SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

As soon as you know meeting registration is not meeting original forecasts: Negotiate with the hotel to release back some meeting space (if possible). If the hotel is willing and able to resell some meeting space with a small block of rooms, this can lessen some of the attrition. Our quick save?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Top Tips for Navigating the Healthcare Meeting Landscape. Plan (Much Farther!) Venues are booking up quickly and the preferred options are likely not going to be available—or what’s left will cost a premium.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. Prepare to Research : When looking for the “perfect” boutique property or unique venue, traditional search methods may not be enough.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

A tiny budget can force planners to get creative and think outside the box, but it can also mean being forced to choose between the perfect venue and a tolerable one. Is demand for meetings expected to grow? Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. So what’s a planner to do?

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. According to C&IT magazine’s article , here are a few thoughts expressed by the players in the event industry: Clients, event planners, and venue partners have set the bar at this level collectively by being able to deliver.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

She brings over 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance. Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Jeff Davidson of Breathing Space Institute gave Smart Meetings tips on what traits to look for in a speaker and how to negotiate a win-win once the speaker is secured. Negotiating 101. Negotiating price is an art based on finding benefits for all parties. And what can you do to secure them at an affordable price?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. The true test starts before you arrive at the door of the venue. By this she doesn’t just mean asking the number of people the venue will hold. Negotiate Terms.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. The top pharma event management companies offer: Strategic planning: They will work with you to determine the event’s objectives and the best ways to achieve them. It is not for commercial purposes.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. Legal expert Lisa Sommer Devlin says meeting insurance can often help cover losses if a storm makes travel impossible. Venues in cold climes are anxious for your business. What can planners do?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. I love it even more when people find ways to use our technology that we hadn’t even thought of.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? What was great, what was challenging?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. For example, you can check how people walked around the venue. It may contain the event logo, date and website, but also the actual venue, which makes reaching the destination less frustrating.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. I love it even more when people find ways to use our technology that we hadn’t even thought of.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

Still others said they were focused on devising new ways to delight attendees with creative venues, technology and agendas. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women. Some are marching, raising money and praying for causes personal and political.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Cities that devote funds and square footage to building, maintaining and expanding state-of-the-art meeting facilities reap rewards in the form of increased meetings and conventions bookings, room night sales and visitor spending. But the behemoth venue no longer feels so spacious. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure? Do the meeting planners have any recourse for services already rendered for both parties? A venue could take a position, that they don’t have to do that.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

On our company website, I indicate that, if prospective clients require venue searches, detailed budgets or detailed event plans before making a decision, there is a deductible charge. In early February, a top luxury brand contacted me to submit a proposal to facilitate and plan their executive retreat. Here’s why.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

The most professional speakers arrive in advance, work out the room logistics, meet with the production and audio-visual personnel, walk the room, give equipment a test run and, in general, make themselves thoroughly familiar with the meeting venue. Ask about this consideration when you’re in the negotiation stage.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Planning event logistics including cost, time, location, and format. Inspecting venues to ensure they align with expectations. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP): Issued by the Events Industry Council, a CMP certification is awarded to event professionals who specialize in exhibitions, conventions, and meeting planning.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Experts also discussed the trend towards increasing collaboration between venue and planners as delegates’ appetite for a customized experience grows, as well as the need for “white space” in between sessions for relaxation and networking. said Karen Ruiz from Au Courant Events, who attended the session.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers. In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative. It’s been like a blood bath, in terms of venues and providers, and it happened instantly.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Have a conversation with your contact at a potential venue about their prior experience with LGBT-friendly events and any diversity training the staff has completed. Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation. We’ll help get you started. Begin with Location.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for? Where to find him? Reach out to Mr.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

I started my career as a not-for-profit association planner for nine years, moved to the venue supplier side for five years as an in-house planner. This experience has allowed me to be well versed in all areas of planning from both sides. You would never have found a job position for a meeting planner back in the 90s.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. Areas of expertise include conference business models, strategy, attendance marketing, sponsorship programs, and meeting technology. What is he known for?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?” Flexibility and a pleasant attitude surely can’t hurt.”. — “Negotiating With a Hotel,” May/June 1991. Informal, Yet Aggressive.

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