Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Contract Lessons Lisa Sommer Devlin When the focus of the event is finding new places to bring events, kicking off with a lesson in what to include—and leave out—of contract clauses is always a good idea. Phoenix-based hospitality attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin offered some straight talk.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Code BEAM America 2025 at Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel helps attendees learn about emerging technologies. The Food & Hospitality LATAM brings together professionals from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Florida from March 10-12. Attendees can learn about renewable integration and carbon reduction strategies.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Event planning is a viable career for those who study: Marketing, PR or mass communications, Hospitality or hotel management, Business administration, Human resource management.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Editor’s Note: As part of our Back Light series of industry leaders sharing their perspective, we asked Bill Stone, CEO at AllClear Healthcare , to share his take on best practices for keeping attendees safe today. Out of those 40,000, over 26,000 will become hospitalized, contributing to the strain on the health care system.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

asks Pfeffer, as he explains what Meet with Momentum helps attendees discover. “We Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. What can they see, and taste and feel?” And prioritize.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As crazy as it can be, I think it’s wonderful to know that we’re here and that all our attendees are appreciating being in person more than ever before.” of hospitality partners are expecting that many events. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. rates of infection and hospitalization are also an underreported but important trend. Read More : What You Don’t Know About the Future of Attendee Safety Could Put You at Risk.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2024

Such as a requirement for hotels with 100 rooms or more to employ hotel staff for front desk and housekeeping—not contracted workers—and have panic buttons for workers who clean and maintain guest rooms. Will planners be able to find enough sleeping rooms for their meeting attendees? Freitag’s response: “The answer is always yes.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Is another expected? Are you protected if things change?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Why is hospitality industry sentiment upbeat even as predictions call for economic downturn? Oxford Economics’ Savelli explained that during past recessions, room demand overreacted, with sometimes twice as much of a contraction as the economy overall. The good news is that travel is well positioned to withstand any downturn,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The most common mistake Howe sees planners make is that they don’t read their contracts. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” Do Your Homework. And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry. Socialtables. The Meeting Pool. This one’s for you. Techsytalk.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That included a gifting experience at registration that allowed all attendees to choose their own swag from a shopping lounge, feathered friends both evenings and a light show that highlighted the fun of the destination care of Go Drone Shows. Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Wish your attendees could just levitate from the airport to the meeting? In a Landmark Moment for Outdoor Hospitality, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins Brand Marriott International Inc. Archer Aviation has completed more than 400 test flights and has signed manufacturing contracts worth over $6 billion so far.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

As guest demand for an authentic, engaging experience in the surrounding community and culture increases, technology plug-ins are making it easier for meeting professionals to meet the needs of attendees without additional research and contracts. An Unprecedented Partnership.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

From choosing the right platform to delivering the best virtual content , we always first need to think about what kind of an experience we are providing for our virtual attendees. Then, March was such a scary moment for everyone in the hospitality industry, so we pivoted to the virtual event realm. The Success Story Of Hybrid Events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 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.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

The minimum wage, which I’m guessing is probably everybody that works in the hospitality industry, is $42 a day. Hotel Contract Clauses Planners Should Be Using but Probably Aren’t. And when they make a commitment to us, whether it be revenue or resources, those are allocated, and that’s why people have contracts.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

According to their testimonials, someone canceled an event after “ten inches of rain fell, State Highway closed and attendees could not get to the venue.” . Another event needed to cancel when the event host “experienced chest pains and went to the hospital. Newly diagnosed heart condition forced him to postpone.” . business name .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Read More : How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

the hospitality worker union behind strikes at Marriott properties across the country , is making demands for living wages, safety in the form of panic buttons and job security. San Francisco Travel promotes the arts as one of the key assets of the destination for meeting attendees as well as leisure travelers and supported the measure.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Popular event vendors and why we recommend them Vendor needs vary by event, fluctuating with event size, attendee count, budget, and other vital factors. While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Stage designers.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

“The meetings industry is in a tough place right now, and we need to openly discuss staffing, changes in service, and how it will be handled,” says veteran independent planner Joan Eisenstodt, principal of meetings and hospitality consultancy Eisenstodt Associates. But now we have to make sure the amenities we need are available.”.

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ITA Group

APRIL 13, 2021

Event Contracting Challenges & Meeting Professional Tips. Pressure on Contracting. But when presented to at least one hotel, they responded that terms and conditions should not be changed since they were accepted at time of original contract. They may drag their feet responding to contract addendums. What about 2021?”

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, that’s impossible without using hospitality platforms for events. Whether managing events logistics, booking accommodation, or arranging transportation, hospitality platforms are necessary for planning and hosting results-driven events. Eventtia has a particular focus on developing solutions for consumer and luxury brands.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Heraclitus] That certainly has been true of late in the travel and hospitality industry. The old saying goes, “The Only Constant in Life Is Change.” On a daily basis, we account for all types of uncertainty in the planning of all of our incentive travel programs, meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I’ve had over-served attendees swim in fountains, attendees get a little too romantic on an evening cruise, and one had so much to drink at the welcome reception he became physically ill in the general session and needed to be transported to the hospital via fire rescue.”. In a way, she was lucky. It could have been much worse.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 10, 2023

According to the union, of the 60 properties in Southern California whose contracts expired at the end of June, only the Westin Bonaventure has reached an agreement with workers for higher wages and better working conditions. In those cases, a well-written force majeure clause might allow the group to cancel their contract without penalty.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 1, 2023

We consider the social views/values of our attendees and stakeholders, and seek destinations that support those views/values : 33.7% Meeting/travel boycotts are ineffective and can harm small businesses and hospitality workers : 36.1% We have occasionally made destination decisions for meetings based on politics/social issues.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2024

I wanted the opportunity to really be involved in the hospitality industry and get some of these younger generations really excited about what hospitality can be. We] are on a contract basis now to do their meetings and I still get to be part of a really meaningful and important mission. ShePlans Co. ShePlans Co.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

While associations are seeing strong attendance across most segments, planning challenges include finding available meeting space, lack of flexibility on contract terms, and attendees registering late. engaging Gen Z attendees, and other topics. However, the landscape for corporate clients is distinct from association clients.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

More than ever, we need to be running several steps ahead — checking, double-checking, and even pitching in to ensure the attendee and exhibitor experience doesn’t suffer. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. A good number of your attendees are just easing back into business travel. Space Conflicts.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 17, 2022

“The Future of the Force Majeure: Negotiating Contracts Amid Uncertainty” was such a popular session at Convening Leaders 2022 that the breakout room at Caesars Forum quickly filled to capacity and in-person attendees had to join the online audience to participate. Convene recently spoke with Joshua L. Grimes, Esq., 10 in Las Vegas.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

By reaching out to people who know the destination and the activities around the city, planners can use other events, such as festivals and parades, to build a stand-out, local experience for their attendees. As a result, booking rooms, as well as establishing inspection days, as early as possible will be a major help to everyone involved.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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.

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Insurance Sustainability Remote Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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.

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Insurance Sustainability Remote Contracts 130