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Managing Disruption Clauses

SmartMeetings

Expert negotiator tips for managing policy changes in uncertain times Other than expensive, unreliable Wi-Fi, there are few things meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty. She watches everything from food supply chain disruptions, new or rising hotel fees and where to get the best value for your program.

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Managing Disruption Clauses

SmartMeetings

Expert negotiator tips for managing policy changes in uncertain times Other than expensive, unreliable Wi-Fi, there are few things meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty. She watches everything from food supply chain disruptions, new or rising hotel fees and where to get the best value for your program.

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Ensure Your Meeting Gets the Service It Deserves

SmartMeetings

First, says Steve Enselein, senior vice president of events for Hyatt Hotels, planners should ask during the site-selection process about the training the service staff receives, as well as the average tenure of staff at the property. Limit Precons to 6 or 8 People.

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How Charlotte Is Preparing to Host the Republican National Convention

PCMA Convene

Many initial ideas for change were what Butts described as “low-hanging, common-sense fruit” such as replacing buffet lines, eliminating serve-yourself charcuterie tables for food-and-beverage service, and developing alternative plans for seating requirements in consultation with the fire marshal. Managing Human Nature.

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5 Event Management Principles Every Planner Should Know (But Most Don’t)

Event Leadership Institute

ELI runs a 10 week online course on Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Learning proper project management skills. Different people manage projects differently, and it’s critical to map out a game plan that properly manages client expectations with event deliverables. Keeping up with new software.

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What Does A Wedding with 50 Guests Look Like?

Milestone Events Group

Having a small wedding with 50 guests also allows you more money to spend on essential things like good food, good drinks, and beautiful decorations. Having a smaller wedding may allow you more funds to pay for a specialty bar/beverage, which is always memorable for your guests. . Catering can range from $65 to $120 per person.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia.

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