Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. New Finance Director EeLain Ong has worked across multiple sectors throughout her 28-year career in financial services.

Insurance 260

Insurance Financial Airlines Contracts 260

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. Venue sourcing venue affordability, availability, and inflexible hotel staff contribute to the frustration of event planners. Find more details below.)

Negotiating 115

Negotiating Contracts 2024 Transportation 115

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.

Contracts 115

Contracts Event Planning Government Financial 115

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. If a hotel or venue cancels, it can derail an entire event. Beyond contracts however, things begin to get murky.

Risk Management 164

Risk Management Management Contracts Insurance 164

Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Corporate events require significant time, effort, and financial investment. Finding and booking an appropriate event venue 2. 5 Ways to Streamline Corporate Event Planning Corporate event planners have a lot on their plates—from negotiating with venues and vendors to designing memorable experiences that “wow” attendees.

Corporate Events 370

Corporate Events Event Planning Negotiating Trade Shows 370

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The financial benefits of union membership have been recorded several times. What’s in it for Planners?

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Contracts Hotels 2021 246

EventSource

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Creating a budget will keep you on track both financially and mentally. It’s a good idea to break up your budget into different categories, including the venue , vendors, attire, and more. . Create and stick to a budget (or use ours!). Go digital and paperless.

Negotiating 317

Negotiating Contracts Financial Hotels 317

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.

Contracts 98

Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As planners, before the pandemic, we had longer lead times to plan events and a wider choice of venues. These venues were often hosted to larger audiences that filled ballrooms with tables close together. This means that there is a shortage of available venues, as contracts from the pandemic have rolled over to current timelines.

Corporate Events 246

Corporate Events Contracts Consulting Financial 246

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!

Contracts 105

Contracts Event Planning Events Financial 105

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.

Negotiating 87

Negotiating Contracts 2024 Events 87

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. Venues: A great deal of uncertainty about the right way to meet still exists. That reality puts a premium on clear communication with the venue partner.

Insurance 85

Insurance Financial Meetings Food and Beverage 85

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, nature-heavy venue option? Leeny Oberg, chief financial officer and executive vice president, development of Marriott International, seconded the excitement, saying, Marriott has long been committed to offering incredible travel experiences for every trip purpose.

Travel 234

Travel 2024 2027 2028 234

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

To begin building your budget, it’s best to determine what financial success means for your event and how you want to measure it. Let’s take a look first at how you can determine what financial success means for your meeting or event before talking in more detail about cash flow. Venue Rental. Grants and contracts.

Food and Beverage 153

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 153

GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Choose the conference location and venue: Create a list of venue options (hotels, conference and business halls, open-space venues, etc.). Contact venue hosts, and discuss the details. Explore venue capabilities (lighting, audio-visual effects, capacity, and more). Compare pricing. Narrow down the list.

Conference Planning 200

Conference Planning Conference Speakers Advertising 200

Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Gross margin and net profit also showed positive growth, showcasing the company’s financial strength. Contracted positions exceeded expectations, reflecting growth over previous years and outperforming set budgets. The company beat all previous years’ figures, achieving significant turnover revenue of £20.9

2023 130

2023 2024 Contracts Financial 130

SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

In the fifth of FICP’s new virtual education series, Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats, more than 200 participants explored how to book group business for future meetings, including immediate adjustments for events, and how those were not being written into RFPs for the long-term. Uncertainty Persists in the Short Term.

Meetings 123

Meetings Contracts Insurance Hotels 123

Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

After all, these organizations can add legitimacy to your event, while improving its financial outlook. Make sure it’s enough to cover conference management software, a venue (for in-person events), speaker fees, marketing campaigns, event workers, AV equipment, and whatever else you need.

Conference 292

Conference Management Speakers Event Apps 292

EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue? So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

Venues 106

Venues Insurance Transportation Events 106

Attendease

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There are so many moving pieces to juggle , from nailing down the budget and finding the perfect venue, to coordinating catering, entertainment, décor, and everything in between. It also lets you lock in the best venues and vendors before dates get snatched up. The good news?

Food and Beverage 195

Food and Beverage Entertainment Corporate Events Venues 195

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It serves as a financial roadmap, providing a clear view of all expenses and revenues associated with the event. By creating an effective event budget plan, organizers can exercise financial control and achieve maximum returns on their investments. Quick note: This guide works for free-to-participate events.

Financial 117

Financial Negotiating Entertainment Retail 117

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2018

Here are three ways you can, and should, be addressing cybersecurity in your supplier contracts, according to Joshua Grimes, Esq., Require that the venue or other internet supplier take measures to keep the network secure. a meetings industry attorney with Grimes Law Offices.

Contracts 57

Contracts Hotels Financial Tech 57

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. As of Friday, there are 109 signatories across venues, destinations, suppliers and hotels.

2021 130

2021 2027 Financial Hotels 130

Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Efficient Resource Allocation Running multiple events simultaneously requires that you carefully allocate resources—financial, human, and technological. Look for opportunities to save on bulk orders or multi-event vendor contracts. Regularly reconcile your projected versus actual costs and adjust budgets as needed.

Management 195

Management Event Management Contracts Corporate Events 195

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

They are purpose-built to streamline processes and financial operations, centralize data, and engage members. Top Features: Venue management tools Tools to connect planners, suppliers, and venues Robust app marketplace Real-time attendee insights Price: Available upon request. per transaction.

Event Planning 195

Event Planning Event Apps Financial Management 195

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2021

According to the Bedfordshire-based venue, other sectors that are proving buoyant and the keenest to return to in-person events include government (and associated bodies); associations; professional services, technology, education and training providers, financial services and construction.

2022 130

2022 2021 Insurance 2019 130

SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. Savvy Contract Negotiations.

Food and Beverage 86

Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating Financial 86

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For future events, the site also offers “model protective language [to] stay in control of your options by including these key clauses in your event contract.” The labor action underscores the importance for planners of doing due diligence on issues such as potential labor actions when negotiating contracts with suppliers, Jonathan T.

Hotels 130

Hotels Airlines Negotiating 2008 130

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan. These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan. Often, the more sought-after venues hold dates for their partners first.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The extra space now necessary to accommodate social distancing in both meeting and dining venues will require renting more space for the same number of attendees and could result in price increases from hotels looking to recover lost revenues. Contracting for the bare minimum level of technical support is a bad idea.

2021 124

2021 Meetings Hotels Financial 124

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.

Negotiating 48

Negotiating Contracts 2024 Events 48

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. It’s crucial to monitor expenses closely and adhere to the budget to ensure financial stability.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

From venues to staffing and all the details in between, it can almost feel like you’re about to burst from thinking about it all. Use that to make decisions about advertisement, venue design, speaker selection, and even catering. We recommend choosing your venue first, as this will have a huge impact on the rest of your budget.

Event Planning 148

Event Planning Speakers Venues Negotiating 148

Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples. One of our most frequent questions is what sets us apart from competitors, including Perfect Venue.

Venues 78

Venues Event Management Management Food and Beverage 78

Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

Thanks to these and other wedding statistics, we know that being a wedding planner can be both financially and emotionally rewarding. You’ll also want to spend this time reviewing your contract. More specifically, what the contract does or does not include. Form relationships with wedding event venues. every year?

Contracts 134

Contracts Venues Financial Management 134

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Tejado said that “planners are willing to sign contracts now, but they realize they must use clauses that allow them to shift to backup plans” without harsh financial penalties. Planning for duty of care towards attendees is another item that’s moved far up the list of planners’ duties. . •

Meetings 119

Meetings Marketing 2022 2023 119

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!

Contracts 52

Contracts Event Planning Events Financial 52