Contracts Negotiating Transportation 
Smart Meetings
MARCH 21, 2025
Avoid pitfalls and protect your event Contracts are the lifeblood and backbone of the meetings industry. Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. That way, a contract can be ended without any issues or penalties.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
“We had AJR coming to perform, and we spent so much time with Marty trying to find something within Bellevue, because we didn’t want to take attendees out of Bellevue, and we were so worried about coordinating transportation to Seattle.” AJR performing at MoPop “We were so worried about the transportation, but it turned out to be nothing.
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.
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.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Rising costs for venues, catering, A/V services, and transportation mean they are constantly looking for the best value. Unexpected cancellations, attendance fluctuations, and travel restrictions have made rigid contracts a dealbreaker. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
“We had AJR coming to perform, and we spent so much time with Marty trying to find something within Bellevue, because we didn’t want to take attendees out of Bellevue, and we were so worried about coordinating transportation to Seattle.” AJR performing at MoPop “We were so worried about the transportation, but it turned out to be nothing.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
“We had AJR coming to perform, and we spent so much time with Marty trying to find something within Bellevue, because we didn’t want to take attendees out of Bellevue, and we were so worried about coordinating transportation to Seattle.” AJR performing at MoPop “We were so worried about the transportation, but it turned out to be nothing.
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