The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. I was lucky at that moment because I had very good clients—everyone paid the maximum and respected the contract.

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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. Typically, tour packages include such elements as transportation, accommodation, airport transfers, activities, tours, and so on. Booking engine and payments processing. Connecting to suppliers.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

It should also be located near public transportation stops, for example, a metro station. This way, attendees are not forced to rely on a car and have the opportunity to conveniently travel by public transport. Generally, simpler and less popular locations can be easier to book and better suited for a corporate event.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Air and transportation. 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. Venue sourcing and contracting.

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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. Are masks required while using rideshare or public transportation? Chances are high that 10 percent or so of your coworkers will either get COVID or need to quarantine because of potential exposure.

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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. Read on to explore why opting for an incentive travel company like Brightspot can transform your group travel experience.

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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. Managing the details of your program’s budget—from flights and accommodation to extra activities, transportation and dining—requires keen negotiation skills and a clear idea of the total investment. Saves You Time.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 17, 2022

“The Future of the Force Majeure: Negotiating Contracts Amid Uncertainty” was such a popular session at Convening Leaders 2022 that the breakout room at Caesars Forum quickly filled to capacity and in-person attendees had to join the online audience to participate. He shed some light on contract considerations when we spoke in late February.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

It should also be located near a metro station or public transportation so attendees are not forced to rely on a car. If your event is on a larger scale and more complex, then you should aim to book far in advance – sending out invitations even up to a year ahead of time if necessary.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

However, flexibility and asking the right questions will help you book the right property for your event. In today’s super-heated seller’s market, it pays to book venues as far out as possible. Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain. Remember that everything is negotiable, until the contract is signed.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Because of this, it is essential that you build a buffer into your event budget as new taxes could be implemented after you have selected and contracted your event destination. While some destinations are adding taxes, others are providing great incentives to book your event there. But it also includes all goods that are transported.

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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. What forms of transportation or ridesharing services are available? Understand these details before signing a contract. How Do You Book a Venue?

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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. Additional services: Mention any required services, such as event planning assistance, security, or transportation. Booking the ideal event venue marks a significant milestone in the event planning process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The new “Unbelievably Real” will promote the city’s healthy meeting program, transportation advancements, and award-winning dining to all audiences, including leisure travelers, businesses and groups, reflecting the increased bleisure trend. Last year’s IMEX America was unique as it aligned with the reopening of U.S.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Commission contracted model. The first possible scenario is called a commission contracted or agency model. The payment for a reservation made via OTA goes directly to the supplier — either at the time of booking or on check-in. Net contracted model. Another approach is a net contracted or merchant model.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Some meeting planners are addressing these concerns by writing amenity guarantees into contracts to provide a more desirable and consistent experience for attendees. First, travelers are concerned about availability of desired amenities on their trips. Read More : Travel Survey Reveals Secrets for Making “Bleisure” Work.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 24, 2022

It’s more important than ever for business travelers and travel coordinators to be strategic about the types of trips booked and how resources are chosen and used. Yet, you may well find yourself in a situation where you need to manage contracts or digitize documents on the fly. Book and pay for your parking pass in advance.

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Redfin

AUGUST 2, 2023

Gather and organize essential documents such as passports, IDs, birth certificates, medical records, financial paperwork, and any contracts related to your new home. Having a detailed list will help you ensure that nothing gets lost during transportation and will serve as a reference when filing insurance claims, if necessary.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Spaces such as secret gardens, book shops, or even decommissioned fire stations will instantly get people talking. Make sure you understand the terms of the contract so you know exactly what’s included in the fee and what isn’t. Be sure to ask these questions before booking so you know exactly what you’re getting into.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Instead of connecting with thousands of vendors separately, an online booking platform can integrate with just one GDS — and tap into the almost exhaustless source of information. Sixty years later, the world’s first computerized system for flight booking still handles a lion’s share of airline and hotel reservations.

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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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Social Tables

AUGUST 29, 2017

Whether it’s a wedding, a business conference, or a large reunion, guests appreciate the ease of booking a room that is already reserved for the group. Booking Hotel Room Blocks. When it comes to booking a larger block, or a property in a busy city or sought-after location, earlier is always better. Click To Tweet.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

It can be anything from booking a homestay instead of a hotel to volunteering at the nearby field to attending a weekend flea market or a local yoga class – you get the idea. Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Meanwhile, adventure travel is more about physical activities. Here’s how it works.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 15, 2023

Choose a venue close to public transportation options. You could also incentivize public transportation or partner with a rideshare company like Lyft to offer event-specific discounts. For example, if budgets are tight and there were recent layoffs, you might not want to book The Venetian in Las Vegas.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

. • Look at State Department travel advisories , not just at the time you book the event but historical warnings for the time of year your event will be held. Will they strain local transportation or use other public resources you’ll rely on? Find out what events/festivals are taking place at the same time as yours.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

The Bern Convention Bureau supports the organisers with any question that arises during the planning process, such as a hotel booking outside of Kursaal when necessary. First, due to COVID-19, people are hesitant to attend live events or book at the last minute. Their consistently helpful support is almost like a concierge service.

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Innovatx

JUNE 10, 2020

Make sure you are aware of all current groups also booked within the hotel and their safety protocols. Contracting Items. In addition to your desired spaces, hotel room blocks and concessions, it is important to put addendums or clauses into new contracts to protect your group moving forward.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The new “Unbelievably Real” will promote the city’s healthy meeting program, transportation advancements, and award-winning dining to all audiences, including leisure travelers, businesses and groups, reflecting the increased bleisure trend. Last year’s IMEX America was unique as it aligned with the reopening of U.S.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 16, 2021

In contrast, there’s also an article about booking and ticketing for non-IATA agencies which describes other ways to sell flights. It was established in 1984 as a successor to the Air Traffic Conference of America, formerly known as the Air Transport Association of America (ATA). The flight booking algorithm explained.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Are golf carts (transportation) included in the pricing? Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing. Book vendors and plan day-of details Although many clubs offer comprehensive event services, such as catering, bartending, and staff, others may allow you to bring outside food for private events at no additional charge.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

These companies provide the transportation, plus professionals who pack up your home and load your belongings on a truck. Companies like U-Pack will provide the transportation and optional loading services. Be sure to pack fragile items carefully or save them for personal transport. Full-service movers. Moving containers.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

If you have an annual event, try to negotiate a multi-year contract where you get a discount if you commit to exclusively using their business. This not only applies to catering, but also transportation, rental space, floral, hotels, and dining establishments. Negotiate with vendors. Better events, no stress. Entertaining Your Guests.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 16, 2020

Additionally, the trip itself is likely to be anxiety-inducing: among those with concerns, 54% are concerned about being on a plane, 48% about using public transportation, and 41% about staying in a hotel. They are especially worried getting sick themselves (55%) or infecting their family (51%). Need to resume in-person meetings.

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Back then, self-service used to simply mean “without a travel agent”, and in 2020, with up to 80 percent of travelers booking directly online – it’s a norm. For example, Expedia provides a self-service booking experience – everything can be done without interacting with company staff. Travel research and booking.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 8, 2022

The hotel industry tends to overlook attracting SMERF bookings in favor of the greater bang-for-buck that comes with booking business meetings and conferences. Nonetheless, SMERF groups still book room blocks, event spaces and food and beverage services like corporate travelers do. Table of Contents. SMERF Defined.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If you’re wondering what questions to ask when booking a venue, you’ve come to the right place. Transportation is a pivotal element of venue selection so that your guests can arrive on time without dealing with delays or unforeseen transit elements.” Is a deposit required to secure the booking, and if so, what is the deposit amount?

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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Ahead of our SITE Midwest Retreat, I shared this video I had created about my experience flying to Cancún, Mexico, highlighting the changes at the airport, during transportation, and at the resort. This is an opportunity to dazzle them with helpful pre-event communications. Let me give you an example.

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