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How to Master the Art of Negotiating

SmartMeetings

Webster’s Dictionary defines negotiation as “the act or process of having a discussion in order to reach an agreement.” According to veteran hospitality attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin, “Negotiating is about bargaining power. More : Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts. Makes sense, but what does it really mean?

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Best of 2023: Event Contracts and Budgeting

Smart Meetings

Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. Payne, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , gives her take on the current marketplace of contract agreements and stipulations and its impact on meeting planners and how to negotiate that next big event contract. In short, think big.

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Conference Planning Seattle – Here We Come…

Master the Event

Conference Planning Seattle – So Much to See and Do…. When planning a conference in Seattle there really is so much to choose from. A conference planners dream. The best bet when conference planning in Seattle is to work with an event and convention planning company that will work with you and get you on the right path.

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How to save 60 hours planning your conference

Eventinterface

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. What are the benefits for a meeting or conference planner to be working with a hotel sourcing company? On this episode of Event TALK we share how you can get that time back.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Negotiation.

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Canada Unveils Financial Incentives to Draw Conventions, Exhibitions

MeetingsNet

Here's how the program works: Before a Canadian city bids on hosting a large conference, convention, or exhibition, it can apply to the federal government for financial support that can be included in the bid. If an organizer accepts the bid, the host city and Destination Canada will negotiate a partnership agreement.

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Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner

Smart Meetings

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? The hotel’s role is hospitality and so they want to take care of you, said Shaffer, but you don’t want to be surprised later with how much they added to the bill for three photocopies. What should you include in the RFP?