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Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025

Smart Meetings

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. Ask the venue to provide a breakdown of all fees.

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Turbocharged: PPDS and Oracle Red Bull Racing continue winning formula with new multi-year Team Partner contract extension

Prestige Events Magazine

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is proud to announce a new multi-year contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming a Team Partner while continuing as the sole supplier of digital displays to the eight-time Formula One World Championship winning team for 2025 and beyond.

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Case Study: CVB Partnership Amplifies Impact at Lenovo Tech World 2024

Smart Meetings

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” AJR performing at MoPop “We were so worried about the transportation, but it turned out to be nothing. It was fine.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

Smart Meetings

Since her mother was traveling in the 1990s, laws have changed to require hotels to contract for ADA rooms, guaranteeing they will be available when the person arrives, rather than making it upon request. Transportation is another area where resources and timing are stretched. It’s a cultural fit.”

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What Meeting Planners Want: Understanding Their Needs & Pain Points

Smart Meetings

They are responsible for finding the perfect destination, securing a venue, managing logistics, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. Rising costs for venues, catering, A/V services, and transportation mean they are constantly looking for the best value. Attendees now expect more interactive and engaging events.

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How Much Should You Tip Vendors on Your Wedding Day?

EventSource

While gratuities are usually built into most vendor contracts, this isn’t always the case. Many catering companies include a service fee in their contract, so double-check before taking out your wallet to tip. Reception Waitstaff : Your contract will usually include gratuity for reception staff. Transportation.

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Case Study: CVB Partnership Amplifies Impact at Lenovo Tech World 2024

Smart Meetings

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” AJR performing at MoPop “We were so worried about the transportation, but it turned out to be nothing. It was fine.

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