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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

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MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners. He is negotiating with transportation companies, as well. Meanwhile, several hotel companies—including Loews Hotels and Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach —have increased commissions, even if only on certain properties and for a limited time.

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MPU Renamed AIMP, Vows to Lobby for Independent Planners

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Some, including Loews Hotels and Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, have increased commissions. By collecting sales information from 1,500 current members, Bruce hopes to increase the value independent planners bring to suppliers and the market.

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Introducing the 2021 Event Planning Playbook

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The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: . Ryan suggested using your event safety plan and protocol as a marketing tactic—a differentiator for your events. However, masks have become a personal fashion statement, so keep that in mind. . Pay extra attention to indemnification and insurance policies.

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Event Trends for 2019–2020

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It’s easy to fill in a site with digital panels and robots, but don’t forget that the use of the latest event technology trends just for the sake of fashion is ornamental only and unjustifiable from a financial point of view. The top 5 event marketing trends. Infusing events with hands-on experiences. The power of procurement.

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Interviews with Planners - Maxine Viktor

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Her most notable event, the Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami, is a large-scale annual fashion event that takes place in Miami, Florida, and is known for being the first to introduce established foreign designers to the U.S. When not working on her fashion week, Viktor can be found supporting various charitable causes.

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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

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In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. More : Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR? “Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

A lot of events, without actually realizing have been happening in the hybrid fashion for over the years. Businesses that wish to market their brand at events are particularly interested in hybrid events for two major reasons. . Almost all broadcasted sports matches, the Google I/O Meet etc. One is the increased reach.