Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

Conference 246

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 246

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

Education 79

Education Meeting Planning Food and Beverage Meetings 79

SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Mitigate Risks Identify and plan for potential risks to your event to avoid issues. Consider risks related to attendance, sponsorship, logistics, and technology and establish contingency plans. Fourth, focus on data-driven decision-making.

Management 130

Management Meetings Risk Management Technology 130

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”.

Financial 95

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Hotels were a recurring topic, as planners noted a decrease in the ability to negotiate contracts, along with pressures associated with lowered commissions and increased competition for space. When Marriott-owned organizations are the only game in town, your choices and the ability to negotiate goes down to zero. Hotel negotiations.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

Mutz agrees that sustained interactions help us to better know people. In 2016, the Risk Management Society held two community-service days at its Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. They lack continuity or commitment, or shared responsibility over time. We come and go as we please. ” —John Graham.

2016 40

2016 2014 Conference 2006 40