Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. We skipped to the good part—Negotiating Rooms: Cancellation, Attrition, Rebooking and Reselling — where the big idea is planning for contingencies. They even flew in some of the rovers for people to see.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience focused on setting and reaching event goals When some of the most productive meeting professionals in the world meet in majestic The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for three days of education, inspiration and networking, the experience has to be over the top. “We

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Transparency is an asset when negotiating with vendors Incentive packages have greatly improved over the years in both quality and customization. Using transparency in your negotiation process isn’t just appropriate, it is often expected, as many vendors offer a surprising amount of flexibility.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 26, 2021

Beginning May 3, Bradshaw will release an episode each Monday of the month that will touch on different behaviors and norms of in-person meetings, such as handshakes, decision-making and negotiation , and will provide insight on how to master them. More from Jonathan Bradshaw : The Unexpected Behavior Powering Exceptional Business Events. “In

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2018

More : 5 Tips for Negotiating Your Best Salary. Besides possibly not sufficiently advocating for yourself, not negotiating on your own behalf may lead to questions about your ability to manage, especially as you move up in your organization. Get illogical and don’t impose boundaries on your possibilities.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

And if you don’t understand the quote, it can be tricky to know how to negotiate on the price , or if you hold any power to negotiate whatsoever! Get started with negotiating AV prices by: Learning AV lingo. If you don’t see that piece of equipment on site, then you are in good standing to negotiate with your vendor.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 3, 2019

Woman in Events: The Importance of Educational Events for Professional Development. . Our latest content article comes from a woman working in the event industry talking about the value of continued education. Educational events give professionals the platform to connect and collaborate with others in the industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Whether the playing field is national politics, a Southern California crime scene or a hotel contract negotiation, leading with love, empathy and respect is the fast track to building relationships across what might otherwise feel like unfathomable divides, according to keynote Corporal Ryan Tillman.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. 13 and welcomed over 1,000 attendees and exhibitors.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Increasing Efforts on Client Education.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2020

Education Experience. One positive outcome of this crisis is a greater focus on quality over quantity of education sessions. The education content should be significantly streamlined and delivered in digestible bursts. When all is clear we’ll be seeing more large-group experiences designed to rally the industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Go through the agenda and mark educational presentations you don’t want to miss on your calendar starting with Smart Monday, powered by MPI, where t racks are broken out with a focus on updating skills in association, corporate and agency sectors. Hosted buyers should have already scheduled their appointments through the app.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We are making educated guesses, based on the cards we can see, about what will come up next in the 2020 deck. Your value was never in the beauty of your exhibit hall layout or your ability to negotiate a good hotel rate. My association may be doing all-virtual meetings for another year. Or something else altogether.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2023

The estimated 5,000 people in attendance had their choice of education sessions focused on everything from AI to Gen Z while the keynotes narrowed in on how leveraging what makes you special is the key to success. “We A total of 13,000 hotel rooms and 300 restaurants are within walking distance of this meeting treasure trove.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

We all know catering can be the largest expense on the master account, but we don’t realize the several areas that can be negotiated to stretch your catering budget. This is substantially less than the 75 to 80% profit in the rooms department and is enough leeway to allow you to negotiate catering prices for your group.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

We are bringing the world to the nation’s capital to focus on education, learning and commitment. Washington Convention Center, with new educational offerings on the expo floor. Look for insights on budgeting, negotiations, what motivates attendees, legislation impacting the industry and how to give people what they want.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Despite the event contract process being rushed, since the height of Covid, Grimes says things have relaxed a bitand its better to stay relaxed and negotiate a good contract than to be in a hurry and sign a bad one. Why should they negotiate? That could depend on what part of the country you’re in. They have no incentive.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. How is the delivery of ongoing education changing? How has that changed over time?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

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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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. That said, conventions also aim to educate attendees via speeches, panels, and workshops. These aim to educate attendees on tech ideas and products while also encouraging networking. Might we suggest EventMobi?

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The MICE

MARCH 27, 2025

The annual conference plays a key role in AERs broader strategy: strengthening its members, fostering ongoing education, and collectively developing innovative solutions for current and future challenges. By bundling demand, AER was able to negotiate outstanding conditions with partners for its members. registered association).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

That just left the logistics of negotiating, planning and communicating a move from January to June for the 2022 Winter Show in Anaheim, combining with the planned Nashville Summer Show and moving the 2023 Winter Show from January to April to get closer to back on schedule. The team was committed to finding a way to make it happen.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When a client objects, saying that it’s too costly, Analog goes to the host venue to negotiate splitting or covering the cost. Not everyone is on board with sustainability and part of Analog’s work is education. We’re still in a big education period with them, saying, ‘Here are three simple things you can do,” he said.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

Education Is Key. Much like everything in life, the more educated you are on a matter, the better you’ll do. Take it from Chief Event Einstein himself, Will Curran – “for me, one of the number one best tips as far as how to save money is to start to get educated” Let’s get to it! .

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Read More : Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. The industry has begun finding value in nontraditional backgrounds and experiences that align well with the needs of the event team, but at the end of the day, not every educational and career pathway will naturally lead to the events industry. Evolutionary Changes.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns. more on average than their similarly educated and experienced non-union counterparts. Many of Unite Here’s goals concern taking care of their hospitality workers.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

Don’t shy away from your role as an expert – take the initiative to educate your clients on the typical processes involved in managing an event and provide them with a realistic understanding of the costs for various services. Its also vital to clearly communicate limitations upfront.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Personalisation has taken over the world, and with the ever-increasing flow of information and education data, AI, etc., Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. this trend will only keep growing. The power of procurement.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. We skipped to the good part—Negotiating Rooms: Cancellation, Attrition, Rebooking and Reselling — where the big idea is planning for contingencies. They even flew in some of the rovers for people to see.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need? Pin a dollar amount to that need, then talk to the hotel about your budget and see what they can offer.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With a computer and internet connection, you have access to a world of education. In your spare time, turn your attention to a virtual meetings education. Of course, a host of continuing education and certification courses are available for the meeting and events industry.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

If you can’t get the hotel concessions your stakeholders are expecting, it’s in your best interest to educate them about the current landscape. Let’s face it, being on either side of the table in hotel-contract negotiations is tough these days. Here’s how one meeting professional does it. Where does that leave planners?

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Educating guests and staff about sustainable practices is key. Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. At Billesley, incorporating electric vehicle charging points signified a dedication to facilitating sustainable transportation options – this aligns with the growing trend toward sustainable travel. It’s a mindset.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Taking place on 19-20 June, The Meetings Show features a jam-packed programme with a stellar line up of meeting and event suppliers from across the globe, a thought-provoking education programme, and countless networking opportunities. There is something for everyone, whether just starting out in the industry or a senior leader.

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