Hotels Negotiating Tech 
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 4, 2019
However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The Best of the Best: Negotiating Prices: How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events. Believe it or not, we actually made an entire webinar all about how to negotiate AV prices. Negotiating is honestly the worst. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges? Check it out! Get those AV prices that you want! (16-minute
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MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Remember that time when you presented your contract terms to a vendor—perhaps a hotel, production company, tech provider, off-site venue, or speakers agency—and the vendor simply replied, "Sure, this is fine." Every negotiation has its sticking points, with some more serious than others. Printer-friendly version.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers went on strike Friday morning after contracts expired at 25 downtown convention and boutique hotels. More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels, Minimum Wage Increases. Each hotel company negotiates separately with the union.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Venue sourcing venue affordability, availability, and inflexible hotel staff contribute to the frustration of event planners. Planners expressed disappointment with venues and hotels that have raised fees while simultaneously cutting services, leading to an increased perception of unfairness and dissatisfaction.
Eventinterface
JULY 27, 2016
Try to see if you can negotiate to get a few additional permits for your guests, especially your VIP attendees. Anything is negotiable. Wi-Fi and Tech Accessibility. Is the venue a hotel or resort? Is there a hotel within a block of the venue? You also need to enquire if parking permits or passes are required.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
If actual strikes are called, they will join the more than 6,000 workers from several hotel brands on strike in Chicago since Sept. The strike vote came after months of negotiation between Unite Here Local 5 and Marriott. “Our We continue to negotiate in good faith. The Hawaii properties involved are in Honolulu and Maui.
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