Global DMC partners

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As the MICE industry continues to face rising costs and contract complexities, mastering negotiation skills is essential for event planners. On September 24th, we hosted our "Contract Negotiation Strategies in the MICE Industry" webinar, featuring a panel of experts from across the sector,

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For future events, the site also offers “model protective language [to] stay in control of your options by including these key clauses in your event contract.” The labor action underscores the importance for planners of doing due diligence on issues such as potential labor actions when negotiating contracts with suppliers, Jonathan T.

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BCD Meetings & Events

MAY 2, 2023

Throughout an afternoon the event covered multiple sessions, including a trends update from Helen McCabe, a Q&A session with Scott Graf, a security seminar with Hilton’s Senior Director of EMEA Alex Humphrey, and most notably, expert panels focused on contracting and sustainability.

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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Another route is negotiating to bring in your own items if the food and beverage menu can’t accommodate the requirements and putting the proper language in the contract. Stuckrath suggests asking about the available options during the RPF process and not assuming that they’re unavailable if not offered.

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ADMEI

JUNE 22, 2021

A panel discussion focusing on defining the life cycle of an event, time tracking, revising pricing models and recommended nomenclature. . More specifically, DMCs are reevaluating their existing proposal, site-inspection, time tracking, contracting, payment, and procurement processes, as well as their overall pricing models.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

This can be a great deal but you want to ask a few things before signing the contract and locking in. If either of these doesn’t turn out to be the case, you can probably negotiate this out of your contract but only before signing! Let’s say for example you have 2-panel sessions back to back. It’s a giant cost!

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 24, 2023

A few groups had already moved upcoming meetings out of hotels without a new union contract. A list of the union’s contract desires can be found in this MeetingsNet article. The union’s August 24 media event took place in front of the JW Marriott LA Live, one of the hotels that does not have a new contract with workers.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2022

Regarding that last point, one attendee said, “You could talk to three people within a 15-foot space” such as show staff, volunteers, and contracted security personnel, “and each would tell you something different.”.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2021

And they wait because I think they think that they can get people at a cheaper rate, they can rush people in, they don’t have to sign contracts, all of that stuff.”. She would ask event organizers: “Why is your panel or your conference so light in people of color or Black folks — or Black women, specifically?”

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 14, 2024

He also mentioned a change in the hotel model that is having an impact on group business: Hotel ownership groups are having a bigger say in operations than they used to, rather than just leaving that entirely to the contracted hotel brand.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

Meanwhile, nearly every article I read or industry panel I attend is proclaiming that our industry is nearing a full recovery. Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract. If this were the case, your stress levels as a planner would be declining rather than escalating.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

These themed nights will be two hours long and will also include a keynote speaker, presentations and panel discussions. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all. The contestant or team with the highest stock index valuation and most points wins the trade-unfair contract.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art. The smart contract is something I wanted to use for this conference.’. ‘I Gary shared the idea behind launching this new event, ‘I thought it was important to take advantage of the actual NFT and blockchain infrastructure.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2019

“Is this going to be where you’re putting top-end speakers from your company, is your CEO going to be talking in these breakouts and having small panels? So, it is kind of at that point hopefully the show is contracted. And to your attendees from a retention standpoint”, Andrew explains.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Install solar panels. Solar panels will reduce your energy consumption and your energy bill. Solar panels are an excellent way to practice sustainable living at home. For an average-sized house, the installation of solar panels can cost from $11,000 to $15,000 after tax credits. Install low-flow showerheads and toilets.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

During the event executives discuss industry trends and future plans and build confidence leading to bigger contracts. A forward-thinking event, INBOUND featured AR panels, AI chatbots for attendee support, and a sustainability-focused vendor marketplace. Using event software they manage invitations and guest lists seamlessly.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A panel of planning veterans at the IMEX America show shared their strategies and tactics. McKinnon also implored planners to “get the term ‘prevailing rates’ out of your contracts. With costs moving stubbornly higher, meeting planners must be proactive and creative to stay within their F&B budget.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Participants can expect a combination of keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions. For example, will speakers be able to travel to the conference, or what happens if they contract COVID? Presentations, following the year’s key subjects, will take place on the main stage in the first part of the day.

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Redfin

APRIL 20, 2021

When the ground tends to be drier during the summer, the soil contracts and pulls away from the foundation wall. Modified electrical panels. Missing knockouts in panels. A home inspector will be looking at the structural soundness of the soil around the home. Exposed splicing or wiring. Painted outlets. Aluminum wiring.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2019

Digital Currency Con will feature multiple Blockchain Influencers with Keynote presentations, four panel discussions with each panel having four Blockchain Industry Experts, and two ICO/STO presentations. Fintech Week is a series of conferences, exhibitions, workshops, hackathons, meetups and parties. July 5, 2019. New Orleans, USA.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a LinkedIn post, Sue Pelletier, a contract editor and writer, shared her thoughts on trust, authenticity, and social media after reading a Convene online story about 2024 trends: Love this “ Trends We’re Watching for 2024 ” article from Convene editors. Let’s make this the year we double down on getting real for real. Are you in?

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Redfin

APRIL 11, 2025

Joe Antine of Antine Landscape Design Contracting in Ridgefield, NJ adds, Screened-in porches are typically placed off the family room, either at the back or side of the house, with direct access to the backyard or patio. Joe Antine of Antine Landscape Design Contracting offers ideas for incorporating greenery to your porch space.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Make sure there’s easy access to appliances, electrical panels, attics, and crawlspaces to streamline the inspection process and prevent additional fees and delays. Understand your contract: Know your rights as a buyer or seller and understand your contract thoroughly, as it may include contingencies based on the inspection.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. DashCon (2014) What happened: DashCon was intended as a convention for fans of Tumblr, featuring panels, workshops, and guest speakers.

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Redfin

MAY 27, 2021

However, in Maryland, because a first-time homebuyer is not allowed to pay the state transfer tax for the seller, the buyer will include in the contract a credit to the seller in the amount of the state transfer tax and will indicate that they’ll pay the seller’s county transfer and state recordation taxes.”.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Clients are more hesitant when it comes to signing contracts and GTCs (general terms and conditions) are more critically reviewed than ever before. I recently discovered the Diverse Speakers Bureau, which aims to increase diversity and enable people from diverse backgrounds to access paid opportunities on speaker panels.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

She continues, “New appliances have changed the game, allowing microwaves and other appliances to be hidden in the island or behind cabinet panels.” Gaps between the ceiling and cabinets “Never leave a small gap to the ceiling when installing cabinets,” advises Len Marcu from Len’s Remodeling and Contracting Services.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

To this end, they contracted a well-known futurist who offered a short opening keynote on how to think about the industry’s future, followed by a panel of leading industry experts who discussed how his ideas could be applied in detail.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2023

.” Veemal Gungadin , Founder & CEO, Gevme Together with Florence Chua , PCMA APAC Managing Director, as moderator, and panelist James Bennett , Director: Creative Technologies, APAC, Project Worldwide, our panel of experts shared in-depth insights into how AI came about and how it can be applied to our businesses and events.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

For example, why do contracts that they used to have two or three months to consider now need to be signed within weeks? The panel had three overarching directives: • Be transparent, upfront, and repetitive about the key deadlines. The New Environment. And on top of that, their business units face their own unknowns.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This technology aims to simplify the process of finding and contracting with suppliers or partners. Live streaming enables organizers to disseminate event highlights like keynote addresses and panel discussions to remote participants unable to join in person. Enable real-time feedback mechanisms.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this thought-provoking session, an expert panel provides insight into the psychological, emotional, and logistical aftermath that can impact successful event strategy, experiences, and safety measures. In addition to his work in personal injury, Calhoun handles other civil matters including contract disputes and construction defects.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Last year, 83% of our buyers secured contract with exhibitors at the show The programme has proven increasingly popular year-on-year and continually attracts large numbers of top quality buyers,” said Nino Gruettke, Executive Director of ITB Asia. .

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Redfin

AUGUST 21, 2023

Choose window treatments that control light, heat, and privacy, like opaque curtain panels or light filtering blinds.” In such cases, I advise clients to employ drones – borrowing, purchasing, or contracting drone services – to capture elevated video perspectives mimicking their future home’s height.

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Redfin

JUNE 16, 2023

This often includes installing solar panels , small wind turbines , and other renewable energy sources. This might include photos, receipts, contracts, and other documents that can verify your claims. There aren’t specific requirements for energy per square foot, but the LBC insists that a building generate 105% of its energy needs.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Services conference will feature dedicated presentations, panel discussions on latest topics, including –AI, Fraud Detection & Prevention, AML Compliance, Digital Identity, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Open Banking API, Customer Centricity, Big Data, Cloud Transformation, Payments Modernization, Blockchain, and more.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

This year, attending a “speaker orientation overview,” which is hosted by Michel on Zoom and recorded is written into all speaker contracts. Each session is described in the context of the purpose it is best suited for and sets expectations about how audience participants will interact with presenters and with their peers.

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