Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. There’s hotel jargon, legal terms, and the idea of facing off against someone over the negotiating table. We’re here to walk you through the basics of negotiating hotel blocks. Why Negotiate a Hotel Block?

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Obviously, you want the most impressive facility for your conference. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. You can market the conference as an opportunity for checking out the town and its attractions, restaurants, museums and entertainment and shopping district.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Negotiation coach Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions during Convening Leaders 2025, on Jan. Negotiation coach Alex Carter starts off her April 2024 TEDx talk, “How to Ask for More — and Get It,” by saying the most important things she knows about negotiation she learned in a kayak.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 9, 2019

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. More : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go. To prevent them from signing a bad contract, we’ve put together five tips to help them navigate the surprisingly complex world of hotel contracts.

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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.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Every conference starts with an idea. Whether it’s increasing awareness about a niche-related issue or building a platform for new ideas, your goal will define the vision of your conference. Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. When to start looking for a venue.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. year period of time have shifted into the future years causing a significant demand and compression issue when contracting with hotels,” Payne said. “All Hotels want to make up for lost time, lost money.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We fantasize about crowded exhibit halls, packed hotels, and chummy, in-person board meetings. Your value was never in the beauty of your exhibit hall layout or your ability to negotiate a good hotel rate. We association people are talking like “normal” is a perfect, balanced state to which we will inevitably return.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. We are speaking with Jasmine Eldeen, Director of Global Accounts with HelmsBriscoe, we chat about best practices for meeting planners in working with a hotel sourcing company.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their WIFI for your events. WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps you can take, to negotiation tips he lays it all out there! Watch below.

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

Even when everything is going smoothly, planning a conference or event can be stressful. Like it or not, booking quality entertainment can make a huge difference - it can turn a forgettable conference or event into a successful one; by the same token, not booking quality entertainment can also make a good event a little less memorable.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 31, 2017

Some of the best sources of revenues for hotels are events, meetings, and conventions. hotel marketing tactics you can start using today that will impress event planners and make your hotel an easy choice for future events. Skip negotiations over event perks. Instead of wasting time, just skip the negotiations.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

Whether it’s a traditional hotel ballroom or a modern art gallery, make sure it’s nicely located and in line with your guests’ needs. Conferences. The world’s largest FinTech conference hosts 25,000 industry experts annually. The world’s largest FinTech conference hosts 25,000 industry experts annually. Incentive trips.

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EventMB

JUNE 27, 2022

Because from the hotel’s perspective, we’re still in the middle of a pandemic right now, but we’re having meetings every day. Sommer Devlin suggests that planners talk to hoteliers about the issues they are worried about and negotiate a contingency plan for those situations.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

If you’ve ever been to conferences like CES, which hosts over 200,000 attendees annually, you must have asked yourself this one question: “How do they manage such a huge crowd?” The power of negotiation: Your budget may not always be super generous. Important details to communicate.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their Wi-Fi for your events. Wi-Fi fees are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! Will Curran is going to guide you through how to save on hotel Wi-Fi.

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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. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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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. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 15, 2022

A hot topic during last week’s Hotel Data Conference was booking the right balance between leisure business travelers. Hint: A new meeting pattern could help groups having a difficult time at the negotiating table.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

The center complex will feature office buildings, boutique retail outlets, and two 5-star international hotels with 953 rooms. A total of 10,000 hotel rooms will be available within a 3-mile radius. A total of 13 million visitors are predicted for its first year of operation and 130 events are currently being negotiated.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, without a proper budgeting plan and contractual agreement with vendors and hotels that play a part in making your event a reality, there’s no event to be had. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. In my experience, the cost to rent audiovisual equipment from a hotel or conference center is one of the more frustrating aspects of planning an event. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Coalition’s 41st convention emphasized strength and resilience National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) held its 41st annual convention in Birmingham, Alabama, at Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and Westin Birmingham Hotel Nov. You can negotiate it back in, but what’s the difference? Let’s look at Covid.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. He climbed the ladder from director of operations at the hotel.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

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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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What about the people who want to book a different hotel and just show up for the conference itself. Two Tips to Break Down Barriers to Booking Let’s focus first on the conference attendees. Or, offer a joint conference/hotel fee that provides an overall discount versus booking separately. Our quick save?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? “You You want to give as many details as possible about who, what, when, why, everything about your program to the hotel,” Poole said.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

That was a period when conferences were being cancelled, meetings dramatically cut back and weddings put on hold, and since then clients and promoters have generally taken a more judicious and measured approach to event budgeting and spending. Guests went to dinner on their own and were invited to return to the hotel for a dessert reception.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. This is why “Reimagining the Conference” was the perfect topic for Part 4 of our virtual workshop series on Crafting the Event Experience. Missed Part 4 of our Crafting the Event Experience Workshop series?

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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. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners. Recognizing Impact.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2020

and conference attendees are enjoying breakfast in airy prefunction space outside a ballroom. In the basement of that same hotel, a sales manager sips her coffee anxiously, waiting to begin the Daily Business Review. The specifics may vary across the country, but this a very real scenario for most hotel sales professionals.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The venue is just one component of a successful conference, but it may be the most important. Here are a few of the major considerations you should make when scouting out a locale for your next conference. Every venue has add-ons that might be necessary to create that perfect conference experience. Accessibility.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

So whether you’re planning corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, or beyond, you’ll find practical takeaways to level up your program. For scalable spaces, look for convention centers, hotels, and multi-room venues that can accommodate your event at different growth stages. Leverage solutions that maximize dollars.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 22, 2022

Want to find the perfect hotel for your next event or conference? That’s why we recommend letting experts, like the professional hotel sourcing team at Coterie Spark, manage your hotel sourcing. Once you finish searching for hotels, you also have to: Contact the venues. And the work doesn’t stop there.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

ESSA) has announced details of its much-anticipated annual conference. The day promises a stellar line-up of speakers including the chief economist of Lloyds Bank, a UK hostage negotiator and Virgin Atlantic’s head of customer service who will offer valuable insight about mindset change, culture change and leadership change.

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