Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Unexpected cancellations, attendance fluctuations, and travel restrictions have made rigid contracts a dealbreaker. Contact Smart Meetings today to learn how our magazine advertising, digital marketing solutions, and in-person networking events can put your brand in front of the right audience.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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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. Blue Strawberry Group was awarded the contract after undertaking an extensive and highly competitive tender process.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The rise of master service agreements (MSAs) and longer-term contracts is contributing to greater stability within agencies, allowing them to plan for the future with more confidence. We will see more agencies making this shift over the next six months which is great news for both employers and job seekers.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Where possible, these opportunities should be integrated. How to Organize Your Sales Team.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Tough times require creative thinking. This should include a path for escalation for problem resolution.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 10, 2017

If your event app provider uses a template to generate one-off event apps and did not architect the solution you contracted for to be multi-tenant, your app does have a decent chance of being rejected by the Apple Review Board. Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The arm of national catering business, Amadeus , responsible for the delivery of standalone event catering, has secured its latest contract with Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB). Events by Amadeus has been working with UVB since 2019, and the team have signed a new three-year contract to deliver catering provisions to the organisation.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2022 contracting will require going back to basics. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. Anyone who has written a contract in the COVID era has learned one thing—patience! How do we navigate this ever-changing environment?

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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.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

If there’s one thing coronavirus has done, it’s shone a spotlight on the importance of having a rock-solid contract to protect you from legal action. Before the coronavirus, many venue contracts didn’t feature force majeure clauses , and too many planners may not have seen a need for it. Event Contract Language.

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EventSource

JUNE 29, 2020

The hardest part of starting your own business was taking care of all the behind-the-scenes administration – setting up systems, creating contracts, sending emails, getting paid, doing taxes, marketing, etc. There was no instagram when I started out, only paper magazines. What do you find most rewarding? It has changed a lot.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Contract & Invoice Support Helping clients navigate venue contracts and avoid unexpected costs. Heres what makes Match My Venue different: Tailored Venue Sourcing No generic venue listsjust personalised recommendations. Free & Unbiased for Clients No hidden commissions, no pressure, no supplier exclusivity.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Moving forward more associations will hire interns or contract DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) providers to improve customer and prospect intelligence and segmentation. Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. In the long run, you earn their loyalty and preference.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, has announced it has awarded a new £8m contract to in-house AV production services partner White Light. Situated directly opposite Westminster Abbey, the venue is renowned for hosting famous occasions and concerts as well as live and recorded Television shows in its Great Hall.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In his role, Kent, who boasts a wealth of experience in finance at contract catering businesses, such as CH&Co and Compass, will focus on evaluating opportunities for growth and development initiatives for Central Hall Venues, a group of venues situated around the UK.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Contract Like a Pro Clear and comprehensive contracts help everyone involved. But legal language can be confusing, and its especially important to pay attention and make sure you fully understand every aspect of your contracts. You can subscribe to the magazine here. This article appears in the March 2025 issue.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Judging by the increase in contracts confirmed and bookings moving to contracts that we have seen in three days since the news of the lifting of the Plan B restrictions, many event planners are gaining greater confidence to run live events,” says Adam Simpson, Director of Marketing for etc.venues. Contracts worth £1.6m

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Elsewhere, insights on event contracts revealed that a quarter of respondents experienced significant disputes in the last 12 months, as 6 in 10 (62%) highlight the challenges of cancellation policies.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Eventist Group has won the prestigious catering contract for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by The Newt in Somerset. The five-year contract will see Eventist Group provide diverse food and drink opportunities for more than 100,000 guests over the six-day event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

of events contracted in 6 weeks – up 225%. We’ve seen strong and consistent weekly growth since 19 July in the number of enquiries we’ve received, in the value of the enquiries and in the contracts signed, with substantial increases in the last 6 weeks compared to the previous 6 weeks. We’ve contracted events worth £5.2m

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

Question: Have you ever run up against a client who suddenly stopped paying for your event services, which left you wondered what to include in your event legal contracts to protect you and your event business? Your Event Legal Contracts. At what point do you sue over breach of contract? (16:29). Geneen via @eventblueprint.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Greg Lawson, CEO of Smart Group, said: Having delivered Christmas parties at Freemasons Hall since 2017 and holding the exclusive catering contract since July 2024, we are delighted to embark on the latest phase of our partnership with the United Grand Lodge of England.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Chances are high that 10 percent or so of your coworkers will either get COVID or need to quarantine because of potential exposure.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Where possible, these opportunities should be integrated. How to Organize Your Sales Team.

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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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

We know from our agency and venue members that millions of pounds worth of event bookings have been held up with contracts waiting to be signed once the Plan B restrictions were lifted. ” says Wesley Mendy, CEO of Prestige Events Magazine. Will 2022 be the year of the party/work event!!! “ At last the shackles are off.

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Exhibitor Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Music City Center President and CEO Charles Starks announced today the award of a contract for audio/visual services. The contract. NASHVILLE, TENN.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

The January magazine is the first peek at a reimagined Smart Meetings print issue designed with your needs front and center. How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We asked you.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

The January magazine is the first peek at a reimagined Smart Meetings print issue designed with your needs front and center. How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We asked you.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

UK events – 10% commission will be paid on the value of the contracted booking (excluding VAT), which includes the day delegate rate, room hire, and pre-booked food and beverage. Third-party agencies will receive a 10% commission for all events held within the Convene portfolio, inclusive of etc.venues, via the following structure: U.S.

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Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Alliance Nationwide Exposition , The Hotel Show Pros, offers the 'Risk Free Contract,' accommodating event cancellations at any tim. WASHINGTON, DC.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Some shows impose penalties for skipping a year, not staying in the contracted block, breaking down early, etc. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. If you have a category for supplier or affiliate members, award points for that, too. Punitive Policies.

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Exhibitor Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, PA � The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) board of directors has approved a five-year contract renewal for ASM Global as.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

The January magazine is the first peek at a reimagined Smart Meetings print issue designed with your needs front and center. How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We asked you.

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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. You can subscribe to the magazine here. This see significant savings.

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