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Your Event Goals Should Determine Your Venue Contract — Not The Other Way Around

Endless Events

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. Ask the venue to include contract terms for COVID compliance, like requiring all venue staff to wear masks. Management.

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Swiss Sustainability Forum to lead a sustainability agenda in Bern

The MICE Blog

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Due to the positive response to the topic of sustainability and the growing demand, this year it will be a three day event.

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Elevated Experiences Scored at Florida Smart Meetings Event

Smart Meetings

Surprise and delight followed at every turn with live flamingos (Tom and Jerry, 35-year-old brothers), branded coconuts, a server flash mob dance, sustainable sunglasses from Joycoast , unconditional support from Essential Bodywear and “wine edutainment” from Lady Somm. James left the audience with one more piece of advice.

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

Smart Meetings

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. They’re less of a captive audience and more of a savvy travel consumer.” “I Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level.

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All-Inclusive Incentives: Stormy Waters or Smooth Sailing?

Smart Meetings

Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms. Adapt your “Know Before You Go” to suit your audience Every meeting prof has experienced attendee confusion that was (supposed to be) prevented by a complete “Know Before You Go” packet.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Event Marketing Roles : Specialists who promote and market events to target audiences. There is also a notable trend toward hiring locally for events, both internationally and within the destination country.

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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

Smart Meetings

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

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