Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’s Smart Chat Live!, Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. 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. Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers.

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International Institute of Event Management

JUNE 18, 2020

critical piece of event planning is developing the initial contract that your client will enter into. A contract legally binds your client to your company. This contract assists your company to prevent monetary losses. The contract should include a due date for the initial deposit. Cancellation Terms. .

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. Before going into the meat of what a contract should contain, it is important to know that you should never agree to provide event services without a contract.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Convene Refer-a-Friend Program to offer up to $12,500 in cash payments for eligible referred business Convene , a global hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces, today announced that it has launched its Refer-a-Friend program to incentivize individuals to refer new business to the company.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

BEOs (sometimes referred to as run sheets) allow you to provide critical details that everyone involved in any event MUST have at their fingertips – whether they are a bartender, catering manager, security staff member, event planner, other vendor, or even your client. Contract/proposal signature statuses.

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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.). Contact venue hosts, and discuss the details. Explore venue capabilities (lighting, audio-visual effects, capacity, and more). Compare pricing. Narrow down the list. Conclusion.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

You are going to want to tuck these tips away for easy reference, because while the industry will come back, it will take time. Faced with a haze of uncertainty, the meeting planner has to make the “go” and “how to go” decisions, but the responsibility to do the right thing is shared by venue, community and guest alike.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Talk with your venue and supplier partners to ensure they are aligned with your position on event guidelines and that they, too, are prepared to mitigate risks. Have you confirmed that your venue has their GBAC STAR Accreditation and that they are prepared to execute cleanliness and safety measures? Finances and Contracting.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Historically, force majeure events were commonly referred to as an “Act of God” or something beyond your control that prevented or made performance of one’s obligations “impossible, impracticable, or illegal.” Next, double-check and confirm whether the notice period was proper and the actual notice was made in compliance with the contract.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost. Convention Services Manager , a venue’s (usually a hotel) point person for coordinating major events and conventions. Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with.

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Look for opportunities to save on bulk orders or multi-event vendor contracts. For each event, conduct a risk assessment to spot potential vulnerabilities across factors like venue (power outages, WiFi issues), vendors (delivery issues, staffing shortages), and attendance ( lower than expected registration ). Did we stay within budget?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023. You can’t get out of your contract under the force majeure clause.” “The Sheak continued, “The short form is usually not advisable. Force Majeure.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . The accessibility section refers to adhering to the schedule of the event.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Have you ever worked at my wedding venue before? May I have a list of references or a link to reviews? Venue manager? Remember, a photographer should never hesitate to provide you with references or a written contract, and they should make you feel comfortable and excited about your wedding photos. Coordinator?

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like? Book an event venue.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Venues such as Wyndham Hotels are hearing the call and putting wellness front and center as they promote their groups and meetings product.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2019

Did you know that venues can receive kickbacks for referring their in-house vendor? For those who don’t really understand, a lot of times, the in-house AV company is contracted by the hotel in a relationship that allows them to kind of work together. In-House AV Company Gives Venue Kickbacks. Makes sense right?

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Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

You’ll also want to spend this time reviewing your contract. More specifically, what the contract does or does not include. But it’s better to keep these piles of contracts, vendor agreements, and proposals organized and out of sight until needed. Form relationships with wedding event venues. Streamline wedding paperwork.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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EventUp

AUGUST 4, 2020

I try to make the most out of work trips by cramming as many hotel and venue site visits as I can into my schedule while I’m in a city. Pro tip: if your event reoccurs in a specific city each year, or if you know you do a lot of events in a specific city, spend a day after your event looking at different and possible venues!

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It should also be displayed within the event app at all times for reference. It should also be displayed within the event app at all times for reference. For example: What type of WiFi security does your venue provide? The ability to have participants agree to your Terms of Use.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy. Andrea Vallencourt, Owner and Venue Director, Clay Theatre.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When people come to us in search of a venue management software solution , they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors Tripleseat and Caterease. And these are necessary questions to ask in the early stages while you are researching event management software for your event venue, restaurant or hotel. Additional Fee.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

Encoding the planning sessions and reporting on the day of event can create an internal record to refer to for future events. Public relations outreach, as such outreach may be stipulated in speaker and partner contracts. THE RISK FACTORS TO CONSIDER Risk management involves a lot of aspects.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request. In a new study by Allseated, “ Mitigating Risks in The Change Request Process for Event Planning ,” the divide between how event venues and planners view change requests was examined.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

Project managers, accountants, designers, and so much more and while we are not lawyers we deal with a lot contracts. Corporate Event Contracts. While we are not lawyers, we should be involved in reviewing contracts, especially if before they are signed. We need to be aware of some of the key deliverables for our entertainment.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

There are other costs (usually outlined on the contract rider) that you’re responsible for covering, and if you’re not careful, these costs can snowball until you’re way over-budget. Travel refers to the flight costs for the entertainer and whoever travels with them. Lock down the contract. So what are some of these extra costs?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. Did attendees find dead zones in the venue? Make notes as detailed as possible so when you refer back there isn’t much guessing. . For essential you want to cover the basics about your connection, speeds, venue details, and WiFi needs.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Outside, they could visit the Papaya Juice Bar, a reference to the team’s papaya orange color, with a design inspired by a McLaren Formula 1 race engineer booth. Over at the Levi’s Austin store, the space was converted into Formula 1-inspired pit lane , with the Levi’s x McLaren Racing collection featured in custom-wrapped displays.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

I lived through contracting it and it sucked. The same elevated expectations apply to destinations and venues. Optometrists refer to 20-20 as perfect vision and clarity. I know the meetings industry looks dark right now and the future is unclear. COVID-19 is real and it is devastating.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional. Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Meeting Venue. Where so ever place the event is happening at, it is known as the meeting venue. Enabling the staff and all the attendees to travel to the venue and back to the accommodation and vice versa by the means of shuttle bus services is quite an important point here. . . Finding the most convenient venue.

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