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Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels

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However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. You have the most negotiating power before signing the contract. Areas for Negotiation. Related: New Audiovisual Tech Boosts Meetings. Timing is Everything.

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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

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We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes

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The Prices are Too Damn High Aguero put up a chart showing the prices of consumer products like electricity, airline fares, food, vehicles, childcare and more, highlighting that the price of everything has gone up. We know that consumers are being stretched, he said. The combination of these things is a little tricky.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

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In the past several weeks, we have welcomed tech companies, financial, a crypto-currency group , realtors and association business. Room setups are still requested to be socially distanced and we are offering food and beverage in a separate space with more room to spread out. 1,966 guest rooms; 110,000 sq. of meeting space.

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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

Attendease

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

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Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Food and beverage. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc. Food and beverages. Depending on the venue chosen for the event, the type of venue, and location, sales of food and beverages may or may not be needed.

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

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Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Effective Use of Event Tech. More : How to Event Tech Like a Pro.