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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 siteselection, contracting and negotiations. It has been widely used by many industries to ensure they are working with quality suppliers.
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We unfortunately do not have a lowest-rate clause in our contract. Justin Rosales , Senior Sales Manager, Yours Truly, DC You may not have much recourse if there wasn’t something included in your contract to cover that. But here is a clause that we request in our hotel contracts [that has often been] accepted.
Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! However, not all brands are offering the same health protocols so it’s very important to review your contracted hotel’s policies and determine whether they are in line with your expectations.
We recommend all of our clients who are looking to book in 2024 and beyond to start immediately, and here’s why: 7 Top Reasons to Book Your Event in 2024 Right Now: Venue and hotel availability (Siteselection and negotiation). Do your best to lock in pricing early when contracting event elements. High Demand. Do not wait!
With meeting season back in full swing, hotels are busy servicing corporate and association programs while their sales teams are sifting through the requests for proposals for business events set to happen in late 2023 and throughout 2024 and beyond. Every RFP is unique,” she says. We can never provide too much information,” Pearman notes.
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Their transactional approach prioritizes efficiency in getting travelers from Point A to Point B by arranging flights, accommodations, rental cars, and vacation packages to meet their clients’ needs. These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site.
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Alex Zapple , CMP, CEM, DES, Director for Meetings and Member Experience, American Society of Nephrology: We are putting it in our RFPs about agreeing with our values, including our DEI values as well as sustainability. I do like that there are opportunities to put clauses in contracts. Here is an excerpt of the 90-minute conversation.
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