Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” We unfortunately do not have a lowest-rate clause in our contract. But here is a clause that we request in our hotel contracts [that has often been] accepted.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

Two out of five organizers said that staying within budget was one of their biggest priorities when booking a speaker, topped only by audience engagement (67 percent) and education for the audience (49 percent). Choosing speakers is a collaborative decision — less than 8 percent of respondents make the booking decisions alone.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

A tour operator is a travel company that devises the trip, books its components, markets it, and sells to travelers or travel agents. In most cases, tour operators book travel services from external suppliers. You’ll be able to send booking requests and receive confirmations and other status updates through your own system interface.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. In these cases, Delvin said, it all comes down to making sure the contract covers every eventuality. “A Lisa Sommer Devlin. Legal Risks.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. There’s been more transparency shown in the communications during the pandemic environment,” which she says will shape the planner-hotelier relationship from now on.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Another winner was the startup BuscoExtra, which was recognised with La Fábrica de Sevilla Award for providing hoteliers with a technological solution that allows them to hire a worker in 2 hours including all the procedures for registering and signing the contract anywhere in Spain.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Communicate Often. Make sure you are communicating.”. Open and honest communication sets up reasonable expectations. The most important thing that a customer can do is book as early as they can right now,” Pavlovich says. Whoever has the best information, make sure that you involve them as much as possible,” she says.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. More than Ever, Communication is the Key.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 15, 2022

When I booked Orlando in 2016, I never would’ve thought we would’ve been in this position [today with the overturning of Roe v. I do like that there are opportunities to put clauses in contracts. We will not contract with any venue that won’t accept that clause.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 27, 2019

From strategy and planning to booking flights to negotiating contracts, there is a lot on the line. Contracted specialists provide reassurance, because they know what to do if the unexpected happens. Here, you’ll discover why outsourcing your next incentive program will set you up for success. Saves You Time.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

During the show, new tracks including Creativity in communication; Diversity?and and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. Donate a book: More than 400 have already been donated, bring one to keep the momentum going.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Communication planning, management and execution. Proprietary self-service online booking tool (integrated with registration) . Our global buying power mitigates risk with better contract terms, generates cost savings, and saves you time negotiating with hotels and venues. Hotel booking and contracting.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book even earlier – up to a year or more in advance. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, during their time together last year, Louisville Tourism and its CAC — 24 association, corporate, trade-show, and special event meeting professionals who serve a two-year term — focused on registration data analysis and best communication and collaboration practices around these numbers to aid in industry recovery.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. In addition to communicating health and safety protocols, you’ll need to provide them with details about what they can expect when they arrive at the hotel. Space Conflicts. First-time Exhibitors.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication. Meetings are heating up #DownUnder , says Director of Business Development Beverly Parker and Director of Communications and #CSR Samantha Glass of @ICCSyd , as the energized, vibrant destination offers elevated experiences. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. —

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many agreed that for their rooms blocks currently contracted, they are finding that the hotel/venue reps they have been working with for years are no longer there —they have either retired, moved to a different position, or chosen not to return to a job in the industry. Session: Room Blocks and Shared Risk Structures (Digital Group).

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Lock in your event date early so you have plenty of time to find your ideal venue, book vendors, and communicate with attendees. Negotiate contract terms: Before signing any contracts, consider negotiating the terms with the venue. Booking the ideal event venue marks a significant milestone in the event planning process.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Different Focus, Different Expertise Travel Agency Travel agencies excel in catering to individual vacationers and transient business travelers, focusing on booking one reservation at a time. Our mobile event apps offer a pocket-sized agenda on the go and the ability for s eamless communication between qualifiers and organizers.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Will distinguishes between making the active choice not to book a venue and actively boycotting that venue. Having internal dialogue speaks to the heart of what groups, communities, and organizations like this do, which is to collect people around shared values.”. Have you put language into your contracts regarding hot-button issues?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Contracting a venue can be a chore within itself. At times, a venue could offer space to two organizations, sometimes issuing contracts to both. In some rare cases, you can find yourself answering a call of someone alerting you that your signed contract is invalid due to another organization’s booking.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

We’ll help you answer key questions about event sourcing, including what to consider and how to book so you can get the right venue with the most impact and achieve your event goals. Track bid evolution, concessions offered, and all communications in one place. Understand these details before signing a contract.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 14, 2024

Different Focus, Different Expertise Travel Agency Travel agencies excel in catering to individual vacationers and transient business travelers, focusing on booking one reservation at a time. Our mobile event apps offer a pocket-sized agenda on the go and the ability for s eamless communication between qualifiers and organizers.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications? By implementing distancing regulations, and no-touch tools such as QR Codes, NFC tags, Big Data, and more, it lowers the risk of contracting the virus and adds a layer of security. . Customize communication. And will virtual events be the new normal?

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Teresa de la Hera, Assistant Professor of Persuasive Gaming, Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam, ‘Gamification doesn’t need to be always about fun or engagement. A common example is booking websites. It’s not about fun but to make us book.’.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

Immersive travel implies, well, immersing in the foreign culture which in most cases means mingling with the community at the place of destination, engaging in traditional activities, attending local events and so on. Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Connectivity in the travel industry.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Tanna Pearman, meeting broker for Las Vegas-based Meetings Made Easy, handles site selection and contracting for both corporate and association clients, which means her approach to building RFPs focuses on different elements of each meeting to match a given destination and its various hotels. Every RFP is unique,” she says.

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Hotel Engine

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Whether you oversee travel management for 5 or 5000, now is a great time to set up new guidelines for communication, reiterate the company travel policies, and streamline your workflow. However, your business travelers might not even realize they’re not following the company travel policy when they book independently.

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Open Destinations

MAY 22, 2023

With the rise of contactless payments, touchless check-ins, and mobile bookings, technology has become essential in providing a safe and seamless customer experience. We’re at a tipping point, where more people expect a seamless human-less experience throughout a booking experience or holiday.

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Open Destinations

MAY 22, 2023

With the rise of contactless payments, touchless check-ins, and mobile bookings, technology has become essential in providing a safe and seamless customer experience. We’re at a tipping point, where more people expect a seamless human-less experience throughout a booking experience or holiday.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I The IMEX team is broaching some bold educational topics this year, with an eye toward creating safe spaces for discussions.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 20, 2020

Free customer booking support line from Miles Fanning Legal. On demand webinar ‘Supply chain and contract risk management’ with Kemp Little and ABTA’s Simon Bunce. Recently uploaded material includes: On demand webinar ‘Cyber security and remote working: Protecting your business’ with Grant Thornton, Fladgate LLP and Babble.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Clear Communication Budgets are not just internal tools; they are communication devices. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included. Review Contractual Obligations When engaging with vendors or venues, contracts are standard. It’s imperative to read through these documents carefully.

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Redfin

AUGUST 11, 2023

From maintaining a balanced objectivity to perfecting market strategies, ensuring effective communication to building strong relationships with neighbors, This Redfin article presents a comprehensive list of vital vacation rental issues to sidestep. Entrusting management to others necessitates trust, and trust thrives on communication.

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