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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Again, it depended on whether the applicable contract contained a force majeure provision and whether that provision was the “long” or “short” form (i.e. Again, this can be addressed either initially in the contract, or by negotiating additional addendums or riders to the contract after the fact.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure Clauses As we all learned over the last three years, force majeure clauses focus on liability when unforeseen circumstances impact the ability for one or both parties to perform the contracted activities. However, the more vague the wording, the harder it will be for those looking to cancel or terminate an event contract.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. She suggests stipulating that cancelation charges are calculated on a sliding scale based on the distance out from the event rather than signing a 100-percent cancellation policy due after the contract is signed.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, the question is how to build contracts moving forward. Phoenix-based hotel attorney Lisa Devlin sat down for some rapid-fire questions about what is and isn’t working today and offered her prescription for a win-win solution to trading contract clauses. Read More : A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“They continue to have productive meetings with the union and believe both parties are committed to negotiating a contract that is good for all. Read More : LA Hotel Strike Impacts Political Science Annual Meeting Forty thousand are currently working under an expired contract at 22 casino resorts divided among the three hotel brands.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The new contract-based permitting model allowing restaurants to operate sidewalk dining parklets in Miami Beach was upheld by a Miami-Dade County judge this week following a legal challenge brought by a small group of businesses who disputed the new model, which goes into effect Oct.

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JULY 7, 2023

We all have a contract ‘til July 31st–we will work under that contract,” Local Teamsters 171 Vice President Scott Barry told Wdbj7.com. July 31st at midnight, if we don’t have a contract, we’re not working without another contract.”

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Italy does not have a lot of large hotels so if your program requires a peak of more than 100 rooms on a five-star category I suggest anticipating as much as you can the hotel sourcing and contracting, especially if you travel on shoulder and peak seasons.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. As a result, travel planners are shifting the focus to their budgets and contracts with third parties. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. Costs are changing and budgets must follow suit.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

A Renewed Group Focus “Just hold the contracted meetings that are on the books and minimize the cancellations that have occurred in prior years due to the pandemic, economic uncertainty and a general reluctance to hold in-person meetings,” said Dan Piotrowski, senior vice president of operations for Omni Hotels.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions. EST and will cover the intricacies of the contracting phase to managing a live event. The first GDP University webinar, Planning 101 in Today’s Reality (Part I), took place Oct.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

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. Citing eight lab studies, epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina wrote Dec.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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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. Read More : Weaponization of Travel: Navigating Cultural Obstacle Courses Lowest Rate: Every contract is a futures agreement.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. As a result, travel planners are shifting the focus to their budgets and contracts with third parties. In each section, Glynn and Eidsvold offer analytical observations: Incentive travel is returning, however slowly.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract The post Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner appeared first on Smart Meetings. What should you include in the RFP? What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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The expansion of what was event apps over a decade and then the contraction over the last three years is all happening in one year for these platforms. Now, we’re starting to see the contraction where things are consolidating and coming together. . “Everything’s running on a much more condensed timeframe.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Can you summarize the various areas of your contract? Compare Costs.

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MAY 9, 2023

I think as long as the full price is displayed, including fees and other add-on charges, consumers are OK with it, because then they enter a contract fully informed. “From a consumer perspective the more transparency, the better,” he said. “ Freitag predicted that competitors will adopt the new approach with time.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? A DMC partner can help you compile a risk assessment that covers every aspect of your event, from contracts to catastrophes. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies?

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MARCH 14, 2023

31, 2022, on the Cvent Supplier Network, an online platform with tools to search, negotiate and contract with hotels and venues for event space. Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The post Cvent Will Go Private Again After $4.6B

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. Choices, Choices. His advice: “Give the whole picture rather than bringing decisions to a manager piecemeal.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

Contracts and Agreements : Ensure that all freelancers have signed clear contracts outlining the scope of work, payment terms, and confidentiality agreements. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Most of the contracts applied force majeure clause and ended the contract.” We were catering to offline events and were mostly known for retreat-based events for employees. When the pandemic hit, all the events started getting canceled or postponed. ” Then, they started thinking of different ways to generate some revenue.

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JUNE 19, 2023

If meeting professionals turn down the option of using an event space’s AV team and bring in an outside company, there could be a clause in the contract that charges an extra fee for external services. Always be sure to read contracts carefully! Production companies do it all.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The current contract between Formula 1 and Las Vegas is for three races over three years, although a possible extension has been rumored. Las Vegas is one of three U.S. stops in Formula 1’s 2023 calendar, including Austin and Miami, out of Formula 1’s 23 stops this year.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

I hope people left with a few more tools and the ability to ask better questions about contracts, sustainability, equity or whatever else they came to learn more about,” Endean said. Pitching for 2023. For anyone thinking they would like to share their insights next October, Endean has some tips.

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JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Can you summarize the various areas of your contract? Compare Costs.

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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. Opponents point to a number of the bill’s provisions as onerous bureaucratic over-reach.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The last two years, of course, have been fraught with fear of Covid contraction—and for no one more so than the essential workers charged with maintaining the cleanliness and order of dozens, sometimes hundreds of hotel guest rooms. But despite the danger, hotel housekeepers were and continue to be on the front lines of hospitality.

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MARCH 17, 2022

War, Covid hot spots, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and “The Great Reshuffling,” which he believes is a more accurate representation of what is being called The Great Resignation, will continue to push meeting professionals to get creative about contracts, budgeting and delivering value.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“You don’t need an annual contract for that. Maybe it’s a two-month contract. We talk to somebody in marketing and we tee this up to meet your specific needs for that trade show,” he says.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since her mother was traveling in the 1990s, laws have changed to require hotels to contract for ADA rooms, guaranteeing they will be available when the person arrives, rather than making it upon request. “I feel blessed to get to use some of the hardest parts of my life growing up to help others,” she said. It’s a cultural fit.”

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MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts).

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MARCH 2, 2022

People are rejecting the old social contract, reevaluating their personal hierarchy of needs, and exploring a new path to happiness. Now that we are returning to live and digitally integrated events—an approach to reaching audiences on their own terms—our strategic road map continues to help us navigate this phase of business recovery.

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