Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , says top executives from major brands are calling him to personally interview college students because they are desperate for employees to clean rooms and check people in. Her company is “doing whatever it takes” to hire hundreds of people each week for hospitality clients.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

While professionals from every office, front desk, kitchen and corner of the hospitality industry worked tirelessly to keep our hotels open and running during the months of the pandemic, housekeepers have held it together with their tireless hands. The post Top Hospitality Heroes Win Housekeepers Award appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2021

Creative solutions emerge for hospitality worker shortage. “We Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , says top executives from major brands are calling him to personally interview college students because they are desperate for employees to clean rooms and check people in. Amy Calvert.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A near unanimous number of members from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the largest labor union in Nevada, and the Bartenders Union Local 165 have voted to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, following tens of thousands of hospitality workers casting their votes at Thomas and Mack Center on the University of Nevada’s campus.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

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. in hospitality. in hospitality. Warner advises caution.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

On the heels of her re-election as governor of New York, Kathy Hochul signed eight bills into law in mid-November that focus on combatting human trafficking across the hospitality and travel industries. One planning veteran says the new laws could help the meetings industry push for similar action nationwide.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 29, 2022

Inflatable structures specialist Evolution Dome is providing a full, turnkey solution for Porsche Hospitality across the Carrera Cup series, the fastest and most successful single marque GT championship in the UK. The extension to our initial contract highlights this.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

This has especially been the case for businesses in the events, hospitality and restaurant industries, which have suffered much more than others when it comes to staffing shortages and employee retention for both management and service workers. Another says that 59% of hospitality and food service staff won’t be coming back.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Leading luxury catering and event management services provider Blue Strawberry Group has secured a five-year contract to deliver exclusive hospitality and event services at 8½ London – home to The Skinners’ Company. 4 Hamilton Place. 8½ London has a rich history dating back to the 17th century.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. There are a number of resources including the CDC who offer guidance – understand this is critical and will require time to plan and communicate.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Skift Take: Hotel rates will rise globally in most locations next year, something to keep in mind when negotiating meeting contracts. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, that’s impossible without using hospitality platforms for events. Whether managing events logistics, booking accommodation, or arranging transportation, hospitality platforms are necessary for planning and hosting results-driven events. Eventtia has a particular focus on developing solutions for consumer and luxury brands.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We also provide at-a-glance dashboards and reports so that you can always have a 30,000 foot view of everything going on with your leads and event bookings, from unsigned contracts and overdue tasks to new incoming leads and recent payments. Easy-to-build proposals, contracts and BEOs … with electronic signatures.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

“The meetings industry is in a tough place right now, and we need to openly discuss staffing, changes in service, and how it will be handled,” says veteran independent planner Joan Eisenstodt, principal of meetings and hospitality consultancy Eisenstodt Associates. But now we have to make sure the amenities we need are available.”.

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GEVME

JULY 2, 2018

It’s pretty common to think of a sponsorship package as a contract established between an event organiser and a sponsor. Hospitality programs: In the role of a key sponsor of the Australian Open , Kia developed a great hospitality program, bringing fans together and delivering high-quality transportation services on the ground.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2023

per-hour boost in pay for unionized employees could alter the hospitality-pay standards in the country’s second-largest meeting destination. Vote ‘No’ to Disney’s contract proposal on February 2 and 3!” A sizable minimum-wage increase plus a $5.50-per-hour Sodexo has not yet made a public statement about the new agreement in Orlando.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

Another was optimistic that, by embracing communication, change and teamwork, the hospitality industry will be the one to look up to. Acing the Post-COVID Contract. Force majeure, sometimes referred to as “act of God,” is an agreement between parties that their contract may be suspended or varied in specific exceptional circumstances.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is proud to announce a new multi-year contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming a Team Partner while continuing as the sole supplier of digital displays to the eight-time Formula One World Championship winning team for 2025 and beyond.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the latest back and forth, the Colorado Convention Center in Denver has renewed its contract with ASM Global. Skift Take: ASM Global punches back after some recent challenges that include OVG taking over the management of one of its largest clients, Chicago’s McCormick Place. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We may eventually tame the pandemic by developing effective and inexpensive antivirals and making them widely available to those contracting COVID-19. Yet the meeting and hospitality industries still have their heads in the sand in one crucial safety area. Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Vaccines are still believed to be “considerably protective” against the most severe Covid symptoms, such as hospitalization and death; but vaccines are less successful in protecting against Omicron contraction. Citing eight lab studies, epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina wrote Dec. Event Cancellations and Travel.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Planning Pod can help.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality, most recently serving as director of sales and marketing at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. Register here to hear him in person. I understand hotel costs have risen.” Perhaps to include more than just the meeting specs.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

He brings over a decade of hospitality experience, and most recently served as assistant director of sales at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. He began his hospitality career with the Disney College Program, and later played an important part in launching Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, Disney Magic.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And if I can’t do a good job for them, whatever the quantity of work, I won’t sign a contract.). My contracts with large clients may involve more time and money than similar work for a smaller client (see below). Administrative and contract issues take up more time. Decision-making processes are often convoluted.

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Event Industry News

JULY 23, 2020

New contracts with Download Festival for VIP Nation and Glastonbury with Winding Lake Farm were also recently added to Cabooses’ seasonal list of deployments. This pop-up Village outside Reading Hospital provided a convenient, comfy place for staff to rest after physically and emotionally demanding shifts.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Request a sample contract of your event to review and confirm the deposit deadline. Take the contracts home and read them closely before signing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Conneighton continued, “In fact, when we deploy our changes by May 15, 2023, we expect to be the first hospitality company to change its display, leading the industry on this important issue.” Jan Freitag, national director for hospitality analytics for the CoStar Group, saw the move as a positive, even if it was “forced.”

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. Another area requiring flexibility and constant communication: service levels.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

One of them, “Must Have Contract Clauses,” was led by attorney Joshua Grimes, who touched on the latest in contract negotiations, such as force majeure clause changes, F&B cost increases, security issues and new laws ahead. Joshua Grimes, photo by On The Run LLC “Those words are gone from most hotel contracts,” he says.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 10, 2023

According to the union, of the 60 properties in Southern California whose contracts expired at the end of June, only the Westin Bonaventure has reached an agreement with workers for higher wages and better working conditions. In those cases, a well-written force majeure clause might allow the group to cancel their contract without penalty.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Make your final selection, confirm the final details with a host, and sign a contract. According to Grant Carmichael from the Midwest UX team, “Speaker curation, speaker hospitality, sponsorships, design, budget, volunteers, content, PR/social, production, ticketing, legal and more all need the full attention of someone.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. Najera has honed his skills in marketing throughout his two decade career, working across various sectors, including advertising and hospitality.

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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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