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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

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A Renewed Group Focus “Just hold the contracted meetings that are on the books and minimize the cancellations that have occurred in prior years due to the pandemic, economic uncertainty and a general reluctance to hold in-person meetings,” said Dan Piotrowski, senior vice president of operations for Omni Hotels.

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Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Authorize Strike on The Strip Weeks Ahead of IMEX America

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“They continue to have productive meetings with the union and believe both parties are committed to negotiating a contract that is good for all. The Culinary and Bartenders unions are also negotiating a new five-year contract with 24 properties along The Strip and in downtown Las Vegas that are still under a contract extension.

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Event-Contract Sticking Points: A Practical Approach

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Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. The first thing the trio addressed was how to get hotels to respond to planners’ requests for proposal in a timely and productive manner.

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Venue Contracts for AV, Electric, and Internet: Read the Fine Print

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A veteran production manager gives advice on what to look for and how to make changes in a property’s agreements before you sign. During his main-stage presentation titled “Mastering Site Inspections for Audiovisual and Production,” Frankel noted that “almost everything is negotiable before you sign the contract.

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CWT Study: Business Travel Costs Are Still Going Up, Slightly

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Although the production of vehicles slowed down, demand didn’t, resulting in the steep hike seen in 2022. Aggregate travel spend to increase the value of regular contract proposals. Prioritize business trips that offer the greatest return and enable employees to be at their most productive when traveling. Focus on ROI.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

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It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A properly implemented procurement process directly impacts the bottom line, operational efficiency and the quality of products or services. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

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6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. Often, consumers purchase products, but upon using them realize none of the features actually help them. Be sure when you’re reviewing the cost proposal, to ask the vendor what it actually includes.”

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