Smart Meetings
MARCH 21, 2025
Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. By negotiating F&B pricing upfront, planners can ensure a cost cap clause to avoid dramatic price hikes. When negotiating transportation contracts, look for fuel surcharges and make sure there is a liability.
Smart Meetings
JULY 19, 2022
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that transportation prices are 36.14% higher in 2022 than they were in 2016. . One feature of myCWT is access to each client company’s corporate negotiated rates and preferred suppliers. Frustrated by the overwhelmingly high price of travel, more people are turning to trains for transportation.
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
“We had AJR coming to perform, and we spent so much time with Marty trying to find something within Bellevue, because we didn’t want to take attendees out of Bellevue, and we were so worried about coordinating transportation to Seattle.” AJR performing at MoPop “We were so worried about the transportation, but it turned out to be nothing.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Sustainability Is Non-Negotiable More planners are prioritizing eco-conscious venues and destinations. Takeaway Tip: Suppliers who embrace these trends and market them effectively in their RFPs, proposals, and promotional materials will stand out as trusted partners for meeting planners.
Eventmobi
MARCH 19, 2025
You may also negotiate with vendors like your venue and catering company to decrease costs. Investigate which time of year venues have the lowest rates, and try to choose a convenient location for attendees to minimize transportation costs. Many software providers have affordable options geared toward nonprofits and associations.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
“We had AJR coming to perform, and we spent so much time with Marty trying to find something within Bellevue, because we didn’t want to take attendees out of Bellevue, and we were so worried about coordinating transportation to Seattle.” AJR performing at MoPop “We were so worried about the transportation, but it turned out to be nothing.
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