Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

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. Proposal Process. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract.

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Proposal Contracts Contracts Logistics 162

MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. Based on his answer, Nguyen reiterated the reason the original venue was chosen versus others in the destination and how it did, in fact, fit the executives’ goals.

Rehearsal 114

Rehearsal Contracts Contracts Transportation 114

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Let them know what they will miss out on in terms of hotel blocks and speakers if they don’t act on a proposal right away and give a roadmap for what to expect in the months to come.”.

Insurance 245

Insurance Medical Meetings Contracts Contracts 245

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

president of Philadelphia-based Grimes Law Offices, LLC, says that it’s commonly written into meeting contracts that either party has 10 days after a natural disaster or other “act of God” incident to invoke force majeure and cancel an event. But most contracts these days are the result of compromise.” Joshua Grimes, Esq.,

Contracts 98

Contracts Contracts Planner Proposal 98

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Aggregate travel spend to increase the value of regular contract proposals. Planning ahead allows organizers to explore more options at a better price, while enjoying better leverage. Consolidate and compromise. Compromising on when staff travels can also be beneficial. Focus on ROI.

Travel 246

Travel Travel Transportation Airlines 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

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2023

With Unite Here Local 737’s nearly 800 workers at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center threatening to strike since the end of 2022, a tentative contract agreement was reached on January 24 between the union and Sodexo, the foodservice provider at the facility. Vote ‘No’ to Disney’s contract proposal on February 2 and 3!”

Contracts 98

Contracts Contracts Proposal Retail 98

MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Strong proposals will include actionable takeaways for attendees, deep understanding of the meeting industry, and the promise of an engaging or inspiring delivery.

Education 92

Education Proposal Meeting Speakers 92

ADMEI

JUNE 22, 2021

More specifically, DMCs are reevaluating their existing proposal, site-inspection, time tracking, contracting, payment, and procurement processes, as well as their overall pricing models. This writing sets out to not only provide context around the foregoing, but also deliver tangible ideas and proposed solutions.

Affiliate 130

Affiliate Proposal Panel Insurance 130

Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Be sure when you’re reviewing the cost proposal, to ask the vendor what it actually includes.” Nguyen suggested asking vendors what exactly is included in the total price tag. Sometimes the cost of an event tech platform does not include the initial build or the support hours. Support: What resources are available?

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 29, 2023

As with recent hotel-labor agreements around the country plus a new contract for UPS workers, fresh contracts for more than 45,000 airline pilots may well affect costs around business events. The compensation and benefits for American pilots will be more than $9 billion across the four-year contract.

Contracts 52

Contracts Contracts Airlines Meeting 52

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Conclusion Summarize key points (tell them what you told them) CTA to request a proposal from Traveler’s Q The post Planning a Destination Wedding appeared first on Traveler's Q. florist, hairstylist, DJ, etc.)

Rehearsal 130

Rehearsal Vendor Booking Proposal 130

Executive Group Travel

APRIL 7, 2023

After spending ten years working with clients on sourcing and contracting I find one mistake many make is the focus on negotiation of a hotel's room rate. Reality is securing a large discount on room rate from the original proposal does not happen a majority of time but instead a $20-30 nightly rate improvement.

Proposal 52

Proposal Contracts Contracts Meeting 52

Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Step 3: Write a Request for Proposal (RFP) Desperate to get your dream spot for your event? It’s time to craft an engaging request for proposal (RFP). Budget: Provide a budget range or limitations to ensure the venue’s proposals are within your financial parameters. About 42.6% About 42.6%

Venue 52

Venue B2B Proposal Contracts 52

Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Their assigned tasks will include: Selecting vendors and negotiating contracts Acting as liaisons between the vendors and the departments that use them Tracking vendor performance and identifying risks Understanding the role of each vendor and eliminating redundant contracts Assessing vendor ROI and shopping for new vendors when necessary.

Vendor 130

Vendor Management Contracts Contracts 130

ITA Group

AUGUST 3, 2021

So, making your proposal more memorable can help you land the sponsors you need who are often operating on a limited budget. Venue in-kind items or contracted concessions can be your best friend. These same venues can also offer concessions in your event contract that can be used as sponsored items.

Sponsors 98

Sponsors Contracts Contracts Proposal 98

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Whether you’re a third-party agency, a CVB, a DMC, or a hotel, it takes a lot of time and energy from a team of people to put together a quality proposal. It’s a laborious process that includes sourcing with supplier partners, creating a pricing mix that meets every need, and developing a proposal that will win over clients.

Proposal 105

Proposal Incentives Contracts Contracts 105

MeetingsNet

JULY 3, 2023

The reason: an expired labor contract for about 15,000 Local 11 workers across 65 hotels. On the flip side, the hotel-management group has proposed wage hikes of 2.5 dollars an hour in the first 12 months and another 6.25 dollars per hour spread across four years.

Meeting 52

Meeting Healthcare Contracts Contracts 52

MeetingsNet

JULY 5, 2022

In labor contracts with hotels in Boston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Hawaii, the union requires 180 days’ notice before new technologies are implemented. One potential concession he proposed: Robots could pay union dues or their companies could share a percentage of the leasing fees with unions.

Proposal 119

Proposal Advertising Contracts Contracts 119

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

She is additionally responsible for generating for proposals and contracts, and attends industry events. Ivey works to secure event space for corporate and public community events, as well as trade shows and conferences.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Proposal Advertising Contracts 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

HyperloopTT Proposed Station Design. 17 shined favorably on the proposed route and the economics behind it. The multistate proposal, known as Great Lakes Hyperloop, is in the midst of a feasibility study of its own due to conclude in 2019. Over the past year, Musk received approval to begin digging between Washington, D.C.,

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Transportation Proposal Technology Technology 200

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A veteran planner discusses how she nudges hotels to act on her requests for proposal: She gives to get. Every RFP is unique,” she says.

Proposal 52

Proposal Site Selection Preparation Events 52

MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

To ensure the level of service they expect, planners should include in meeting contracts minimum personnel numbers for the hotel’s event-services team as well as for meals and receptions. This legislation would help hotels address critical staffing needs by allowing asylum seekers to work as soon as 30 days after applying for asylum.”

Planner 104

Planner Proposal Contracts Contracts 104

Redfin

MARCH 19, 2024

The proposed rules changes would go into effect this July. The proposed settlement could still let the seller offer money for a buyer to allocate to the buyer’s agent, and it doesn’t prevent that offer from being included in general-purpose listing-database fields. The settlement doesn’t address the lawsuits against Redfin.

Proposal 65

Proposal Preparation Publishing Contracts 65

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

Nearly all the conference presentations came directly from the association’s call for proposals, Mesmer said during a presentation she made at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2024 in January. This year, attending a “speaker orientation overview,” which is hosted by Michel on Zoom and recorded is written into all speaker contracts.

Speakers 52

Speakers Proposal Human Resources Audience 52

Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Does the venue include a flexible contract with “Force Majeure”? Conclusion o Summarize key points (tell them what you told them) CTA to request a proposal from Traveler’s Q The post How To Choose The Best Venue For Your Corporate Event appeared first on Traveler's Q. Consider the reputation of the venue (reviews? testimonials?)

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Venue Insurance Audience Events 100

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Does the Venue Include a Flexible Contract with “Force Majeure”? Force majeure is a legal clause that allows both parties to contract the flexibility to terminate or modify the agreement in cases of extraordinary events beyond their control, such as natural disasters or pandemics. So what are you waiting for?

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Location Venue Insurance Regulations 130

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Does the Venue Include a Flexible Contract with “Force Majeure”? Force majeure is a legal clause that allows both parties to contract the flexibility to terminate or modify the agreement in cases of extraordinary events beyond their control, such as natural disasters or pandemics. So what are you waiting for?

Venue 130

Venue Insurance Contracts Contracts 130

Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Improve Request for Proposal (RFP) efficiency. Understand these details before signing a contract. For example, many planners find it frustrating when promises are made by the sales team during the negotiation process but are not mentioned in the contract or not honored by the operations team. Manage your bids.

Venue 52

Venue Planner Contracts Contracts 52

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The full text of the bill is here.

Travel 105

Travel Travel Airlines Government 105

Gavel International

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Setting up a series of automated emails sent to them beginning with their initial contract with you is an excellent strategy for raising awareness. The emails should be spaced out at least two to three months in the beginning and build to a higher frequency as the end of each customer’s contract gets closer.

B2B 52

B2B B2C Contracts Contracts 52

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As one respondent to a recent MeetingsNet survey about cutting meeting costs said, “We always present as many dates as possible during the RFP process and then ask the hotel to propose best rates for their need dates. Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain. We have won with this strategy nearly every time.

Venue 52

Venue Contracts Contracts Transportation 52

Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 11, 2019

The new contract will see Inspiravia S.L. Yvonne Valies – Travelport’s partner relations manager in Europe, added: “Travelport is delighted to introduce this unique sales proposal and digital travel itinerary, called Viewtravel plug-in, into the Travelport GDS. Travelport and Inspiravia S.L Inspiravia S.L.

Proposal 52

Proposal Airlines Contracts Contracts 52

Hotel Engine

AUGUST 7, 2022

Influencers at the micro-levels and above are used to receiving outreach partnership proposals. When you submit your proposal, be clear and concise. You could hire an agency to recommend a list of influencers that might be appropriate for your next campaign and help you negotiate contracts. Making Your Hotel Influencer-Friendly.

Promotion 88

Promotion Booking Social Media Audience 88

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Craft Compelling Sponsorship Proposals Create a comprehensive sponsorship proposal outlining the benefits, reach, and ROI that sponsors can expect by agreeing to participate in your event. Result: More than 75% of the attendees tried the platform during the event, and the company secured contracts with 15 new schools within a month.

Sponsors 52

Sponsors Seminar B2B Events 52

Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 22, 2022

Review the event flow and proposed placement of each element to ensure the goals set forth in step one is being achieved throughout the event timeline and adjust as needed. Would you like to see an amazing design we did that includes the full process from design and build, installation and experience? Finalize theme and design.

Event Design 52

Event Design Vendor Preparation Events 52

Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 18, 2021

Founder of DMCfinder.co.uk , Ms Jo Joshi offers regional DMCs the gift of exposure to MICE and Event Buyers across the world via its online portal for MICE Request For Proposals (RFPs). The post 2020: A Year of Collaboration to Build Better MICE Events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

Destination Management 52

Destination Management Proposal Incentives Contracts 52