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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

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The sticky details and specific wording make for important safeguards for planners as well as suppliers in ensuring everyone gets what they want out of the partnership. Developing a solid relationship with everyone involved in the contract process means planners will have a wider net of people to contact if an issue were to arise. “If

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Best of 2024: Sustainability

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As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. Your Complete Guide to Sustainability This January 2024 piece aims to offer a comprehensive, introductory, concise, guidebook-style overview of sustainability.

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

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Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.” Register here to hear him in person.

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Best of 2024: Podcasts

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This intergenerational confluence of working meeting planners features authentic, unfiltered opinions designed to help new and evolving hospitality pros in their event journey. Until then, enjoy these snapshots of the best of Smart Meetings 2024 podcasts. The post Best of 2024: Podcasts appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Could Event Freelancers Save 2024 Meetings?

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A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. Allowing meeting professionals to maintain their productivity and find balance helps the planner and companies reach their goals.

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Partnering with agencies can reduce cost and save time In many scenarios, planners have limited resources on hand. That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. According to Crosby this amounts to 20-30% of what a planner could have spent.

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day One

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8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Come December 2024, all signatories of NZCE pledge are asked to submit their reports. Tuesday, Oct.