MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

We will be contracting with smaller venues and committing to fewer sleeping rooms and F&B until attendance stabilizes. And when asked whether they have limited the potential destinations for upcoming events because of uncertainty around flight schedules and on-time arrivals, 57.7 percent said they are doing so.

Site Selections 111

Site Selections Trade Shows Travel Contracts 111

Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

Contracts 91

Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

My event management company was hit hard, and I was hindered after having contracted COVID-19 myself (it’s no joke—take it from a long-hauler still feeling the effects a year later). While the program is new, it feels familiar, thanks to the experienced instructors and relevant content. That challenge, of course, became painfully obvious.

Event Management 111

Event Management Management Meetings Tourism 111

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Event professionals within these establishments utilize Tripleseat to manage various types of events such as corporate meetings, weddings, private parties, conferences, and social gatherings. Contract Management: Streamlines the creation, tracking, and storage of event contracts, ensuring all agreements are efficiently managed.

2024 62

2024 Healthcare B2B Event Management 62

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Even if you haven’t decided if you’re gonna use us, as a company, if you haven’t decided that you wanna do that, bring us in earlier because almost every AV person that I know will be happy to look over a bid for you, would be happy to look over a venue contract for you. But let us take a look at it.

Contracts 105

Contracts Corporate Meetings Negotiating Venues 105

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Understanding cross-cultural norms and behaviors improves communication at the contracting table. Global experts share advice for effective communications. What's your negotiating style—truth before diplomacy or diplomacy before truth? read more.

Negotiating 64

Negotiating Contracts Corporate Meetings Meetings 64

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Staff member places temporary “hold” on event date, awaiting prospect’s signature on proposal/contract. Prospect signs proposal/contract and provides deposit/down-payment to hold the event booking date. Note that this is not a booking but simply a hold that designates that a prospect is seriously considering the date.)

Management 78

Management Contracts Food and Beverage Venues 78

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Antaya Calder, corporate meeting planner at Restive Events & Development, for example, typically offers three tickets for wine or beer and two for hard liquor. The contract should also specify that the hotel or venue will not serve a drink to anyone noticeably intoxicated or underage.

Insurance 130

Insurance Hotels Hospitality Trade Shows 130

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Your LinkedIn photo should be clear and recent.

Meetings 74

Meetings Food and Beverage 2017 Trade Shows 74

ePly

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Access online contracts. GTR, as part of the Personify family, is proud to offer a complete event management platform for organizers of trade shows, conferences, corporate meetings, and other events of all variations and sizes. Create event floorplans for booths and exhibitors. Integrate badge scanning and lead retrieval.

Trade Shows 62

Trade Shows Contracts Corporate Meetings Sustainability 62

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. If you’re planning something relatively smaller, like a corporate meeting, you might not need six months. Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Speakers 138

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Many corporate meetings programmes will be re-tendered early next year to include virtual as a key component, says Taylor. She explains: “Automation will continue to influence the industry, whether that be as simple as an electronic contract or as advanced as a robot butler – this trend is here to stay.”.

2021 84

2021 2020 Travel Sustainability 84

Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

You should actually hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. What I mean by similar is if you are planning a small corporate meeting don’t get a case study for a mega convention with 81 breakout rooms. Before signing any contracts make sure your quote is final. Know When to Hire Your AV Company.

Negotiating 107

Negotiating Venues Contracts Events 107

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The evolution of the meetings landscape continued today with the announcement that Convene, which targets the small-meetings market by offering full-service facilities in five major American cities, has made a strategic investment in Bizly, an end-to-end software solution for meetings management.

Meetings 40

Meetings 2009 Contracts Corporate Meetings 40

SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

This storm will disrupt millions of lives, including meeting planners’. Corporate meeting planners generally choose their destination and book the venue a year or more in advance, making it hard to plan around monumental weather events, natural disasters or other citywide emergencies. Actually, have multiple plans.

Negotiating 63

Negotiating Transportation Travel Speakers 63

Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

Not only does that come as good news for concert and theater goers, but it’s also an exciting development for planners that rely on these types of non-traditional venues for galas, corporate meetings, training and development seminars and product launches. The great news, Benaderet says, is that the interest is there.

Venues 69

Venues 2015 Contracts Corporate Meetings 69

Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 7, 2019

Meanwhile, an AV contract that includes only the bare-bones minimum means you’re spending time troubleshooting and managing miscellaneous details. Josh Linker, a professional speaker and author on innovation, has presented at hundreds of corporate meetings and events. Is the theme on-point?

Speakers 60

Speakers Contracts Corporate Meetings Meetings 60

Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 17, 2019

Meanwhile, an AV contract that includes only the bare-bones minimum means you’re spending time troubleshooting and managing miscellaneous details. Josh Linker, a professional speaker and author on innovation, has presented at hundreds of corporate meetings and events. Is the theme on-point? Are enough people going to show up?

Contracts 60

Contracts Corporate Meetings Speakers Meetings 60

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. Create clear guidelines for staff serving alcoholic drinks, and detail the restaurant’s cut-off policy in event contracts. What makes restaurants great event venues?

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Social Media Venues Contracts 88

PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Every few years the question comes up as to whether or not [procurement] should be handling our contracts,” she said. “We On the meetings side, how do you make sure that you’re not spending all your time educating your procurement partners on our industry instead of getting work done?” We had that dialogue, and it happened that night.

Negotiating 66

Negotiating Contracts Fashion Food and Beverage 66

Coterie Spark

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

What if bringing the next big thing in conference and corporate meeting technology to your event wouldn’t add to your budget? No need to find a vendor or even sign a contract. The next change on the horizon for conference and meeting technology, isn’t actually technological at all.

Corporate Events 45

Corporate Events Event Technology Technology Conference 45

Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Also, especially for large corporate meetings, consider the type of attendees. For example, know what departments are involved, how attendees want to work or meet, and the relationship dynamics of the attendees. Understand these details before signing a contract. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common.

Venues 52

Venues Negotiating Contracts Travel 52

Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Conference Planning Guide Keeps the Planner Focused If you’re a planner with the task with putting together a large corporate meeting, chances are there will be many elements to the conference. Well the simple answer depends on what your needs are. Look for Substance in a Conference Planning Guide.

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Food and Beverage Contracts 40

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 13, 2020

While the surge in virtual has provided a path for events and meetings to continue, it isn’t quite the same as connecting in person. Even though the pandemic is far from done, the industry is starting to shift the conversation from pivoting to virtual to preparing for the return of modified in-person events and meetings. “But

2020 52

2020 Trade Shows Event Design Contracts 52

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Spending less — Despite the continued improved economy, most meeting organizers are still being asked to cut back on meeting expenses, and the majority (63 percent) have been asked to focus on reducing F&B expenses, followed by AV costs (54 percent). ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONALS.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Corporate Event Planning. Vendor/Contract Management. Corporate Events Specialty Course. Intro to Corporate Meetings, Events, and Conferences. Corporate Event Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy. Venue Selection. Wedding Amenities. Wedding Logistics. Wedding Aesthetics. Price: $345. Social Event Planning.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Contracts Social Media Event Management 40

Unique Venues

AUGUST 5, 2024

For larger events, consider outdoor locations like the Bladen Wing Courtyard, or the Meeting Place–suitable for events with up to 500 guests. For a corporate meeting or lecture, utilize the Lecture Theatre, The Science Research Building, or the Humanities or Bladen Wing’s meeting rooms and classrooms.

Food and Beverage 36

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Corporate Meetings 36

Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 7, 2019

Meanwhile, an AV contract that includes only the bare-bones minimum means you’re spending time troubleshooting and managing miscellaneous details. Josh Linker, a professional speaker and author on innovation, has presented at hundreds of corporate meetings and events. Is the theme on-point? Are enough people going to show up?

Contracts 40

Contracts Corporate Meetings Speakers Meetings 40

Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Many public golf courses and private golf clubs offer special event party packages for intimate gatherings, like anniversaries, corporate meetings, networking events, and birthday parties. Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues Sports 78

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Allegedly covering WiFi and access to health clubs they can often be negotiated out of the contract, particularly if they are being picked up elsewhere by the event budget. And herein is another crucial arrow in the quiver of the contemporary meeting and event planner – you have to have the gimlet eye of an attorney!

Venues 40

Venues Negotiating 2023 Food and Beverage 40

All Seated

JUNE 14, 2019

But between proofing emails, website content or any other event communication, or writing or reviewing contracts, it doesn’t hurt to have a digital proofreading tool at your fingertips. Granted, most event planners don’t carry around a hard copy dictionary or thesaurus. Super Planner.

Event Planning Tools 33

Event Planning Tools Event Planning Contracts Corporate Meetings 33

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Corporate Meeting Planner | Direct Travel | Chicago, IL. Corporate Meeting Coordinator | Benefitfocus | Charleston, SC. Project Manager – Events | FIRST | Newport Beach, CA. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | San Diego, CA.

2018 40

2018 Hospitality Hotels Event Management 40

Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Lock it all down with a clear contract. Planning events can be a nightmare, whether its a large consumer expo, a corporate meeting, or a high-stakes industry conference. Share why your event is a perfect match for their expertise and how theyll benefit from participating. Struggling to choose the right event management software?

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Social Media Speakers Tech 62

Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Corporate Meeting Coordinator | Benefitfocus | Charleston, SC. Technical Program Manager, Executive and Event Production | Google | Mountain View, CA. Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. South Carolina. Charlston, SC.

2018 40

2018 Hospitality Trade Shows Hotels 40

Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2019

If you hold your corporate meeting, wedding, or social occasion at this venue, your guests will enjoy the perfectly manicured grounds and the easy access to all of Las Vegas' top attractions. Source: Austin General Contracting. House of Blues - Las Vegas. BRIO Town Square. Location: Town Square. Capacity: 250.

Venues 51

Venues Entertainment Trade Shows Events 51

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Most people's negotiating style falls into one of these nine categories. Find out what you—and your counterpart—may be doing that could help, and hinder, your ability to come to a successful conclusion. read more.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Corporate Meetings Association Meetings Contracts 40

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2016

Respondents interviewed for the just-released Summer 2016 edition of the quarterly Meeting Professionals International Outlook, are getting creative to book their meetings in a crunched and crazy market. read more.

Marketing 40

Marketing 2016 Meetings Corporate Meetings 40