Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent (or more) lower than 2019. Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2022 contracting will require going back to basics. The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. How do we navigate this ever-changing environment?

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Confidence in UK business meetings and events is high, with 61% of businesses forecasting higher revenue this year according to the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). Other areas explored include Instant Book, which is currently being offered by a third (33%) of venues in the UK business meetings and events sector.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

According to Convene ’s most recent Meetings Market Survey , on average 6 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses fall in the marketing/promotion category. After studying 100 or so meetings’ profit and loss (P&L) statements in great detail, I can confirm that this expense line item varies greatly.

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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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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

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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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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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Throughout 2022, nearly every meeting service provider continues to be short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. To best prepare you, here are eight kinds of curveballs other meeting professionals have been thrown so far in 2022, with expectations extending into 2023— and how to deal with them.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Read More : How Meeting Profs Can Improve Event Engagement Yes, it will cost you money. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space. Create a zero-waste meeting. Sell refund protection.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

and UK Convene , the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. events – 10% commission will be paid on the actualized meeting package revenue, which includes the day delegate rate and/or reception packages. Convene and etc.venues to offer 10% commission to agency partners in the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

How can you, as a planner, structure contracts to be flexible? What can you do at the contract level to make sure that last-minute changes don’t have a negative impact on your event or your budget? Look into the history of pre/post stays with your attendees and contract accordingly. Start Sooner. Trust But Verify.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

Meeting professionals are looking for guidance. Smart Meetings’ State of the Meetings Industry monthly confidence survey from June found planners looking at a glass that was most decidedly less than half full. Others focused on how much meeting professionals are learning about alternative ways to reach their goals now.

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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. Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

We love fresh starts at Smart Meetings. The team has been busy rethinking the best way to curate the inspirational, innovative and empowering nuggets of wisdom that could pave the way to a bright, shiny meetings career for you and more transformational moments for your attendees. We asked you. You belong here.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

We love fresh starts at Smart Meetings. The team has been busy rethinking the best way to curate the inspirational, innovative and empowering nuggets of wisdom that could pave the way to a bright, shiny meetings career for you and more transformational moments for your attendees. We asked you. You belong here.

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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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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5 Out of the Shadows.

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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. This should give the industry’s recovery the boost that it needs and give everyone the confidence to book live events and meet in-person.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

The wait is almost over – The Meetings Show 2024 kicks off at ExCeL London next week, and final preparations are in full swing for what promises to be THE must-attend event for #eventprofs this summer. Other meetings industry professionals are welcome to attend by purchasing a non-buyer visitor ticket.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association. Transparency and collaboration.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

We love fresh starts at Smart Meetings. The team has been busy rethinking the best way to curate the inspirational, innovative and empowering nuggets of wisdom that could pave the way to a bright, shiny meetings career for you and more transformational moments for your attendees. We asked you. You belong here.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

3 tips for events that meet goals and fit the budget As planners, we’re expected to deliver results while delighting our clients and staying on budget. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. Check options for internet usage in the meeting space.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

In his article for Smashing magazine , the founder of HybridConf, Zach Inglis, states that the aim of every conference organiser should be to create experiences that reenergize people and fill them with new zeal for their work. Make your final selection, confirm the final details with a host, and sign a contract. Invest in paid ads.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

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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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Convene is committed to being a partner, not just a place, for meeting and event planners, curating a one-stop-shop experience for all potential needs and services. Convene is committed to being a partner, not just a place, for meeting and event planners, curating a one-stop-shop experience for all potential needs and services.

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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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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2020

Tech companies tested virtual meetings before they were cool. Smart Meetings talked to the planners behind the alt-launch and a bevy of other experts in streaming meetings and found out the answer is: “A lot.”. Most face-to-face meetings embody three major components: education, networking and commerce. The solution?

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. his building. He called it Bizly. “It

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Accompanying the 100 will be just 45 event suppliers and venues for networking and pre-qualified face-to-face meetings. Caroline Clift, editor of StandOut magazine and EBL’s content manager, said: “It’s been great to get out on site this summer and hear what challenges industry professionals are facing.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2023

. — Heather Mason is CEO of Caspian Agency , a senior fellow and instructor at San Diego State University and Smart Woman in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. You can subscribe to the magazine here. The post Meetings MBA: Budgets, Models and Forecasts appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Wyboston Lakes Resort has launched Wyboston Venue Management to help venue owners make the most of meetings and events business opportunities. They can bring their expertise to a venue and replicate what they have achieved here at a fraction of the time and cost that it would take with a new team.

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