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

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key. An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She brings over 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann.

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Poll Results: Will NAACP Florida Travel Advisory Affect Meetings?

MeetingsNet

A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection. Another 46 percent believe that the advisories will not affect their site-selection decisions, while 14 percent of respondents are unsure. The advisories in Florida are likely to affect our choices : 24.3%

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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. His safety topics have included site selection, event safety, emergency operations and crisis communications. We’re moving into year three of what will most likely be a continuation of the dreaded ‘P’ word: pivoting.

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When Lower Room Rates Affect Your Attendees

Convene by PCMA

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.

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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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Make Your Conference Memorable With Spiced-Up Keynotes, Engaging Design and Workshops

Endless Events

The cuts on hotel commissions are making site selection an inadequate revenue stream for many third-party planners. Van Halen, M&Ms, and the Wisdom in the Contract Details. The bowl acted as a canary of sorts: if the band sees it upon arrival, they know that the contract has been read and abided by to the letter.