Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. 4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions. 25 at 11 a.m.

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Certification Training Prospect Contracts 290

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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Sustainability Tourism Tourism Venue 147

Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033. Hoping to give U.K.

Travel 130

Travel Travel Incentives Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Panel Meeting Trade Show Contracts 246

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The event showcases specialized tracks including AI, Climate & Sustainability, and the Tech Industry. Government Contract Opportunities Spring marks the peak season for federal contracting, with the Office of Contracting and Procurement listing contracts worth USD 100,000 or more.

Travel 130

Travel Travel Healthcare Trade Show 130

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

Sustainability 119

Sustainability Contracts Contracts Events 119

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

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Conference Site Selection Logistics Contracts 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2024

San Francisco was the last stronghold of a nationwide series of hotel labor disputes that began Labor Day weekend; prior to the Hilton renegotiation, Marriott hotel workers ratified a new contract agreement on December 19 and Hyatt followed on December 21.

Airlines 130

Airlines Travel Travel Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For planners, concepts that can be built into their Business Events Strategy shift them from reactive to proactive and start conversations (and in some cases concessions) around these important attendee experience elements early in the process rather than as an afterthought post-contracting.

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Planner Events Attendee Communications 130

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Learn more about the biggest issues meeting professionals are struggling with in a joint IMEX-Smart Meetings white paper titled, “Clearing the Path” that surveyed planners about diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability, personal and career development and industry changes. A Content Mix. Pitching for 2023.

Contracts 246

Contracts Contracts Sustainability Speakers 246

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Labor costs, particularly union labor and in-house AV contracts, are viewed as excessive, and the lack of flexibility to negotiate better rates leads to resentment. A common theme of budgets decreasing, expenses increasing reflects how planners feel stuck between adhering to tight budgets and meeting high attendee expectations.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In San Francisco, there are 60 properties with solid union contracts that are not at risk for striking.

Benefits 246

Benefits Contracts Contracts Hospitality 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Power of Catering Tracy Stuckrath Meeting professional choices about food and beverage orders impact everything from sustainability, engagement and inclusivity to budget. Food handling and requirements belong in the contract. A chat with the chef in the kitchen should be a part of every site visit.

Entertainment 244

Entertainment Sustainability Panel Contracts 244

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back.

Insurance 246

Insurance Meeting Sustainability Hospitality 246

Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2025

Other than running out of coffee, trying to sign contracts years out and arranging travel in a world where costs are the only thing rising faster than attrition rates is the definition of “stressful.” What do meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty? That is a trick question.

Management 130

Management Events Logistics Planner 130

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Contracts and Agreements : Ensure that all freelancers have signed clear contracts outlining the scope of work, payment terms, and confidentiality agreements.

Planner 232

Planner Meeting Regulations Insurance 232

Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said. “Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said.

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Seminar Education Speakers Social Media 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann. Andrew Cifa Andrew Cifa, The Logan Hotel The Logan Hotel appoints Cifa as director of sales and marketing.

eCommerce 264

eCommerce Public Relations Site Selection Hospitality 264

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

Travel 233

Travel Travel Manufacturing Entertainment 233

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2023

Q: How does sustainability play a part at Unclaimed Baggage? A: We have exclusive contracts with all of the major airlines. Our store is full of things that people liked so much they packed with them on vacation, so usually nicer items. All high-end, luxury and designer items are going to be authenticated. We don’t sell anything fake.

Airlines 246

Airlines Retail Contracts Contracts 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be doing a lot for sustainability. Give attendees a deal on your next event. However, your organization will earn revenue up to one year early! Sell refund protection.

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Conference Sponsors Trade Show SEO 279

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

Insurance 130

Insurance Sustainability Meeting Benefits 130

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Surprise and delight followed at every turn with live flamingos (Tom and Jerry, 35-year-old brothers), branded coconuts, a server flash mob dance, sustainable sunglasses from Joycoast , unconditional support from Essential Bodywear and “wine edutainment” from Lady Somm. Loving the buzz @SmartMeetings Florida Experience.

Meeting 264

Meeting Seminar Retreat Events 264

BCD Meetings & Events

MAY 2, 2023

Throughout an afternoon the event covered multiple sessions, including a trends update from Helen McCabe, a Q&A session with Scott Graf, a security seminar with Hilton’s Senior Director of EMEA Alex Humphrey, and most notably, expert panels focused on contracting and sustainability.

Contracts 52

Contracts Contracts Sustainability Automotive 52

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

If you can contract far enough in advance, you can secure better rates before supply is squeezed. Sustainability and CSR Provide and promote water stations as an alternative to water bottles. Cost Containment Budget-saving measures don’t have to impact attendee experience. Like most things in life, timing makes a difference.

Incentives 187

Incentives Contracts Contracts Vendor 187

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms. As Moten tells JT, “If you’re really open, the negotiations come easy after that because you’ve shown up as a partner from the very beginning.”

Incentives 239

Incentives Vendor Regulations Contracts 239

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They might give you a discount to help you get through this year, but they need the commitment that you’ll come back to X budget number next year.” He also suggests taking on multi-year contracts to save money. “If If you’re stuck in multi-year contracts, it’s worth returning to your salesperson and saying, ‘This is ridiculous.

Contracts 177

Contracts Contracts Events Vendor 177

Pádraic Gilligan

MARCH 4, 2020

by Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE A new Ireland product for a new audience, a single hotel contract for city wide conferences and a clarion call around sustained, consistent and wide reaching sustainability – just 3 highlights from this year’s Business Tourism conference that saw over 200 (..)

Contracts 130

Contracts Contracts Sustainability Tourism 130

Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

Employers can be required to pay the employee for the rest of their life for injuries sustained on the job, this insurance picks up that tab. . Phone calls, emails, contracts, photographs, or anything else relevant to the situation. . Most states actually require this type of insurance. . Terrorism Insurance. contact information .

Insurance 366

Insurance Vendor Certification Events 366

Skift Meetings

JULY 22, 2024

It happens, and that’s when you need a solid contract. “We We always talk about the event industry being a relationship industry, but you also have to protect yourself and you do that with a contract,” said Jill Blood , VP, deputy general counsel and privacy officer at Maritz. “We We write contracts for worst-case scenarios.”

Contracts 52

Contracts Contracts Meeting Prospect 52

Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book. From $610 up to $2000.

Sustainability 82

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Certification 82

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9.

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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 293

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“I don’t think people have the ability to sustain endless variations of COVID-19 without there being dire consequences. So in any other year, this would have been the biggest wedding year ever because it was two years’ worth of weddings.” ” COVID-19 In 2021 Is A PR Problem.

Social Media 311

Social Media Regulations Organization Contracts 311

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Review venue and event services contracts to check whether there are any opportunities for waste reduction. May your next event be your most sustainable yet. Plan your event out well in advance so that you have time to incorporate environmental considerations. Minimize waste from the very beginning. Food service.

Manufacturing 168

Manufacturing Events Venue Contracts 168

Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. According to a study by Lufthansa and Hopper, 73% of travellers would be willing to pay more for more sustainable options, however, only 1% of travellers paid for it.

Social Media 82

Social Media Media Sustainability Trends 82

Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book. So why consider becoming Eco Accredited?

Sustainability 70

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Certification 70

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Surprisingly, this idea of sustainable living already exists for many homeowners and can also be a reality for your home. We’ve compiled a list of important changes you can make to your home to lessen your impact on the environment, reduce your utility bills, and achieve a more sustainable lifestyle. . Install solar panels.

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Sustainability Panel Manufacturing Contracts 78