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Four Ways That Corporate Meeting Planners Can Trim Budgets

Master the Event

Corporate meeting planners are always looking for creative ways that they can trim their meetings budget without losing too much of the overall program. Today, corporate meeting planners have a tough job. Of course for many corporations and associations meetings are a vital part of their operation.

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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

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They bring invaluable knowledge of the corporate culture and individual preferences to the table. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. Develop a list of multiple options from “ideal” to “acceptable.”

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

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Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. Negotiation. Event planners must be skilled in the art of negotiation. Government meetings and events.

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Are You a Great Event Planner?

Master the Event

The Duties of an Event Planner Can Be Many Here are a few articles that we’ve done regarding characteristics of an event planner: Meeting Planner Jobs – Sounds Fun, Right? Negotiation skills. There”s a fine line between a good negotiator and a dictator. A good negotiator knows when to give and when to take. Creativity.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Read More : How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers. “Now Tell a Story.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

Smart Meetings

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. of meeting space. Recently, we hosted a hybrid event that incorporated virtual options along with multiple indoor and outdoor locations at the hotel. of meeting space.

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Free Venue Finding Service

Event Industry News

Does the thought of organising a conference or corporate meeting for your company leave you in a cold sweat? We are a free hire space service and collect our charges from the owners of the conference venue or hotel that we book for you. Once you have approved of the venue, we negotiate a special rate for you within your budget.

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