Contracts Negotiating Technology 
Smart Meetings
APRIL 4, 2025
Whether on the world stage or within our own industry, negotiations are everywhereand their outcomes matter more than ever. In a time marked by geopolitical tension, fragile supply chains, and economic uncertainty, the ability to negotiate effectively isnt just a business skillits a survival tool.
Attendease
JULY 20, 2023
The real magic lies in negotiating SaaS contracts. With the right skillset and a clear understanding of your organization’s needs, you can emerge from the negotiation process with a contract that drives significant value and savings. Patience and persistence are key virtues in the negotiation process.
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Smart Meetings
JANUARY 4, 2019
However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 28, 2024
” 2024 saw a trend towards “how can I use the existing in new and interesting ways” We are seeing more creative problem solving and flexibility around using existing inventory and technology to create more interesting experiences for audiences. I definitely think this will continue in 2025. They absolutely can.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.
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.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Unexpected cancellations, attendance fluctuations, and travel restrictions have made rigid contracts a dealbreaker. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable. Next Steps Understanding the evolving needs of meeting planners is the key to successfully marketing your hotel, CVB, or destination.
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