Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Hotel Contracting Savings. By using eRFP tools, dozens of hotels in multiple markets can bid on a meeting to locate the best bargains. The Brightspot Strategic Sourcing team is staffed with CMPs (certified meeting professionals) who average 20 years of experience, and we offer complimentary site research and hotel contracting.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

We will be contracting with smaller venues and committing to fewer sleeping rooms and F&B until attendance stabilizes. And when asked whether they have limited the potential destinations for upcoming events because of uncertainty around flight schedules and on-time arrivals, 57.7 percent said they are doing so.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Antaya Calder, corporate meeting planner at Restive Events & Development, for example, typically offers three tickets for wine or beer and two for hard liquor. The contract should also specify that the hotel or venue will not serve a drink to anyone noticeably intoxicated or underage.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. If you’re planning something relatively smaller, like a corporate meeting, you might not need six months. Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Understanding cross-cultural norms and behaviors improves communication at the contracting table. Global experts share advice for effective communications. What's your negotiating style—truth before diplomacy or diplomacy before truth? read more.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Meetings Today Meetings Today offers monthly print and digital publications, industry news, blog posts, webinars, videos, podcasts, books, and educational resources for meeting and event planners. Meetings Today is available in both print and digital forms , and they also offer a range of newsletter options.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

BT: How are meetings managing in Los Cabos? ESPONDA: We have seen a big, big comeback in meetings, especially involving incentive programs and small corporate meetings. If you make a check of average daily rates on meetings in various locations, usually the bigger bulk of rooms, the lower the average daily rate.

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Tourism Tourism Incentives Insurance 98

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. Create clear guidelines for staff serving alcoholic drinks, and detail the restaurant’s cut-off policy in event contracts. What makes restaurants great event venues?

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 7, 2019

Meanwhile, an AV contract that includes only the bare-bones minimum means you’re spending time troubleshooting and managing miscellaneous details. Josh Linker, a professional speaker and author on innovation, has presented at hundreds of corporate meetings and events. Is the theme on-point?

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 17, 2019

Meanwhile, an AV contract that includes only the bare-bones minimum means you’re spending time troubleshooting and managing miscellaneous details. Josh Linker, a professional speaker and author on innovation, has presented at hundreds of corporate meetings and events. Is the theme on-point? Are enough people going to show up?

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Proposal Speakers Contracts Contracts 60

Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Also, especially for large corporate meetings, consider the type of attendees. For example, know what departments are involved, how attendees want to work or meet, and the relationship dynamics of the attendees. Understand these details before signing a contract. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Many public golf courses and private golf clubs offer special event party packages for intimate gatherings, like anniversaries, corporate meetings, networking events, and birthday parties. Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages.

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Venue Vendor Entertainment Attendee 78

Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 7, 2019

Meanwhile, an AV contract that includes only the bare-bones minimum means you’re spending time troubleshooting and managing miscellaneous details. Josh Linker, a professional speaker and author on innovation, has presented at hundreds of corporate meetings and events. Is the theme on-point? Are enough people going to show up?

Proposal 40

Proposal Speakers Contracts Contracts 40

Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Not surprisingly, many predictions align, and our list here is split across segments of corporate meetings, incentive travel, channel incentives, and sales contests. Event agencies recommend starting the search for hotel venues early, but honestly, do not start early unless the company is prepared to sign the contract.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel Meeting 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Meetings Today Meetings Today offers monthly print and digital publications, industry news, blog posts, webinars, videos, podcasts, books, and educational resources for meeting and event planners. Meetings Today is available in both print and digital forms , and they also offer a range of newsletter options.

Website 52

Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 28, 2023

All-in-one solution for corporate travelers Star Alliance Corporate Plus is the all-in-one corporate travel program for multinational corporations. It allows companies to have a single contract covering all the member airlines, which considerably simplified the process of booking and managing travel arrangements.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 28, 2023

All-in-one solution for corporate travelers Star Alliance Corporate Plus is the all-in-one corporate travel program for multinational corporations. It allows companies to have a single contract covering all the member airlines, which considerably simplified the process of booking and managing travel arrangements.

Airlines 52

Airlines Benefits Travel Agent Booking 52

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Allegedly covering WiFi and access to health clubs they can often be negotiated out of the contract, particularly if they are being picked up elsewhere by the event budget. And herein is another crucial arrow in the quiver of the contemporary meeting and event planner – you have to have the gimlet eye of an attorney!

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Venue Contracts Contracts Online 40

Gavel International

MARCH 6, 2023

Here are a few creative ways to ensure conflict has a positive impact: #1: Define Clear Processes and Procedures Attorneys draft contracts and encourage signing of written agreements for a reason. The logic behind having something in writing is so that all parties understand the obligations and responsibilities they have to one another.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

At the same time, human skills are still mandatory for a worker to succeed in the meeting planning world. Contract or freelance talent should be part of labor acquisition planning and fulfillment strategies to avoid shortages and disruption and to fill gaps when needed. ( 2 Inflation and Rising Costs. SOURCES: [link].

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Most people's negotiating style falls into one of these nine categories. Find out what you—and your counterpart—may be doing that could help, and hinder, your ability to come to a successful conclusion. read more.

Contracts 69

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2016

Respondents interviewed for the just-released Summer 2016 edition of the quarterly Meeting Professionals International Outlook, are getting creative to book their meetings in a crunched and crazy market. read more.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

To see what that might look like from the perspective of a corporate meeting professional, I spent the weekend in The Palm Beaches, Florida, at the inaugural Eudemonia Summit at Hilton West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Convention Center. Here are my takeaways. Focus on doing, not telling.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 16, 2025

Event agencies recommend starting venue searches early, but honestly, do not start early unless the meeting host is prepared to sign the contract. Hotel proposals and meeting space will not be held in this active market. Availability changes rapidly. Negotiation and redlines drag slowly. Are You Ready to Work With Us?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Complimentary Planning Assistance and Site Visits From finding event speakers to event promotion, hotel contracts, guest activities and complimentary collateral materials, Visit Boise is at your service. If youre planning a corporate meeting or event, Boise is truly a destination that can do it all.

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Planner Meeting Venue Retreat 130

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Event professionals within these establishments utilize Tripleseat to manage various types of events such as corporate meetings, weddings, private parties, conferences, and social gatherings. Contract Management: Streamlines the creation, tracking, and storage of event contracts, ensuring all agreements are efficiently managed.

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Gavel International

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These stakeholders hold the keys to lucrative contracts and partnerships, making them the primary target for savvy sellers. Reading Time: 7 minutes In the high-stakes world of B2B marketing, decision-makers are the ultimate prize. Yet, despite their crucial role, most marketing copy results in a disconnect between intent and impact.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Lock it all down with a clear contract. Planning events can be a nightmare, whether its a large consumer expo, a corporate meeting, or a high-stakes industry conference. Share why your event is a perfect match for their expertise and how theyll benefit from participating. Struggling to choose the right event management software?

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