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Before You Sign That Contract: 5 Hotel Contract Tips For Novice Planners

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Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, depending on your hotel contract, you can get away with not filling up all of your rooms.

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Best Project Management Tools for Event Planners

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Today’s event planners rely on technology to get the job done. No matter if you’re managing multiple tasks related to an event, keeping your team in order, or communicating with clients, you’ll likely use a digital project management tool. To cover your bases, here are 11 of the best options for event planners.

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Partnering with agencies can reduce cost and save time In many scenarios, planners have limited resources on hand. That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. According to Crosby this amounts to 20-30% of what a planner could have spent.

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Best of 2023: Event Contracts and Budgeting

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Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big.

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6 Best Ways To Save On An Event AV Contract

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I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Through the extremely valuable web session conducted by Jon Trask, I will break down some key savings opportunities in an event AV contract. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days. Duration of Equipment Rental.

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Your Event Goals Should Determine Your Venue Contract — Not The Other Way Around

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Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Your venue should fit with your existing event management, strategy, creative, technology, and production needs. Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas.

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Case Study: CVB Partnership Amplifies Impact at Lenovo Tech World 2024

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By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Having this kind of advocacy is completely helpful.”