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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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Are You Prepared for IMEX 2021? A Checklist

Smart Meetings

Come Prepared. Come prepared to learn. and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. EIC People & Planet Village will bring together sustainability, social and diversity efforts in one central place on the show floor.

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

Smart Meetings

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back.

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TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences

Travel Daily Media

The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. According to a study by Lufthansa and Hopper, 73% of travellers would be willing to pay more for more sustainable options, however, only 1% of travellers paid for it.

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French Agritourism: 7 Reasons to try France’s Version of Sustainable Tourism

Solimar International

As a result, France might not seem like the perfect sustainable destination. Read below to learn more about agritourism in France and the promotion of sustainable tourism as a way to support rural farmers! Agritourism is one of those alternatives, offering immersive and unique sustainable experiences to tourists.

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BestCities Global Alliance and GainingEdge extend partnership

Travel Daily Media

BestCities Global Alliance, the world’s leading network of premier meeting destinations and GainingEdge, a global leader specializing in providing advice to the conventions and meetings industry, are pleased to announce a three-year renewal of their management contract. GainingEdge has been managing the alliance since 2009.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract. Proposal Process. Site Inspections.

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