Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

Insurance 245

Insurance Medical Meetings Contracts Contracts 245

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Learn to negotiate event AV. It’s tricky. First in, first served!

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Events 158

Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. A hotel block is the base of operations for your entire event. Without a firm hotel contract, everything else is up in the air. Are you convinced now that hotel blocks are a crucial foundation to a good event?

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Contracts Contracts Booking Online 189

MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2% Focus on ROI.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And with record-breaking inflation, it’s no surprise many event professionals are forced to navigate tighter budgets with rising costs. So, what should you do if you think you’re going to deal with a reduced event budget? You need to take one step back and say, why are we doing this event? What’s the purpose?

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2020

Pricing transparency is one of those hot topics in the events industry. So what better place to start the conversation than Event Brew, the most unapologetic podcast in the industry? If he gets any kind of discount, he lets them know in writing on every contract that that is a thing that could happen. It’s really detailed.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events. At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. Do your homework, run speed tests, and make sure you are the only event using it.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

In this week’s episode of Event Brew, we’re going down the rabbit hole of event terms. And the events industry just so happens to have more than enough to go around! This is why today we’re tackling the topic of event terms head-first. Event Terms: What’s Your Favorite? So like 30 PAX.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JULY 8, 2022

When negotiating hotel contracts, it is fair to say things have changed. 5 Key Tips for Negotiating Hotel Contracts. A hotel partner recently shared that you should be ready to sign a hotel contract tomorrow when you begin your sourcing process. Consider closing your contract at the end of a quarter or year.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Wondering how to plan an event? You start with just a vision and a budget, then you turn it into an event full of guests and moving parts. Depending on the type of event, tons of details are going to vary. Here we’ve rounded up those steps, along with plenty of tried and true tips for planning an event. Good luck!

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ITA Group

AUGUST 3, 2021

Quick Tips to Spice Up Event Sponsorship Packages. Companies get many requests for event sponsorships. So, making your proposal more memorable can help you land the sponsors you need who are often operating on a limited budget. Here are three tips when diving into your event sponsorship program strategy.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their WIFI for your events. Sometimes this number can be well into the thousands, but you have options and you don’t always need to layout $30k just to have event WIFI. Event WIFI Security . Watch below.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Choose an easily accessible venue Going over the top for your venue can be counter-productive, especially if you’re not planning an event for the super-rich to attend The harder the venue is to reserve, the harder it will be to efficiently manage your event. The bigger the event, the earlier you should send the invites.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. That was the message from Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events. She told the GMID audience that building out business events “means there will be constant change. Those who don’t are only inviting failure.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Their assigned tasks will include: Selecting vendors and negotiating contracts Acting as liaisons between the vendors and the departments that use them Tracking vendor performance and identifying risks Understanding the role of each vendor and eliminating redundant contracts Assessing vendor ROI and shopping for new vendors when necessary.

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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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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming. Gathering attendee feedback is essential for improving future events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2019

Here at Endless, we’re all about helping you get better at event planning. So joining us today, we have Will Curran and Andrew Latimer from Endless Events. Especially when it’s something important like an event. Another month, another AV audit. Check Your Numbers. So, again, this quote is extremely specific.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

president of Philadelphia-based Grimes Law Offices, LLC, says that it’s commonly written into meeting contracts that either party has 10 days after a natural disaster or other “act of God” incident to invoke force majeure and cancel an event. But most contracts these days are the result of compromise.” Joshua Grimes, Esq.,

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2023

With Unite Here Local 737’s nearly 800 workers at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center threatening to strike since the end of 2022, a tentative contract agreement was reached on January 24 between the union and Sodexo, the foodservice provider at the facility. Vote ‘No’ to Disney’s contract proposal on February 2 and 3!”

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

a wealthier audience will judge a lower-budget event more harshly and will often hold their expectations to a higher standard) Consider the size of your event How many people will attend? Make sure that your event is the right one for whatever contextual instance you are optimizing for. What can the audience afford?

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Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

Whether you have one or a dozen weddings on your schedule this year, here are some wedding planning tips all professional event organizers and wedding planners can use to make the most out of their clients’ special days! It takes some time but this is one wedding planning tip that event planners can use at every single wedding they do.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Planner 134

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming. Gathering attendee feedback is essential for improving future events.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Because that’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s episode of Event Tech Podcast! Joining our always jolly hosts Brandt Krueger and Will Curran is Andrew Latimer of Endless Events. Andrew’s proposal might not always fly with every client. We have more exciting event tech to tackle!

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Among the highlights is a requirement that airlines provide passengers with fair compensation, refunds, and recourse in the event of airline-caused flight delays and cancellations. The Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights aims to protect passengers’ travel experience. The full text of the bill is here.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 7, 2022

Your hotel can effectively partner with this industry by becoming influencer event-friendly. Booking influencer events can accelerate your promotions and bring in sales. If not, your next strategy should be moving to booking influencer events at your hotel, as these businesses are currently doing.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Recent data finds that even more on-property jobs are unfilled now than at the start of 2023, affecting overall guest service but also event services and sales. It’s a baffling trend, and one that hotel guests and meeting planners alike must contend with: The percentage of U.S. Some large hotel companies are seeking to alleviate this issue.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Setting the stage for an extraordinary and successful event hinges on one critical factor: choosing an enchanting and unforgettable event venue. of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. Of course, venue sourcing isn’t without its challenges for event organizers. In fact, 19.4%

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Venue B2B Proposal Contracts 52

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. However, although event planning can certainly be challenging, it also can be exciting and worthwhile. If your event is relatively large (i.e.

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