Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

With the onset of the pandemic, organizers were forced to move quickly to online events and discovered they were reaching brand new audiences. Flexible Contract Language. I predict rapid growth and change with many events to come catering to many individuals across the globe. Clear Communication with Clients and Attendees.

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Event Planning Contracts Contracts Communications 310

Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

The expansion of what was event apps over a decade and then the contraction over the last three years is all happening in one year for these platforms. Now, we’re starting to see the contraction where things are consolidating and coming together. You’d invest in the infrastructure that’s getting people online.”

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Platform Event Apps Registration Online 368

ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

A Timeline Before a potential client chooses to work with you, they should be provided with a clear, high-level project timeline, from the moment you sign a contract until the date of the event. If you’re sending your proposal online, you can include an option to sign and pay electronically to secure you as their DMC partner.

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Proposal Vendor Destination Management Contracts 195

Advanced Travel and Tourism

MARCH 25, 2021

Similarly, those highly concerned about their friends and family contracting the virus rose to 71.0% of American travelers are highly concerned about personally contracting COVID-19. Nearly 30% researched travel ideas online. The proportion of American travelers that feel the pandemic situation will get worse in the U.S.

Travel 241

Travel Travel Contracts Contracts 241

Fox World Travel

APRIL 21, 2023

As travel services manager for a 4000-employee business and personal insurance provider, Jenna Joswick thought she knew everything her online booking tool offered.

Travel 98

Travel Travel Insurance Contracts 98

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Events.Hilton.com site is being enhanced to allow planners with groups of up to 35 attendees to book meetings online. The group transactions, aimed at in-person meetings without third-party support, will be entirely online at Events.Hilton.com and will not require a separate contract.

Booking 105

Booking Meeting Contracts Contracts 105

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content.

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Preparation Event Planning Certification Human Resources 334

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 22, 2024

The new FCM Venue Finder, powered by Hubli, includes over 200,000 spaces around the world with fast and easy online booking, as well as sustainability solutions with contracting and cost controls. We believe that this is a game-changer for how we deliver our content to people who want to save valuable time and money.” “We

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Platform Venue Meeting Booking 81

Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

However, when on vacation, people tend to forget about their online security.”. To mitigate this risk, book online plans at home or with a more secure hotel Wi-Fi network. It is typical to scroll through your phone while waiting for a flight or train,” he says. Disable Automatic Network Connections. Use a Prepaid Card.

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Networking Travel Travel Training 206

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Although the new Covid wave is seen as less serious for most who contract it, especially if they are vaccinated and boosted, the threat of spreading the disease has affected some high-profile gatherings, including postponement of the Grammy Awards, previously scheduled for Jan. 31 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Preparation 227

Preparation Contracts Contracts Online 227

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2024

We] are on a contract basis now to do their meetings and I still get to be part of a really meaningful and important mission. People have gotten their education online. When you look at [our work with] the Kidney Cancer Association, a door opened where they needed some budget cutting. ShePlans Co.

Meeting 130

Meeting Registration Events Logistics 130

The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

Asked about the challenges in creating Momentum, Christel shared, ‘When bringing the hackathon online, everyone’s success depends on their ability to connect and collaborate with other people. However, collaboration remotely or online is highly fragmented. And we really wanted to bring that online.

Contracts 130

Contracts Contracts Virtual Events Online 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Provide an all-inclusive online shopping cart experience. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Sell refund protection.

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Conference Sponsors Trade Show SEO 273

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The newly expanded company will handle placements for full-time jobs in addition to contract work. Meetingjobs, a meetings-industry job board and placement service, has announced a merger with Cadre, an online marketplace where organizations can contract event-industry freelancers.

Contracts 105

Contracts Contracts Meeting Technology 105

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a world where trustworthiness is becoming increasingly rare online, face-to-face interactions are even more important, one reader wrote. Sue Pelletier is a contract editor and writer whose work has appeared in Prevue Meetings and Incentives , ConferenceDirect MeetingMentor , Manufacturing Leadership Journal , and Trade Show Executive.

Social Media 52

Social Media Manufacturing Contracts Contracts 52

MeetingsNet

MARCH 7, 2024

The hyper-granular attention to detail required to negotiate and contract the various parts of an event, and then manage the ever-changing tactical and strategic elements leading up to the opening session, is beyond my capabilities. Read the story in our digital magazine now , or read it online at MeetingsNet.com as of Monday, March 11.)

Contracts 59

Contracts Contracts Planner Online 59

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect. Keep All Supporting Professionals Within Quick, Digital Reach Most of the professionals you will contract will have a LinkedIn page.

Organization 130

Organization Contracts Contracts Events 130

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Online attendees demonstrated they were just as excited to reconnect as those attending in person. No contract language is going to ever replace a business conversation and negotiation. Convene took a look at some session chats and social media to see what resonated. As a new(ish) supervisor, I love these easy takeaways!” .

Contracts 98

Contracts Contracts Trade Show Social Media 98

Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

When confronted with unique challenges sans existing solutions, our go-to involved extensive searches for templates or contract language online. In the era preceding our introduction to Spark, our planning tools primarily consisted of recycled templates or hastily crafted documents on the fly.

Contracts 52

Contracts Contracts Speakers Platform 52

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. Convene recently spoke with Joshua L. Grimes, Esq., 10 in Las Vegas.

Contracts 105

Contracts Contracts Regulations Government 105

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A November 29 article on MeetingsNet.com about contract clauses that can better protect groups when a venue cancels drew a lot of conversation on Meetings Community (MeCo), an online chat forum for meeting professionals.

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Venue Contracts Contracts Events 64

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Are they there to sign contracts and close deals? Instead, how would someone do that online? So for example, if you have a product launch, how would someone do that online? Do they do press releases online? Far too often we want to just call it the online trade show. Well, that’s not always true.

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Trade Show Virtual Events Vendor Production 248

The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

‘In 2000, I decided to found a company, something that will change the industry, and I established the first marketplace to organise events online. It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. Although it was exciting at that time, almost no company had a webpage. What are we missing?’.

Management 246

Management Contracts Contracts Logistics 246

MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

An online reseller of contracted meeting elements launches a week ahead of its industry rollout at the IMEX show in Frankfurt. When meetings are canceled, the group that signed the contract is typically responsible to pay either a flat fee or a percentage of the revenue they were to bring to the contracted supplier.

Meeting 89

Meeting Contracts Contracts Website 89

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I don't think anybody thought that was the end of it, and now here we are with five new states coming online with privacy laws. Contractual requirements: Set expectations through contracts about suppliers’ obligations around personal information. It's really spreading.”. RELATED: The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR.

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Regulations Trends Contracts Contracts 144

Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

I think a big trend that we’re gonna see is, connections are going to be built online and solidified in person versus the other way around.” . “I’m Not to say that those backgrounds are solely attributing to the results we’ve seen, but I’ve closed plenty of contracts.

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Remote Events Culture Networking 317

Travel Daily News

MARCH 31, 2023

You will also find out the total cost of services before signing a contract. All details are prescribed in the contract. By the way, customers can book Same Day Appliance Repair services online. Besides, you can ask questions regarding things using online websites. It takes no longer than an hour.

Certification 74

Certification Contracts Contracts Online 74

Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Site Selection and Negotiation Incentive travel companies need to be able to effectively negotiate hotel contracts to ensure their clients receive the best value for their investment. Our custom event websites provide detailed trip information and facilitate online registration.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel Logistics 52

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Beyond this number, it is also important to consider how much promotion and attention you want the event to receive in advance; advertising online through social media platforms and publicizing through news outlets can help in generating interest and attendees. Does the Venue Include a Flexible Contract with “Force Majeure”?

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Location Venue Insurance Regulations 130

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Beyond this number, it is also important to consider how much promotion and attention you want the event to receive in advance; advertising online through social media platforms and publicizing through news outlets can help in generating interest and attendees. Does the Venue Include a Flexible Contract with “Force Majeure”?

Venue 130

Venue Insurance Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore. Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties.

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Meeting Entertainment Booking Planner 293

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. Read More : Story Behind the Decision to Focus on IMEX America Live; Smaller Online. During the show, new tracks including Creativity in communication; Diversity?and Not everything happens on the show floor.

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Preparation Sustainability Registration Panel 275

MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2022

Forget the post-event online survey. Regarding that last point, one attendee said, “You could talk to three people within a 15-foot space” such as show staff, volunteers, and contracted security personnel, “and each would tell you something different.”.

Planner 98

Planner Panel Contracts Contracts 98

Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

As soon as you sign the contract, we arrange a private Zoom for you and your staff. “Especially with online events, we’re generating a tremendous amount of data on event platforms. How can they know whether an event technology solution will be well-supported? Brandt recommends being mindful of the onboarding process.

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Platform Event Apps Events Planner 380

Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

People are rejecting the old social contract, reevaluating their personal hierarchy of needs, and exploring a new path to happiness. Now that we are returning to live and digitally integrated events—an approach to reaching audiences on their own terms—our strategic road map continues to help us navigate this phase of business recovery.

Trade Show 244

Trade Show Trends Contracts Contracts 244

Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Hotels, Venues, and Contracts. Flexible” F&B minimums: Ask the venue to charge a percentage of the difference between the price of actual and contracted food and beverage. EduCon 2021 took place July 7-9 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix and online. Curt Wagner is digital editor at Convene.

Contracts 98

Contracts Contracts Remote Speakers 98

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Venue Contracts. One of the best ways to protect your event and your budget is to pay close attention to your venue contracts. For example, numerous properties in Vegas are investing in on-site studios for broadcasting and Lowe's is packaging a virtual piece so that your contract includes almost a ready-made hybrid checklist.”.

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Registration Contracts Contracts Platform 105