Eventinterface

JULY 14, 2016

Experienced hospitality sales and marketing industry expert, Jasmine Eldeen, shares her advice on how Meeting and Conference Planners can overcome the challenges of a seller and supplier market. Right now, it’s becoming a sellers and suppliers market. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Negotiate a clause about what will make an event financially important to go forward and negotiate based on that.”. Instead, talk about concerns of people canceling and negotiate at what point it doesn’t work. Fee Negotiation. Read More : Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing. That doesn’t help you.

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MPI

JUNE 7, 2023

​Tyra Warner, CMP, PhD, JD (MPI North Florida Chapter), chair of the department of hospitality, tourism & Culinary Arts at the College of Coastal Georgia, offers an advanced glimpse into her WEC23 session “Just in Time Planner’s Contract Workshop – It’s All About You.”

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

. • The event must qualify as a “citywide” by attracting a pre-defined minimum number of delegates that’s proportional to the inventory of the city’s hotels, event facilities, and wider hospitality infrastructure. If an organizer accepts the bid, the host city and Destination Canada will negotiate a partnership agreement.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? Turn the RFP into a Marketing Tool Making your RFP as detailed as possible is also a good idea. Remember, everything is open for negotiation so make sure you are getting what you’re paying for.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. Creating Win-Win Situations.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2023

The latest MPI Meetings Outlook survey reports outstanding prospects for business in 2023, but the trials of a hotel seller’s market and staffing issues aren’t going away. However, a strong counterpoint to the respondents’ confidence is data on ongoing staffing issues and, for planners, the challenges of the seller’s market.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners. Recognizing Impact.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. If your position was eliminated, you have options in and out of the hospitality industry. Is it possible to turn a layoff into an opportunity? Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost and more notices may be on the horizon.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Underwood shared that, overall, hotel rates are up 38% since before the pandemic and properties are less likely to negotiate day rates or minimums than pre-Covid as they are under pressure from increased labor and operating costs. The other way a tight labor market impacts meetings is in transportation. Inflationary Realities.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. Is there a distinct difference between what your organization offers vs. a Convention and Visitor Bureau or Destination Marketing Organization?

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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. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

markets have seen especially strong occupancy rates driven by group demand, while forward bookings through the end of 2023 are well above last year’s pace. Economic observers had predicted a mild recession in Q4 that would stunt travel demand, thus boosting room availability and cost negotiability. The top 25 U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

One of them, “Must Have Contract Clauses,” was led by attorney Joshua Grimes, who touched on the latest in contract negotiations, such as force majeure clause changes, F&B cost increases, security issues and new laws ahead. You can negotiate it back in, but what’s the difference? Let’s look at Covid. We want them to grow.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 26, 2023

Attendees first checked in the same way they would on the Resy app, then were taken inside the tent, where they received a hot hand towel, water and a black-and-white cookie from Russ & Daughters—all nods to Resy’s hospitality chops. Resy negotiated with its restaurant partners to hold the reservations for dates two weeks out.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

Hospitality Riders. Some other big items that we look for in the hospitality riders are: expectations around green rooms. Some other big items that we look for in the hospitality riders are: expectations around green rooms. NEVER sign a contract before seeing and reviewing both the hospitality and technical riders.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. Hospitality and event industry workers were among the most affected by the pandemic. For example, you can repurpose your event content for future marketing efforts or monetize your live stream. in the last year.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

To help cut through the thicket of contractual issues within this landscape, three longtime meeting negotiators—Tyra Warner, Lauren Andrews, and Jeff Duncan—held a discussion at the recent IMEX America show in Las Vegas that detailed several planner strategies for getting the event elements they need at prices their bosses can live with.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2024

The result: Less negotiability for meetings. CoStar also expects acceleration of the group market in spring 2024 as well as in September through early November 2024. However, it’s not just competition from other meeting groups that has planners in a tough spot as they negotiate contract terms for their 2024 events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Negotiating for the Win-win. Ryan Dohrn, president of Brain Swell Media , reframed the art of negotiation as a basic skill that can be improved with practice and perspective. Negotiation is not an act of war, it is an act of discovery,” Dohrn explained. Check out all the fun photos from the event here !

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

This is a certificate course in event management that expands your knowledge and site management capabilities, strategic planning, event marketing and design, and other content areas. Courses cover managing the financial aspects of overseas events, negotiating with suppliers, and more. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The study labels this a sellers’ market and notes the impacts that accompanied the recent round of mergers and acquisitions in the hospitality industry. A majority (65 percent) of respondents in North America said that contract negotiations are more challenging now. percent, the highest expected increase in the world.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

Her AV provider rented equipment from the in-house company and negotiated pricing on their own. Chamber of Commerce website, jobs that require in-person attendance and traditionally have lower wages have had a more difficult time retaining workers — the hospitality industry has had one of the highest quit rates since November 2020.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The most powerful tool available for hospitality professionals looking for their next job might be there waiting right on their phones. Social media apps are one of the easiest ways to connect with your network, find job listings and market yourself—if you do it right. Optimize Your Profile. More : Out of Crisis, New Jobs are Born. “I

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

That is why it is important for the leaders, policy makers, marketing and IT specialists and many other professionals to always stay up to date. Smart hospital requires management, administration, IT and other specialists that keep it running. That is why it is important to keep up to date with the latest marketing trends and tools.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Wyboston Lakes Resort directors share their trends and wishes for 2025 Technology will remain pivotal, not just for operations but for creating immersive experiences, says Louisa Watson, Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead. Marketing efforts will need to emphasise genuine sustainability practices.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 27, 2023

Once you connect, expect a “Rider” listing all the equipment, hospitality, and venue needs. While non-negotiable, meeting these requirements will set the stage for a spectacular show! Creative events require creative marketing!

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. A huge piece of the expected 5-10% increase in meetings and events demand is the escalating willingness of brands to invest in events as a marketing channel. Industry Performance Trends. Key Takeaway for Venues.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Impressive stats: Through market analysis and vendor negotiations, I’ve been able to restructure our costing and increase our average program margin by 15 percent while still providing the same value to our clients. I’m also honored to have played an integral part in three events that each won an ADMEI achievement award.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Finding your hotel target market group segment is crucial to success, and it all starts with the type of events that your space is best suited for. Yet as more of the hospitality industry begins to offer similar programs, competition will inevitably spur evolution within these programs. The takeaway? ” 17.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Good days start with a great cup of coffee, and the coffee industry has over the past few years gained strength providing the market with great coffee menu choices.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 15, 2024

The latest hotel data finds that rate increases are more than making up for today's meetings market not yet being back to its pre-pandemic volume. These figures come from the recently released Hospitality Group & Business Performance Index from industry-research firm Knowland and travel-technology provider Amadeus.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. More : 6 Smart Moves: Wellness Edition.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

Knowland and Amadeus combined their data to provide a better understanding of meeting demand by market segment plus average meeting attendance, total event space used, and other elements. The next edition of the Knowland/Amadeus Hospitality Group & Business Performance Index, featuring data from Q2 2023, will be released in late summer.

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