Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Attendees can step outside Boise Centre and venture to over 100 restaurants , breweries , hotels, shops and wine tasting rooms. Surrounding Boise Centre are plentiful hotels with 1,500 guest rooms within walking distance including luxury and boutique options. In fact, we have more than 6,000 rooms as many as cities twice our size.

Meetings 130

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Tourism 130

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. Warner advises caution.

Contracts 52

Contracts 2025 Negotiating Food and Beverage 52

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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. We’ve traveled, we’ve seen what hotels are coming up, we’ve connected with the CVBs.

Negotiating 246

Negotiating Management Contracts 2028 246

SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

event contract. Foster, CHME, an attorney with Foster, Jensen & Gulley , for an exclusive Q&A on event contract essentials in the Covid era. Listen to “Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era” on demand. The planner can get dinged if attendees are able to get lower rates at the same hotel, so focus on room nights.

Contracts 119

Contracts Insurance Hotels Negotiating 119

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Meeting professionals and hotels err on the side of more to ensure no one goes hungry. Tap your speakers’ bureau. Food and Beverage. Daily analysis will help to spot discrepancies in the moment.

Food and Beverage 220

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Speakers 220

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? You want to give as many details as possible about who, what, when, why, everything about your program to the hotel,” Poole said. Hotels are being inundated right now with RFPs and they hit the decline button real quick.” What should you include in the RFP?

Negotiating 264

Negotiating Contracts Hotels Consulting 264

SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator “ Top Planner Contract Questions Answered ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, an expert in contract law at Devlin Law Firm , answers those very questions (and more) for planners. If a planner wants to make a change to a contract, is it necessary to sign a whole new contract? More : J.D.

Contracts 109

Contracts Hotels Negotiating Airlines 109

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore. Check out today's speakers and tune in throughout the day [link] @NickBorelli @ItsWillCurran @IMEX_Group #IMEX21 pic.twitter.com/XFIm504s3i.

2021 299

2021 Meetings Hotels Tourism 299

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Whether the playing field is national politics, a Southern California crime scene or a hotel contract negotiation, leading with love, empathy and respect is the fast track to building relationships across what might otherwise feel like unfathomable divides, according to keynote Corporal Ryan Tillman.

Contracts 264

Contracts Negotiating 2023 Conference 264

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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. Room availability is a challenge; hotels are struggling to manage huge demand. In the face of these challenges, hotels are reimagining how they do business. And prioritize.

Meetings 246

Meetings Trade Shows Contracts Sustainability 246

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. Choices, Choices.

Financial 245

Financial Insurance Medical Meetings Contracts 245

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. That prime hotel you want downtown will only work for your group if it’s well-staffed, well-maintained and provides the experience and environment you need to make your meeting a success. Here are some things to consider.

2022 264

2022 Meetings Site Selections Hotels 264

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. If we had a hybrid component, we would probably have more people opting in to go virtual; that changes what we would have been able to do on site because of our commitments to the hotel and the contracts.”.

Meetings 246

Meetings Contracts Medical Meetings Travel 246

Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tunnicliffe commented: “With increases in commodity costs and event budgets tighter than ever, winning a contract or appointing a supplier can often be only the start of a tense process of negotiation which can risk making or breaking the event supply chain. Registration for the industry event closes on November 1.

Speakers 147

Speakers Negotiating Contracts Entertainment 147

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Even before most of the 12,000 attendees from this year’s IMEX America in Las Vegas unpacked their suitcases, the IMEX Group was already planning for 2023 at the renovated Mandalay Bay Convention Center where upgrades to restaurants and connected hotels will join the recently refreshed 2.1 million sq. Pitching for 2023.

2023 246

2023 2011 Contracts 2022 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

One way to achieve this would be to create a “Wellness Walk,” featuring a short audio recording that attendees can listen to whenever it fits within their schedule—such as the walk from the convention center to the hotel at the end of the day’s meetings. He is a featured speaker in Caesars Wellness Menu.

Meetings 264

Meetings Speakers Contracts Tech 264

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether it be a live band, aerial artists or fire dancers, keynote speakers or moderators, entertainment is an important part of any event to wow your audience and keep them engaged. Between parking, mileage, airfare, taxis, hotel room nights, meals, and per diems—travel expenses can add up. Entertainment. Mobile App.

Entertainment 267

Entertainment Travel Advertising Sponsorships 267

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2019

Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, this webinar will help you keep up with changes in hotel contracts. Attend this webinar to: Identify and understand the problems and solutions behind new clauses being used in hotel contracts. Speaker: John S. Foster, Esq.,

Contracts 66

Contracts Hotels Trade Shows 2019 66

SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

Contracts are legally binding agreements between two parties that help ensure services are performed, eliminate miscommunication and spell out options in the event of a disagreement. Following are her tips for mastering contracts. Otherwise there is no legally binding commitment and the contract may not be enforceable.

Negotiating 75

Negotiating Contracts Hotels Hospitality 75

PCMA Convene

MAY 26, 2020

TED is one of the many formerly face-to-face events lining up speakers, such as Susan David, for their digital programming. I’ve been working with speakers at events for more than 20 years, and this almost feels like an entirely new job,” Tim Mathy, partner at Speak Inc., This is the Wild West of the speaker world.”.

Speakers 98

Speakers Event Design Contracts Insurance 98

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. We have seen experiences from fabulous speakers to 24-hour extravaganzas bringing global teams to shared moments. Shift: Touchless.

2021 397

2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 397

MeetingsNet

JULY 24, 2017

Everyone loses when speakers run long. Recently I watched a talented speaker (and friend) Patrick Henry deliver a fantastic presentation called “Be Re-memorable.” He was the fifth speaker that morning (way too many—right?), It’s easy to blame the speaker. The speaker needs to know it is never OK to go overtime.

Speakers 85

Speakers Contracts Hotels Meetings 85

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Michelle Poler, author of “Hello Fears” and keynote speaker, suggested moving toward the things that scare us because in that direction lies growth. 10-14 at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Event professionals know what it is like to take high-stakes risks in public while struggling with our own negative voices. How fun is that?

2023 263

2023 Negotiating Insurance Financial 263

Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Register now for “Common Contract Mistakes” Sometimes little errors can cause big problems. Learning Objectives: Learn common contracting mistakes that are most likely to lead to disputes. Learning Objectives: Learn common contracting mistakes that are most likely to lead to disputes.

Contracts 53

Contracts 2002 2006 2012 53

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. How to Align Your Event with the Back of the House Behind the scenes at an event, a small army of hotel staff works to carry out all the details meeting professionals plan for months or years before registration opens.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

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.). 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.).

Conference Planning 200

Conference Planning Conference Speakers Advertising 200

Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

Read More: Power Of Purpose 2023 Highlights In the process of evolving the offerings, what was Destination Showcase became Showcase, a place modeled after the energy of South by Southwest for technology companies, agencies, hotels, airlines, any supplier that works to make events successful can get connected to meeting producers who need their help.

Healthcare 237

Healthcare Airlines Fashion Negotiating 237

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. Hotels, B&Bs, and corporate apartments are popular event accommodation partners. Contact nearby hotels for room block quotes and rate proposals.

Contracts 158

Contracts Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues 158

Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Keeping your attendees reigned in and responsible is sometimes only half the battle; more important is keeping your speakers on-time, on-track, and ready to present. Being firm and ensuring the wording of your speaker contract outlines what speaker readiness entails can save you from having to wake up a hungover speaker!

Conference 154

Conference Venues Speakers Travel 154

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Sometimes, the projectile comes in the form of a volcano, hurricane, rogue audio visual technician, speaker or guest. The event ended up being a crowd pleaser, but she looked forward to a smoother execution the following year—when she took the VIP delegation to Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Unfortunately, that was not to be.

Meetings 131

Meetings Contracts Speakers Venues 131

Event Industry News

JULY 22, 2022

NuBreed Hotels is a rapidly growing events focused global accommodation provider. Headquartered in the UK, they allow clients to access and offer discounted accommodation to their Exhibitors, Delegates, VIPs, Clients, Speakers, Staff and/or Attendees. Commission is shared on all bookings. They have over 1.3m

Hotels 59

Hotels Fashion Contracts 2019 59

SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

This person assembles the necessary team to address any and all issues connected to the event: venue, F&B, content, speakers, entertainment, AV, registration, marketing, sponsorship and exhibiting, just to name a few. They troubleshoot for technical issues for both speakers and attendees. What Are the Physical Requirements?

Sponsorships 130

Sponsorships Speakers Tech Conference 130

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

Speakers 58

Speakers Contracts Negotiating Banking 58

SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. When it comes to F&B, negotiate a flat discount rate versus a discount if you achieve the contracted minimum. Or would a more recognizable “big name” speaker make more impact? This see significant savings.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating 2027 Contracts 2024 105

MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. Attend this webinar to: Recognize the three fundamental principles to follow when negotiating international meeting contracts.

Negotiating 50

Negotiating Contracts Meetings Trade Shows 50

Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

Additionally, if you have in-person speakers, you’ll likely want multiple sets of microphones, unless you have someone sanitizing mics between each use. Build the need for personal space into your budget so you can assure your attendees, speakers, and partners that you’re taking their safety seriously. On-Site Contracts.

Contracts 102

Contracts Hotels Tech 2021 102