Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Whether the playing field is national politics, a Southern California crime scene or a hotel contract negotiation, leading with love, empathy and respect is the fast track to building relationships across what might otherwise feel like unfathomable divides, according to keynote Corporal Ryan Tillman.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The most common mistake Howe sees planners make is that they don’t read their contracts. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” Do Your Homework. And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Demystifying Contracts When Borelli demonstrates in Spark’s legal section how easy it is to upload a legal contract and then ask questions in plain English — “something that seems like it wouldn’t be exciting at all” — his audience is impressed “10 out of 10 times,” he said. And it does, Borelli said.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

A Transparency Trend? I think as long as the full price is displayed, including fees and other add-on charges, consumers are OK with it, because then they enter a contract fully informed. The settlement did not require online travel portals such as Expedia to change the way it displays rates.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As in-person events now return to pre-2020 levels, attendees increasingly value connecting and learning with peers, as Freeman reported in its Q1 2024 Trends Report: “When it comes to networking, attendees are less interested in discovering new career opportunities and obtaining/providing mentoring.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

We embraced a design-thinking approach and, as part of that process, we immersed ourselves in a comprehensive global trends study upon which we’d based not only our expectations, but our business plan. And specific to the trends that were emerging in 2016, we are now wading waist-deep in most of them. Bob Priest-Heck, Freeman CEO.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

When negotiating contracts in the future, planners and suppliers alike will have to realize that there may always be something unexpected that we think will never happen. That the force majeure clause often is invoked for the “gray area” issues, so it needs to be written accordingly. Tyra Warner, Ph.D.,

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). The same goes for certifications.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You can negotiate these contracts. Honestly, I’m looking at a contract right now where the contract literally says, and this why I won’t go into the details but the contract literally says the in-house AV company is the exclusive provider of audio-visual services in our property- Will Curran: Haven’t seen that in years.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. “We want to see what trends are out there,” she says.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

ADMEI Conference attendees can walk away with templates for contracting, employee onboarding materials, supplier relations, answers to burning legal questions from our well-loved “ask an attorney” session, and more. Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility. A Glimpse into 2024’s Hottest Event Trends!

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends. 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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers went on strike Friday morning after contracts expired at 25 downtown convention and boutique hotels. Unite Here Local 1 , the union for housekeepers, servers, cooks and doormen, had warned of a possible walkout when the previous contracts expired on August 31.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The research area focused on trends was also popular. On the heels of MPI speakers talking about the power of listening, Bauer was pretty sure they had hooked into a trend of what people are craving right now. The other trend Bauer noted is the sheer joy of being together that seems to happen at every industry event now. “We

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

This trend has not happened post-pandemic. ADR for group bookings follow the same trend. Aggregate travel spend to increase the value of regular contract proposals. In the past, pricing power has followed demand, where those rooms with the strongest occupancy growth also posted the highest ADR gains,” the study reads.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Food handling and requirements belong in the contract. The three offered the Smart Meetings community key insights into industry trends, sustainable strategies and accommodating dietary restrictions—and we’re here to make sure you are caught up on the latest news from these experts. Chef Pace encourages her team to “be adventurous.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

You should actually hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. You may want to incorporate some of the biggest event trends, or perhaps you are planning on bringing in a top entertainer. Nowadays, you hear buzzwords like engagement, virtual reality and so many more trending words everywhere!

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since the pandemic, the problem of fewer registrants booking within in the contracted room block has become more acute. was $158, the second-highest ever; and the trend of attendees waiting until the last minute to register for the event and then book their housing is a lingering aftereffect of the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Read More : 2022 Incentive Trends Explained. Cassidy reported that financial and insurance companies were the first to see the value, but others have contracted as well when they saw how simple the program was to use. “Recipients want choice to travel where they want, when they want, with whomever they want,” said Kressley.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Event planners can use the app to register guests, follow trends and attendance, and track and scale event progress. Reserve integrates with other programs to manage reservations, budgeting, contracts, and more. When used on the same event for multiple years, Cvent can track trends and changes in the data.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“Looking forward through the end of the year, the airline expects the strong Covid recovery trends to continue to overcome the recessionary pressures in the macroeconomic environment,” United’s release on the earnings statement said.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a following of 50K to 150K followers on TikTok, micro-influencers boast a dedicated following and high engagement that is effective yet more affordable than contracting with major influencers, which are classified as having more than 750K TikTok followers. Social media has changed the ad landscape of today immensely.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

I think a big trend that we’re gonna see is, connections are going to be built online and solidified in person versus the other way around.” . “I’m Not to say that those backgrounds are solely attributing to the results we’ve seen, but I’ve closed plenty of contracts. she asks. . “I

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In fact, many of our clients sign multiple-year contracts and use us for their AV needs year after year. To avoid this pitfall by always staying fresh on AV trends, event trends , and communicate your vision and goals clearly. However, as long as you have not signed a contract yet you most likely don’t have to!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Before the global health pandemic, the event industry focused on new trends and innovation; a post-pandemic world does not always allow for this flexibility, especially with all the challenges we face in our events. This means that there is a shortage of available venues, as contracts from the pandemic have rolled over to current timelines.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Oxford Economics’ Savelli explained that during past recessions, room demand overreacted, with sometimes twice as much of a contraction as the economy overall. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. Travel Priorities First, some history. Savelli is not alone in that observation.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The company released version two of a bookable meeting space tool in collaboration with VenueBook , making communication, information and contracting easier on the event planner. MPAV’s diverse toolset has so far given it protection from this trend. Eventcore isn’t the only new tool under MPAV’s belt. 5 Covid variant making its rounds.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

We have several contracted clients who were actually waiting until April 1st to decide whether or not they’d be moving forward to plan their event because they really want that 500 or 800 person event to celebrate 30 years or 50 years of being in business, for example,” AJ says. . So we’re seeing a big trend in that too.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

Read More: Meeting Safety Trends in 2022. Certain cellular contracts keep your phone locked to your home country’s SIM, but there are plenty of mobile hotspot devices you can find that will give you a secure network anywhere you go. Buy a Local SIM Card. Buying a local SIM card is different wherever you travel.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Archer Aviation has completed more than 400 test flights and has signed manufacturing contracts worth over $6 billion so far. Guests can make their way to Saryan Street, world-renowned for its wine shops and art galleries, or visit Republic Square to take in the musical fountains and stunning architecture.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2018

The union’s members voted August 15 to walk off the job at month’s end if a new contract deal isn’t reached. Although employees in the city did vote to authorize a strike, this is a common tactic in the course of contract negotiations and does not mean that employees will actually strike,” the spokesperson noted. Salary Trends.

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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

JUNE 19, 2023

If meeting professionals turn down the option of using an event space’s AV team and bring in an outside company, there could be a clause in the contract that charges an extra fee for external services. Always be sure to read contracts carefully! Production companies do it all.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024.

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