Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They led me to create a contract with myself that is still important to me. Creating a contract with oneself is a common way to motivate yourself toward achieving desired goals. There are plenty of resources available for writing such contracts. The workshop where I created my contract for myself took a deeper perspective.

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Contracts Contracts Conference Meeting 155

Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

The bill made allowances for fulfilling contracts in place as of Jan. It would dissolve tourist development councils and promotional agencies unless approved by a resolution of the board of county commissioners. 1, including servicing bonds but said they cannot be renewed or extended.

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Proposal Tourism Tourism Promotion 208

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 25, 2025

A similar clause should be in speaker contracts, particularly for high-profile speakers. if the speaker becomes a focus of criticism or a safety problem, in a way that was not anticipated at the time the speaker was contracted, the group should have the right to cancel the speaker.

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Contracts Contracts Planner Sponsors 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 211

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since her mother was traveling in the 1990s, laws have changed to require hotels to contract for ADA rooms, guaranteeing they will be available when the person arrives, rather than making it upon request. “I feel blessed to get to use some of the hardest parts of my life growing up to help others,” she said. It’s a cultural fit.”

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Registration Transportation Speakers Contracts 246

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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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Planner Management Contracts Contracts 246

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality, most recently serving as director of sales and marketing at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore.

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Hospitality Promotion Tourism Tourism 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Again, it depended on whether the applicable contract contained a force majeure provision and whether that provision was the “long” or “short” form (i.e. Again, this can be addressed either initially in the contract, or by negotiating additional addendums or riders to the contract after the fact.

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Contracts Contracts Government Insurance 264

Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure Clauses As we all learned over the last three years, force majeure clauses focus on liability when unforeseen circumstances impact the ability for one or both parties to perform the contracted activities. However, the more vague the wording, the harder it will be for those looking to cancel or terminate an event contract.

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Contracts Contracts Meeting Government 244

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. She suggests stipulating that cancelation charges are calculated on a sliding scale based on the distance out from the event rather than signing a 100-percent cancellation policy due after the contract is signed.

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Contracts Contracts Certification Events 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, the question is how to build contracts moving forward. Phoenix-based hotel attorney Lisa Devlin sat down for some rapid-fire questions about what is and isn’t working today and offered her prescription for a win-win solution to trading contract clauses. Read More : A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses.

Contracts 246

Contracts Contracts Government Training 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“They continue to have productive meetings with the union and believe both parties are committed to negotiating a contract that is good for all. Read More : LA Hotel Strike Impacts Political Science Annual Meeting Forty thousand are currently working under an expired contract at 22 casino resorts divided among the three hotel brands.

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Hospitality Contracts Contracts Technology 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2024

For the highly paid speaker with the demanding schedule, Kleinfeld says it’s important the contract covers what happens for no-shows and how compensation will be handled in that circumstance. “If So, working with the venue on rooming for security staff needs to be considered early on, perhaps during contract talks.”

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Speakers Booking Contracts Contracts 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The new contract-based permitting model allowing restaurants to operate sidewalk dining parklets in Miami Beach was upheld by a Miami-Dade County judge this week following a legal challenge brought by a small group of businesses who disputed the new model, which goes into effect Oct.

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Contracts Contracts Planner Venue 241

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

We all have a contract ‘til July 31st–we will work under that contract,” Local Teamsters 171 Vice President Scott Barry told Wdbj7.com. July 31st at midnight, if we don’t have a contract, we’re not working without another contract.”

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Planner Contracts Contracts Meeting 239

Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033. We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.

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Travel Travel Incentives Tourism 189

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Italy does not have a lot of large hotels so if your program requires a peak of more than 100 rooms on a five-star category I suggest anticipating as much as you can the hotel sourcing and contracting, especially if you travel on shoulder and peak seasons.

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Meeting Contracts Contracts Incentives 264

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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Meeting Proposal Contracts Contracts 264

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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Contracts Contracts Conference Speakers 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions. EST and will cover the intricacies of the contracting phase to managing a live event. The first GDP University webinar, Planning 101 in Today’s Reality (Part I), took place Oct.

Certification 290

Certification Training Prospect Contracts 290

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Contract Lessons Lisa Sommer Devlin When the focus of the event is finding new places to bring events, kicking off with a lesson in what to include—and leave out—of contract clauses is always a good idea. Read More : Weaponization of Travel: Navigating Cultural Obstacle Courses Lowest Rate: Every contract is a futures agreement.

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Meeting Contracts Contracts Education 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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Conference Site Selection Logistics Contracts 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In San Francisco, there are 60 properties with solid union contracts that are not at risk for striking.

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Benefits Contracts Contracts Hospitality 246

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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Contracts Contracts Events Planner 98

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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. Business travelers can find opportunities on the new e-procurement portal that makes the bidding process smoother.

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Travel Travel Healthcare Trade Show 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The World Health Organization has reported that those who’ve contracted Covid-19 previously may be more susceptible to the Omicron variant, compared to the Delta or other variants that appeared in the last year; but the variant’s severity is still a question among scientists.

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Travel Travel Contracts Contracts 264

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Panel Meeting Trade Show Contracts 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract The post Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner appeared first on Smart Meetings. What should you include in the RFP? What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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Planner Contracts Contracts Consulting 264

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Planner Transportation Contracts Contracts 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Can you summarize the various areas of your contract? Compare Costs.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Speakers 339

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Customer Onboarding: Once a contract is signed, follow up with details on dining, rooms, and exclusive amenities, ensuring smooth client onboarding. For sales directors, the key types include: Lead Nurturing Campaigns: Convert inquiries about event spaces or group stays into confirmed bookings.

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Automation Social Media Prospect Booking 130

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

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. “From a consumer perspective the more transparency, the better,” he said. “ Freitag predicted that competitors will adopt the new approach with time.

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Public Relations Contracts Contracts Registration 290