SmartMeetings

MAY 13, 2022

A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses. New Contract Essentials in an Ever-Changing Environment. Contracting in the current Covid climate is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. Contracts and Negotiations Amid Covid: Best of What’s Worked in 2021.

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Negotiating Contracts Financial Medical Meetings 98

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

The previous low for occupancy was during the financial crisis in 2009 when occupancy was 55 percent. However, from past experience, any time that there has been a shift from a seller’s to a buyer’s market, those contracts signed during a seller’s market just flat out had to be updated. From Recovery to Reform. Remove Barriers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, the question is how to build contracts moving forward. Phoenix-based hotel attorney Lisa Devlin sat down for some rapid-fire questions about what is and isn’t working today and offered her prescription for a win-win solution to trading contract clauses. Read More : A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses.

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Hotels Negotiating Contracts Financial 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Meet the Experts Ellie Hurley, events director at Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), has spent the past three years leading FICP’s event-specific approach to sustainability and social impact and also holds the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) from Events Industry Council (EIC).

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Sustainability Event Planning Hotels Travel 219

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. New Finance Director EeLain Ong has worked across multiple sectors throughout her 28-year career in financial services.

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Insurance Financial Airlines Contracts 260

Social Tables

AUGUST 3, 2017

In any type of contract work, miscommunication can arise between the contractor and client. You need a written contract to outline the terms and conditions of your service. A contract will be the go-to source in the event of a dispute. So be sure to always include these features in your event planning contract.

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Contracts Event Planning Government Financial 115

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

This perfect storm significantly threatens the sustainability of associations and adds tremendous pressure to those who are organizing events to find ways to improve their financial performance. Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 18, 2020

One of the best-attended sessions of the 17th annual Pharma Forum conference for medical-event planners, held virtually this year from June 15-19, was “Meetings Contracts in the Post-COVID Era.” In other words, the cleaning protocols listed in the contract are solely the responsibility of the property to fulfill and monitor.

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Contracts Negotiating Financial Travel 114

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. By the Numbers.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. As a result, travel planners are shifting the focus to their budgets and contracts with third parties. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. Costs are changing and budgets must follow suit.

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Travel Contracts Negotiating Hotels 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

SM What are the legal and financial limitations planners need to keep in mind when hiring freelance staff? TJ When hiring freelance staff, planners need to be aware of several legal and financial considerations: Worker Classification : Proper classification of workers is crucial to avoid penalties.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. Financial Risks. In these cases, Delvin said, it all comes down to making sure the contract covers every eventuality. “A

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EventMB

AUGUST 19, 2024

There has been a significant increase in what we call variable or on-demand planner contracting tied to third-party planning organizations,” said Todd Taranto, president of Cadre , a placement firm for event industry freelancers. She now finds herself contracting for fellow FICP members.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. As a result, travel planners are shifting the focus to their budgets and contracts with third parties. In each section, Glynn and Eidsvold offer analytical observations: Incentive travel is returning, however slowly.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Budget constraints respondents indicated frustration over budget cuts, rising costs, and the challenge of delivering high-quality events with reduced financial resources. Labor costs, particularly union labor and in-house AV contracts, are viewed as excessive, and the lack of flexibility to negotiate better rates leads to resentment.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Sustainability Negotiating Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Insurance Sustainability Negotiating Contracts 130

EventSource

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Creating a budget will keep you on track both financially and mentally. It’s a good idea to go completely paperless when it comes to receipts, invoices, and contracts and instead go digital and store them on your Google Drive or iCloud. If you prefer something a little more streamlined, you can also access our free checklist.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Sustainability Negotiating Meetings 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Insurance Negotiating Sustainability Contracts 130

ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. As always, negotiating contracts remains a crucial component of success, allowing organizers to maximize their return on investment and deliver exceptional events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Insurance Sustainability Negotiating Contracts 130

Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Corporate events require significant time, effort, and financial investment. Webinars These online seminars or presentations allow companies to share expertise, product information, and thought leadership with audiences globally. Read more: How to Host a Successful Webinar – The Ultimate Guide Why is Corporate Event Planning Important?

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

Vague contracts and proposals: Lack of specific details and clear boundaries leaves room for client interpretation. Heres how to do it: Crystal-clear contracts and proposals Your contract and initial proposal serve as the foundational pillars in your fight against event scope creep.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Cassidy reported that financial and insurance companies were the first to see the value, but others have contracted as well when they saw how simple the program was to use. The post Out of This World Gifting appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship. Alternative plans covered in the contract also need to include the possibility that a group may outgrow a venue if social-distancing guidelines make the space unworkable.

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Insurance Financial Meetings Food and Beverage 85