Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Predictions of a mass consolidation of the meetings industry have been swirling since the World Health Organization started advising lockdowns in early 2020 to “smooth the curve” of what was then known as novel coronavirus. The post A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! The post How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! But anyone who’s ever had to go through it knows there’s more to the story than just signing a contract. a national meeting planning company, which books over 100,000 room nights annually.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Smart Meetings chatted with Michelle Crosby, CMP, CITP, an account executive at Bright Spot Incentives and Events, and Yvette Campbell, CMP, a meeting broker at Meetings Made Easy, to explore how planners can seek out third-party agencies and independent planners that fit their needs and how to integrate resources into their organization.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright The precise mixture of authentic connections, elevated experiences and innovative ideas is Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright’s recipe for making everyone feel at home when they come together to get business done.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Now Global Head of Events, Training and Certification at Amazon Web Services, she has realized that the challenges meeting professionals are facing and the way they are learning has changed since she published her book pre-Covid. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore, stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10, about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The meetings industry is facing the potential of a winter Covid surge due to the Omicron variant. Vaccines are still believed to be “considerably protective” against the most severe Covid symptoms, such as hospitalization and death; but vaccines are less successful in protecting against Omicron contraction.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Events.Hilton.com site is being enhanced to allow planners with groups of up to 35 attendees to book meetings online. Hilton has announced plans to roll out a direct-booking tool for small, simple meetings in early 2024. The new meeting tool is one of two Hilton initiatives aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. When only two out of five of your registrants book their housing within the designated room block, you know you’re trying to work with a flawed industry model.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) by EIC (Events Industry Council) – 250 + 475 (exam fee). EDA (Event Data Analysis) by MPI (Meeting Professionals International). CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Contracting Out vs. In-House.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore , stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10 , about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. Without a firm hotel contract, everything else is up in the air. What rooms do you have reserved for meetings and presentations? Major events book their room blocks three to five years in advance. Start Early.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Smart Meetings asked two veteran independent meeting professionals : ConferenceDirect Vice President Carolyn Poole and Bravo! Whenever you ask for something—extra drinks in the meeting space, AV help, etc., Events CEO Nancy Shaffer for answers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. In one fell swoop, allow them to: Register for your event Book their hotel room Identify any special food requirements Purchase other items (VIP tour, networking event, clothing, books) Commit to one or more sponsorships 6.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. Unite Here created FairHotel to assist meeting and event planners in choosing a union hotel or venue. The Beginnings of Labor Day. What’s in it for Planners?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. Platforms expand the number of attendees you can fit at an event without booking a larger space. See how Endless can make your next event one for the history books.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 The area around the New York Stock Exchange pulses with new energy as outdoor meeting spaces spring to life. Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He brings experience in religious, fraternal and ethnic meetings segments to drive new conventions and meetings to Cincinnati and establish it as a top national meetings destination. In this role, she will personally oversee high-profile bookings from contract to completion.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Our book, Best Practices in Destination Management , covers three important aspects of risk management that all event planners and DMCs should incorporate into their event strategy. Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Unless, of course, you could book it in a few clicks through your hotel’s website. Way’s program puts local artists, small businesses and the regional experiences they provide on the property’s website, so hotel guests can book directly with the small business. It really doesn’t get easier than candlelit slow yoga with your group.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Bottom line for meeting planners: As Covid-19 rates increase around the country, plan for potentially masking in group settings, especially in the winter months. Some meeting planners are addressing these concerns by writing amenity guarantees into contracts to provide a more desirable and consistent experience for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. The most common risk in the meetings industry is cancellations. In these cases, Delvin said, it all comes down to making sure the contract covers every eventuality. “A

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Everyone knows what a meeting is, but not everyone knows what they can be, or how to put together a truly inspiring one. Our experts at Motivation Excellence know how to make your next company meeting or event one people cant wait to attend! Elevating your next meeting experience takes effort.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. I was lucky at that moment because I had very good clients—everyone paid the maximum and respected the contract.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. Delivers Supplier Stories appeared first on Smart Meetings. Everybody worked together.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

increase (forecast: 18.5%), ground transportation increased by 9.8% (forecast: 7.3%), and meetings and events, measured by the average cost per attendee per day, increased by 58.1% (forecast: 25%). Meetings and Events Costs across different sectors of the events world increased. ADR for group bookings follow the same trend.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2021

As California opened up to unmasked gatherings for those who have been fully vaccinated, Smart Meetings was in Southern California at W Hollywood Hotel for a 1-Day Experience that rolled out the red carpet for top meeting professionals. Reserve your seat at an upcoming Smart Meetings Experience today. Bright, Shining Networking.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

This one really perked my interest” The next one is “Scrambling to Save a Meeting”, she continues. “And the next one is “From Sandwiches to Centerpieces: Sustainable Meetings Are Catching On” The ninth one is, “What’s in Your Wallet? And I actually just enjoy that it’s just a list.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

When waiting around in an airport, the temptation is strong to book last-minute activities, additional hotel stays or different flights, but the security around public networks isn’t strong enough to protect any sensitive information you enter. To mitigate this risk, book online plans at home or with a more secure hotel Wi-Fi network.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

New at Frankfurt was a Listening Lab staffed by trained coaches where people could book 20 minutes to talk about personal or business issues with professional listeners instructed to ask probing questions. Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. Donate a book: More than 400 have already been donated, bring one to keep the momentum going. IMEX is the perfect opportunity to bump elbows with fellow meeting professionals after hours, out and about.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 14, 2024

Just as the 2024 hurricane season began on June 1, a few meetings-focused hotels in South Florida, both on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, publicized promotions to the group market featuring especially favorable pricing and contract terms for meetings taking place between July and December of 2024 and July and December 2025.

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