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Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025

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Avoid pitfalls and protect your event Contracts are the lifeblood and backbone of the meetings industry. Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. That way, a contract can be ended without any issues or penalties. Ask the venue to provide a breakdown of all fees.

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Top Reasons Meeting Planners Love Boise, Idaho

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Adventure seekers rave about whitewater rafting nearby, while others will love the food and winery tours , or the vertical team slide at Jacks Urban Meeting Place (JUMP). Apply today for a site visit that includes a custom itinerary, complimentary round-trip airfare, lodging and food and beverage.

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Culinary Experience in Vegas Nourished Relationships

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Accessible, healthy, creative food and the people who order F&B for events took center stage at Smart Meetings Culinary Experience at Paris Las Vegas this week. The Power of Catering Tracy Stuckrath Meeting professional choices about food and beverage orders impact everything from sustainability, engagement and inclusivity to budget.

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Contract Clauses You Need in 2025

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Professor Tyra Warner on the latest risk factors in this uncertain year From force majeure to data protection, meeting professionals are trying to cover the unexpected in contracts during what could be a tumultuous year for business and the economy. Warner advises caution. Warner thinks there are almost always two sides to the story.

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What Event Planning Best Practices Are Here to Stay?

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People may not remember the awesome sound from the speakers of your event, or the incredible food and beverage. Flexible Contract Language. Given the continued uncertain times, being clear and concise on contract negotiations and rules and policies will be critical in forming a safe and enjoyable event for all.

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10 Cost Saving Tips for Planners

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Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Food and Beverage. Modify your menus: It’s sad but true that food is often wasted at meetings. Tap your speakers’ bureau. Daily analysis will help to spot discrepancies in the moment.

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations.