Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Master the Negotiation. Once you have made the ask, the work of negotiation begins. Since pre-negotiation often determines the outcome, Fragale laid out the work that needs to happen before the conversation. Let the emotions go and don’t take a no personally. It might just be the wrong timing. Get used to being uncomfortable.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 9, 2019

Webster’s Dictionary defines negotiation as “the act or process of having a discussion in order to reach an agreement.” According to veteran hospitality attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin, “Negotiating is about bargaining power. More : Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts. Makes sense, but what does it really mean?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Smart Meetings Inclusive Experience at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa this week started with the hospitality basics. Authentic connections made with respect paved the way for business getting done The most important deliverable for a meeting is that everyone feels welcome. Everything else depends on that.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

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. She suggests clauses that stipulate, Any material used is the sole, original intellectual property of the speaker.

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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 ! he asked.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

The fine print for negotiating win-win agreements. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “ A Legal Guide to Partnering with Suppliers ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, a 25-year veteran hospitality contracts lawyer, shared key insights into negotiating win-win agreements with suppliers. But writing them can be a tricky business.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Read More : How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

So, how are speakers preparing for the future of meetings and events ? And I even created a Stay Safe T-Shirt project in support of the many hospitality professionals that are making masks for health providers in need. Then, I wondered, what my speaker friends were doing in quarantine. However, this is a different animal.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. The hospitality industry lost key players throughout the pandemic and is still working to match pre-pandemic levels of expertise as they recruit and train new professionals.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Their curriculums typically consist of courses, such as experience design, event marketing, event financing, venue management, agreement negotiating, and more.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2020

That is why at a recent Smart Meetings Virtual Experience event, negotiation speaker Linda Swindling took the time to instruct meeting planners on the secrets of ASKing for what you want…so you can deliver what attendees need. The biggest reason is often that you might not be liked, trusted or respected enough…yet. Ask for Yourself.

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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. Think Short and Sweet.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Smart hospital requires management, administration, IT and other specialists that keep it running. The image of hospitals and medical facilities is constantly changing and marketing teams are making every endeavor to raise their profile. What: The Smart Hospital Summit. Is it worth attending a healthcare summit ? Management.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. Food is associated with nurturing, so this is an opportunity for the host to illustrate thoughtful hospitality. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers. Choosing a menu is also a detailed task.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

You’re supposed to be negotiating one complete document rather than a contract and an addendum. More : Lisa Sommer Devlin on Advanced Hotel Contract Negotiations. You’re not changing any real terms of the contract; you’re clarifying something that you left out. More : J.D. Devlin: Contracts Made Easy.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Learn negotiation tips to help you get a better contract. Speaker Bio: Lisa Sommer Devlin’s legal practice has concentrated in hospitality law for 25 years. She speaks at countless industry events and was named a 2012 “Best in Class” speaker by PCMA.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

A popular industry podcast, Meetings Podcast covers a wide variety of topics, from special event planning, to event logistics, AV assistance and event speakers. The Northstar Meetings Group hosts this podcast covering a variety of themes and topics that are top-of-mind for event organizers and hospitality professionals. PlannersPod.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Nearby, Haven Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa started welcoming guests back on July 11 with increased cleaning regimens and—just in case—easy access to on-call doctors, nearby hospitals and local pharmacies (with room delivery service). Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success. An excellent example is the Pernod Ricard hospitality platform. Negotiate pricing, review legal stipulations, and assess technical requirements.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

AV suppliers work with an array of event technology, including conference calling equipment, high-def video screens, speaker setups, lighting design, and more. Identify contract items you like, dislike, or may want to negotiate and prepare to discuss them with the vendor in a final meeting before booking.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Plan for guest engagement and hospitality. Negotiate terms. Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE, who in addition to teaching classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, serves as a faculty adviser for the school’s hospitality, tourism, and events management department. It could be managing speakers. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. Ogbeide, Ph.D.,

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Unlike other event management roles where the goal is typically to generate revenue on behalf of the organizer, corporate event planning typically works to achieve multiple objectives, ranging from customer engagement and product demos to team building and hospitality. That’s why you develop a contingency plan.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Connect with your local Chamber of Commerce or hospitality and tourism office to uncover partnership opportunities, local interest levels, and regional marketing channels.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In 2007, when Christopher Nassetta was tapped as president and CEO of Hilton, the hospitality giant was clearly ripe for a makeover. What are you most concerned about in terms of the business-events and hospitality industries? Christopher Nassetta. In fact, recent research by the U.S.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

I love a little bit of everything — the planning, the communication with vendors, speakers and sponsors, the creative aspects, the cyclical nature of the job, and my co-workers. Love working with hospitality people, and seeing a meeting go well. Making relationships with speakers and clients. Negotiating contracts.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

I’ve been in this industry for longer than I’d care to admit, and lots of fantastic people are creative and considerate, but for some reason Eddie’s thoughtfulness in finding me a second option and leaving a note taped to it really struck me as the type of hospitality we all should be striving for every day. Special Mentions. Laura Campbell.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Planning a conference involves curating content, managing speakers, organizing sessions, and ensuring that the flow of the event supports learning and interaction.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. The right speakers can bring life to an event. It could be a motivational speaker or a subject matter expert. Get a video recording of speakers’ previous presentations and make sure they are apt for the event and good at content delivery.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

How shifting trends will impact meetings and hotels in 2017 was the hot topic debated by a panel of five meetings and hospitality leaders led by Dan Berger from Social Tables. Not only is it versatile, but the imaged-based content eliminates the need to translate pages of text for international shows. Industry Trends.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This involves budgeting, generating ideas, booking guest speakers, and engaging with vendors and sponsors. However, the BLS says most event professionals do earn a bachelor’s in event planning (or something similar, such as public relations, hospitality management, or business administration). Generally, the answer is no.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Some people move into event management from related areas such as marketing, hospitality, PR or arts administration. Some approaches event organisers use when faced with budgets constraints is to negotiate with vendors, explore cost-effective alternatives and also consider sponsorships.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

October The Event Planner Expo October 10 - 12, 2023 – New York, NY The Event Planner Expo is the leading trade show for the events and hospitality industry. Be inspired and learn from 85+ disruptive speakers from the world’s leading organizations. Find the complete list of host cities here.

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