Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

Resist the urge to begin a sponsor relationship by flooding email inboxes with your initial proposal. Once a proposal is requested, use email to present a tailored pitch that addresses everything you’ve discussed. Use Customized Packages Instead of One-Size-Fits-All Proposals.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 5, 2022

In a move signaling how the change may affect the airline industry, the US Department of Transportation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would cover airline ticket refunds. 22, to hear comment on the proposed rulemaking. A change that increases the number of connections in the itinerary. •

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The commission unanimously approved a special use permit and 50-year franchise agreement for a proposed 29-mile tunnel system under The Strip, to be designed by Elon Musk ’s The Boring Company. This permit only allows The Boring Company “to apply for and receive building permits to construct the proposed tunnels,” a press release reads.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process? In reality, the structure is similar to what you’d see with any other Request For Proposal. Describe the timeline of the project – up until when are you accepting proposals?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read More : Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis When hotels do respond, they often omit information in their proposals and contracts that had been discussed, information that is critical in the buyer’s decision-making process. An important shift will need to be “hotels need to re-staff,” Edwards states.

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2020

Recently, BizBash shared an article that proposed the hub and spoke method. Now, why does this make sense and what does it even mean? Let us paint a vivid picture for you: as a pandemic sweeps the world, the events industry suffers. But planners and profs alike are resourceful, which is why we’re seeing a huge spike in virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The newly designed executive summary, which outlines the nuts and bolts of the proposal, is upfront and allows the customer to more easily and quickly understand the financial commitment associated with the offer. “[Meeting professionals] have expressed appreciation with regard to our speed to market, i.e. RFP response time,” Riel says.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Reposite , an AI-powered supplier-sourcing platform, streamlines the planning process with a curated database of more than 35,000 group-friendly offerings, robust request for proposal (RFP) creation tools, and AI-powered quote matching solutions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

America’s Center Convention Complex Proposed Expansion. Washington State Convention Center Proposed Addition. In the past five years, the convention center could not accommodate more than 350 event proposals due to lack of dates or space.”. America’s Center Convention Complex Proposed Expansion.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Prepare an event sponsorship proposal letter, define various event sponsorship packages/levels, find decision-makers in the company, and reach out to them directly. Be specific in your sponsorship proposal: outline the benefits for the event sponsor. What can you offer in return for their financial help?

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 17, 2022

70 public and private travel and tourism organisations propose several amendments to the new EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation with the aim to secure the freedom of movement across the continent and guarantee harmonised rules when the Certificate is in use.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 8, 2021

Ahead of the EU Ambassadors’ meeting on 11 June, the European travel and tourism industry associations call on Member States to approve the Commission’s proposal to start lifting travel restrictions in the EU in a coordinated way [1]. After months of lockdowns and a patchwork of measures across the continent, this proposal is very timely.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

As a Destination Management Company (DMC), integrating technology into your proposal writing, event planning, and execution processes is an important tool in making your events successful. Technology can help you streamline operations and create elevated experiences that exceed client expectations and create lasting memories.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

So they might have an online platform supplier speaking to them, submitting a proposal to them saying, we can do this. So they’re just being guided by what the supplier has put in the proposal. We can do that. We can do the other” “But the event planner doesn’t really know what they want.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

HyperloopTT Proposed Station Design. 17 shined favorably on the proposed route and the economics behind it. The multistate proposal, known as Great Lakes Hyperloop, is in the midst of a feasibility study of its own due to conclude in 2019. Over the past year, Musk received approval to begin digging between Washington, D.C.,

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 26, 2024

Google is “proposing an updated approach that elevates user choice.” ( source ) How Google will prompt users to decide how their online data is used is unknown at this time. The plan was to restrict access to third-party cookies to all Chrome users in 2024. Now, the rollercoaster ride has reversed. What happens now?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

He will answer questions about what sponsors truly need, mistakes planners make in proposals, inbound sponsorship and so much more. In this episode, Peter Poehle returns to offer his annual update on the status of event sponsorship. Always useful, always interesting, this is a don’t miss episode!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

” Reevaluating the events industry, Nick proposes a better question. “Let’s ask what’s something positive that came out of the changes this year ,” proposes Dustin. “Let’s ask what’s something positive that came out of the changes this year ,” proposes Dustin.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The RFP activity index, which measures the number of proposals sent by event planners during the quarter, increased to just shy of 2019 levels as well. The hotel group room nights index rose to 106, showing a return to 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

More efficiencies are on the way, Quattrone said, in the way of e-proposals and instant booking for smaller meetings. Read More : Mergers and Partnerships Advance Hybrid Technology Choices. A Mixed Future Predicted. “We We have had accelerated adoption of technology on the event and hotelier side,” Quattrone said.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We’ve talked a lot about this in our AV quotes walkthrough : you need to understand what’s on your proposal first before going in. ” “A changelog is also helpful because the next year when you go to resell the project, you can show the updated proposal for next year,” he explains.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Although the in-person events model worked for decades,” Giberti proposes “it is time for an industry transformation – and not just until in-person attendance comes back.”. We’ve seen corporate event organizers become dramatically more creative than for-profit organizations and associations.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This week, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced a proposed merger, which would make the new airline the fifth largest in the United States. The merger is valued at $6.6 On a call announcing the deal on Monday, Spirit’s CEO Ted Christie touted both airlines’ “commitment to affordable travel.”.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2022

In addition to brainstorming what post-pandemic proposals should include and what elements of the event and its preparation should be emphasized, both leaders zeroed in on the power of partnerships amid conversations over RFPs. For the full discussion on developing better RFPs, listen on-demand. An Appetite for True Partnership.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

An industry insider for SFGATE recommended booking your rental car two weeks to a month before your proposed trip, and still, to expect to pay 25 to 30 percent more than usual for it. The first piece of advice no matter your favored mode of transport is to plan ahead.

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Endless Events

JUNE 3, 2020

Technical producers are going to build out your proposals and quotes. Then, we move forward to your technical director. This is the person who gets all geeky and technical when it comes to everything. So they’re the ones who are going to source the equipment, source your platforms, source all the technologies that go to everything.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Include them in your proposal. Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. However, don’t commit to a venue without understanding your internet costs and COVID compliance measures. Budget-friendly tip: Try to make your in-person event as simple as possible, but nonetheless charming.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Turner Jamie Murdock, executive sales leadership culture creator with Maritz , tried to get to the bottom of the confusion over the broken Request for Proposals (RFP) process by asking what has changed about RFPs.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

In states with proposed legislation, he suggested a different approach. “It hurts businesses and hotels and doesn’t benefit to put a stranglehold on them for something they can’t control. Instead, go and work with local groups that are trying to have a positive impact.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

Read More : Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform Dubber’s ultimate focus is on the important moments in meetings while filtering out the nitty-gritty. “I “The big excitement in new AI is that it’s about conversation, its language. That’s what I think is so amazing is that this AI now sounds like a human.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2024

Apps for Data Analysis Ready to move beyond ChatGPT and looking for specialized tools?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Common International Travel Challenges It’s easy to think everything is under control when setting up international travel but there exists common challenges that, while giving attention to some you may neglect other, just as important, concerns.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. This proactive approach allows for a strategic and thoughtful development of your events, ensuring a high standard of quality and effectiveness.

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Pádraic Gilligan

AUGUST 16, 2024

He advocates for open and transparent operations in incentive travel and proposes "Factourism" as an innovative tourism trend, enhancing visitor experiences through factory tours. The post Lessons from ethical retail for incentive travel professionals appeared first on padraicino.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She will also be in charge of managing accounts, preparing and presenting proposals and generating business. Sierra Coronell Sierra Coronell As group sales manager at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver , Coronell will be responsible for selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to customer groups.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2022

In a later panel, LaToya Williams, global account manager with Helms Briscoe, shared that clients are often sending out a Request for Information before a formal Request for Proposals to find out if the destination is addressing key issues such as inclusion before putting the city on a short list for serious consideration.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Aggregate travel spend to increase the value of regular contract proposals. Planning ahead allows organizers to explore more options at a better price, while enjoying better leverage. Consolidate and compromise. Compromising on when staff travels can also be beneficial. Focus on ROI.

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