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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

Smart Meetings

Force m ajeure and clauses to keep in your next contract Watch the full webinar here. Contracts are the life blood of the meeting industry. Keep Relationships in the Details One key aspect that is sometimes overlooked in the contract process is relationships. Make sure [the service charges are] written into the contract.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

Smart Meetings

But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. year period of time have shifted into the future years causing a significant demand and compression issue when contracting with hotels,” Payne said. Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M.

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Before You Sign That Contract: 5 Hotel Contract Tips For Novice Planners

Endless Events

Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go. To prevent them from signing a bad contract, we’ve put together five tips to help them navigate the surprisingly complex world of hotel contracts.

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Webinar: Transparency in Contracting: Navigating the Destination Booking Agreement (DBA)

Convene by PCMA

Learning Objectives: Acquire a deeper understanding of the emerging trends and evolving practices in contracting for city-wide events. Identify potential issues that may arise when negotiating contracts and how to avoid them by utilizing the key elements of Destination Booking Agreements (DBAs).

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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Your Event Goals Should Determine Your Venue Contract — Not The Other Way Around

Endless Events

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. If wheelchair users are attending, for example, you shouldn’t book a historic venue without ADA-accessible ramps. Management.

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Hilton Readies Small-Meeting Booking Tool

MeetingsNet

The Events.Hilton.com site is being enhanced to allow planners with groups of up to 35 attendees to book meetings online. Hilton has announced plans to roll out a direct-booking tool for small, simple meetings in early 2024. Companies in the program will have a customized booking website and receive discounted rates.

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