Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

The HBAA has spoken to a cross-section of agency and venue members and gathered opinions on how Brexit is impacting the events and hospitality industry. Over the past 12 months, the effects of Brexit on the hospitality and events industry have been mixed. Brexit’s impact on business. Brexit’s impact on recruitment.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, a luxury retail brand can improve its image and market presence by inviting VIP guests and influencers to an international event. However, that’s impossible without using hospitality platforms for events. To this day, Eventtia is proud to have supported more than 30,000 events for millions of attendees worldwide.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Make your final selection, confirm the final details with a host, and sign a contract. Create a conference marketing plan: Write content (emails, agenda lists, speakers’ bios, blog posts, etc.). Run marketing activities according to the schedule. Prepare and run post-event marketing activities. After a conference.

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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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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. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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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. Allison Aguilar Bultman Allison Aguilar Bultman, Destination Madison Destination Madison promotes Aguilar Bultman to a brand new sales position: convention sales manager, multicultural markets.

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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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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

When Jessica Adams, Director Of Sales and Marketing at Holiday Inn Express Richmond (VA) Midtown, first reached out to us, she was struggling with this exact situation. Jessica Adams – Director of Sales and Marketing – Holiday Inn Express Richmond Midtown. “As How all-in-one hotel sales software automates the sales process.

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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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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

For Swapcard CEO, Baptiste Boulard, entering the UAE event market has always been on the company’s radar and a long-anticipated goal. He said, “The Middle East has a huge economy that’s focused on live experiences, hospitality and AI. The show proved a success and confirmed the company’s decision to take Swapcard to the UAE.

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Eventinterface

JULY 14, 2016

Experienced hospitality sales and marketing industry expert, Jasmine Eldeen, shares her advice on how Meeting and Conference Planners can overcome the challenges of a seller and supplier market. Right now, it’s becoming a sellers and suppliers market. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?

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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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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. Consider hiring a graphic designer for event marketing materials. Request a sample contract of your event to review and confirm the deposit deadline.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The South African turnkey hospitality operator, Barmotion, completed its first UK contract at Cleves School, Weybridge on Saturday 4th September for the ACTS Leadership Conference, organised by the Equippers Church UK, delivering to a tight and demanding brief. Thanks so much and hope to work with you again soon!”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He began his 20-year career in hospitality as a front desk agent at the Doubletree Irvine Spectrum, and now brings his extensive experience to manage the 225-room property. Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

While associations are seeing strong attendance across most segments, planning challenges include finding available meeting space, lack of flexibility on contract terms, and attendees registering late. Conversely, business-group demand, which favors urban markets, is rebounding.” engaging Gen Z attendees, and other topics.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2019

Riverside London venue, Glaziers Hall, has appointed a new managing director to drive a new events and marketing strategy and oversee the management of all aspects of the business. Speaking after his appointment, Nicholas said: “I’m excited to be working with an amazing venue with a fantastic history.

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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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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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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. If your position was eliminated, you have options in and out of the hospitality industry. Is it possible to turn a layoff into an opportunity? Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost and more notices may be on the horizon.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. Is there a distinct difference between what your organization offers vs. a Convention and Visitor Bureau or Destination Marketing Organization?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Travel (see Smart Chat, page 26) points out that job loss in the leisure and hospitality industry has taken the lion’s share of the economic hit. More : Hospitality CEOs Join in Plea for Relief Bill. The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 Nearly half the 16.9 Possible Dark Ages.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Thank you @LEOEvents for putting some context behind the increased prices and fees we are seeing in contracts. The tight event production market is manifesting in last-minute no-shows for work and impacting load-in and out. “If The other way a tight labor market impacts meetings is in transportation. You have to pick two.”.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

We need to walk before we can run, so it’s about really understanding the need in the market and then getting the Hidden Barn to the place where it is operationally sound and solidified,” said Michelle. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 10, 2020

If they are treated right, minority markets could be the engine that brings the industry back to life. percent of the market. Dunn pointed out that the devastation of COVID-19 has hit minority populations in hospitality disproportionally, including higher rates of illness, more business closures and job loss. While many U.S.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The protracted contracting process for meetings and incentive programs can take weeks or months, and, as a result, DMCs can get left in the lurch, waiting to hear if they’re booked. We know we need to pay for DMC labor, but does that begin when the contract is signed or when we start the RFP process? Protect the DMCs.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

, and ex-TransferGo marketing director, Magnus Olby, Bold operates a management agreement model similar to those which are standard in the hotel industry. Bold-branded spaces come as a complete turnkey package that includes design and build, hospitality, events and wellbeing, sales and marketing and the Bold tech platform.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Turn the RFP into a Marketing Tool Making your RFP as detailed as possible is also a good idea. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract The post Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

Project managers, accountants, designers, and so much more and while we are not lawyers we deal with a lot contracts. Corporate Event Contracts. While we are not lawyers, we should be involved in reviewing contracts, especially if before they are signed. Hospitality Riders. This may include: hotel rooms.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more. ” “Your best market is probably going to be whoever is the largest demographic in your area who is willing to pay for your services.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. They see supporting independent planners as a way to increase market share,” Bruce said. Recognizing Impact.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. And then she learned that some hospital systems won’t let their staff attend a continuing medical education event in person if there is a virtual option. Make sure you understand the AV contract. Want more?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2024

Such as a requirement for hotels with 100 rooms or more to employ hotel staff for front desk and housekeeping—not contracted workers—and have panic buttons for workers who clean and maintain guest rooms. Opponents point to a number of the bill’s provisions as onerous bureaucratic over-reach. for the entire nation.

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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. With the addition of the two new hires, the senior leadership team for the world-renowned meetings and exhibitions centre is now 60 per cent female.

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