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Q&A: Mark Cooper at 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange

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Inside IACC’s vision for a smarter, greener future in meetings and hospitality Attendees at this years 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, Texas, were in for an exciting experience. Thats why we include speakers on negotiation, influence and professional development. MC Food waste management is a core focus.

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15 Big, Bold Trade Show Ideas from EMS 2025

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Negotiate budgets like a pro. If you dont have a national sales rep, youre not negotiating, says Strickler-Vazquez about negotiating with event venues. Tapping an industry partner as an advocate can also bring negotiating power. Negotiate on ideas a venue or property can sell to others. Custom images on beer foam?

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

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Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. “I think it goes to the wisdom of making sure you lock in food and beverage prices as early as you can, Warner offered. This helps to demonstrate consistent room block fulfillment and possibly negotiate better terms.

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Contract Clauses You Need in 2025

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Tyra Warner, assistant professor and department chair of Hospitality and Tourism Management at College of Coastal Georgia, has seen hotel negotiations from every angle. in hospitality. in hospitality. You don’t want inferior food product, but you need to manage prices, so it is difficult, she says.

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Budget for an Event

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Navigating these differing views requires diplomacy and negotiation skills, as disagreements can potentially lead to conflicts or jeopardize the event’s success if not adequately addressed. In-house Services: Some venues simplify planning by bundling services like food or decorations. Approach multiple vendors.

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Event Contracts: What to Watch in 2025

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Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

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Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. Gratuities Minimums for food and beverage. Smart Meetings sat down with Darryl B. How many comp rooms are available?

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