Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

How would you handle an unanticipated budget increase of $40,000 because the venue’s contract had fine print that dictated your client had to use the in-house preferred supplier for all breakout rooms? a consulting agency dedicated to reviewing and negotiating balanced event contracts. Register for webinar. Register for webinar.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all. Leverage technology.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Sign up for a free trial.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 12, 2020

Global, national and local governments are all over the board on prescribed actions, from declaring states of emergency to barring travel. Many organizations are banning business travel altogether, with large companies mandating that employees work virtually and educational institutions closing campuses to students and staff.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Finding and booking an appropriate event venue 2. 5 Ways to Streamline Corporate Event Planning Corporate event planners have a lot on their plates—from negotiating with venues and vendors to designing memorable experiences that “wow” attendees. Creating and adhering to a realistic event budget 3.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2021

The virtual site tour for Excel London features a series of videos for different venues within the complex. But planners still face an immediate challenge: booking meeting venues while travel remains off the table for many organizations and destinations. We don’t always have the time or budget to look at all the venues.

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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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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. Being firm and ensuring the wording of your speaker contract outlines what speaker readiness entails can save you from having to wake up a hungover speaker!

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. The choice of venue has to be based on the clear requirements that your event sets in terms of size, lighting, network capabilities, etc. When to start looking for a venue. The best tips for selecting a conference venue.

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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. . Some key details within the terms of the agreement may include: Travel.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The risk of contracting COVID-19 during a grocery store masked visit is far less than the overall risk for everyone in the U.S. Rather, they want to know if attending the event will significantly (defined by them) increase their likelihood of contracting COVID-19. I promised to publicize the venues that had made these upgrades.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel? The biggest challenge is all the travel restrictions around the world, especially if we handle international groups. You always need a backup.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 16, 2020

As COVID-19 wanes and people begin meeting again, what should planners know about precautions venues must take to ensure clean, safe spaces? He offered insight into how venues can make sure their spaces are ready for meetings. Class 2: Someone in the venue has had recent contact with an infected person.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2023

There are many variables to consider when selecting a venue for your upcoming conference. From picking a host city to setting a budget and understanding the parking situation, here’s an essential venue-shopping checklist we’ve compiled to better detail the process. Is it the destination or convenience?

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Dozens of factors go into the venue selection process. Meeting Planners need to make an informed decision based on what each venue has to offer in terms of accommodations, location, pricing and availability. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. Venues vary significantly.

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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

“I would start with the major milestones and then fill in other detailed tasks.” — Heather Pilcher Assuming you have a year in advance to plan (which you won’t always), our guests recommend you start with big-ticket items like hotel contracts, catering, event registration due dates, etc. How do you manage travel logistics for large groups?

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

president of Philadelphia-based Grimes Law Offices, LLC, says that it’s commonly written into meeting contracts that either party has 10 days after a natural disaster or other “act of God” incident to invoke force majeure and cancel an event. But most contracts these days are the result of compromise.” Joshua Grimes, Esq.,

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

So, for both private and business events, you’ll need to build value and interest that will sway your attendees to toss aside their sweatpants and decide that the benefits of attending your event outweigh any possible travel risk. If your event has a global reach, you’ll want to consider the travel restrictions in the U.S.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We may eventually tame the pandemic by developing effective and inexpensive antivirals and making them widely available to those contracting COVID-19. Two important caveats are that I’m assuming travelers: Are fully vaccinated; and. Airline travel seems reasonably safe these days. Train travel has a similar risk exposure.

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Milestone Events Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

But the one that seems to stand out the most is the venue. Here is how to pick the perfect wedding venue that suits all your needs. The Essentials For How To Pick A Wedding Venue. One of the most important things to consider when you are looking for your perfect wedding venue is how large you want your wedding to be.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Bray Leino Events has been awarded the Event Management Services contract for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, now set to take place in October 2021. Sustainability is now higher on the agenda than ever before, with 80% of the UK public concerned about climate change, and 30% minimising air travel in order to reduce carbon emissions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With global business travel rebounding and expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024 , the company is preemptively offering complimentary hotel room block sourcing and contracting services to clients as an extension of that commitment. with a network of 39 locations across nine global cities.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

In April, Discover The Palm Beaches partnered with the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) to host an in-person event to discuss what factors are driving buyer decisions for incentive travel. Companies looking to reinstate incentive travel also considered the industries of prospective participants in the incentive programs.

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue? So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Tripleseat Tripleseat is a software company that delivers event management solutions for the hospitality industry, targeting restaurants, hotels, and venues. Additionally, Tripleseat provides features for online booking, guest management, and direct communication between venues and clients.

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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. Avoid the Elaborate.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Price and availability are the main considerations when choosing a venue, but Tyra Hilliard, Esq., If you had to justify in court why you chose a particular venue, what would you say? Research crime information for the venue’s neighborhood on apps such as CrimeMapping. Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 29, 2022

Bowling Green is Your Venue! Think about it: individuals are taking part of their work schedule traveling away from their jobs and their families to attend your event. When coordinating a conference today you need an event venue team who you can trust. It’s easy with one contact, one contract, and one price.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

The Playbook provides three valuable tools for venue scouting. . Reopening tracker that describes travel, gathering, and mask restrictions by state. Selecting an event venue. The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: . Event risk assessment planning tool. 90-day global event tracker.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2024

For the highly paid speaker with the demanding schedule, Kleinfeld says it’s important the contract covers what happens for no-shows and how compensation will be handled in that circumstance. “If Working with Security Personnel “Just about any level-A speaker is going to be traveling with security,” Kleinfeld continues.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Again, it depended on whether the applicable contract contained a force majeure provision and whether that provision was the “long” or “short” form (i.e. Read More : Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? laundry list of specific events vs. broad catch-all language).

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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.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. The talent buyers, general managers and sales team all work together to make mutually beneficial decisions for the venues and the clients.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Host Virtual, Hybrid or a Series of Satellite Events Research by MeetGreen shows that air travel by attendees, speakers or sponsors accounts for 70% of an event’s carbon footprint. Meaning, reducing travel is one of the easiest and most significant ways to make a large environmental impact. If possible, identify outdoor venue options.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

But what you may not realize is that there’s another element that can really help or hinder the success of your event: the venue. A great venue can make up for so-so entertainment (as long as the rest of the event goes smoothly). How to Pick Right Venue For Your Event’s Entertainment. Size Matters. Entertainer’s Needs.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2022

On 20th July, EMA collaborated with Hire Space on a panel exploring how we can maximise venue relationships to deliver exceptional event experiences in a post pandemic landscape. Our corporates expressed frustration at long response times from venues, with one of our corporates suggesting that this may be due to lighter teams on the ground.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2024

Seeking a global footprint, FCM M&E has partnered with Hubli to offer clients an online tool featuring more than 200,000 venues worldwide. Called FCM Venue Finder, the product is based on Hubli’s site-search platform which includes controls for client-booking policies related to cost, sustainability, and other requirements.

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