out what to do. At that point, IASA canceled the in-person conference. In the Eye of the Storm.

Meetings 84

Meetings Insurance Contracts Hotels 84

Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated. Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Anyone planning conferences, tradeshows, symposia, meetings or events can benefit from this series.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Sponsorships Meetings Insurance 100

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Is it a one-day conference, or a multi-day convention? Also, consider factors such as Wi-Fi, liability insurance, parking, transportation, security, and accessibility (all these details will affect your budget). ? Finalize vendor contracts. Logistics: Determine your event date, time, and duration. VIP tickets? Let’s dive in! ?

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Event Planning 2023 Sponsorships Insurance 96

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

The 2018 Incentive Travel Industry Index published by Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Incentive Research Foundation and Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals found that more than 80 percent of event planners are being asked to reduce costs.

Travel 119

Travel Contracts Hotels Transportation 119

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. We are going to challenge the conference servicing and catering teams a lot, and they’re going to have to be really creative. Here are highlights.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111