Articles tagged “contracts”

Event Management

Enough Already With All These Extra Fees

A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far.

1 week ago

Technology

Event Tech Embraces Next Level of AI

As generative AI continues to evolve, event technology companies compete in a race to deliver the most powerful yet easy-to-use solutions.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Destinations

The City-Wide Event That Changed Dates, Twice

Changing the dates of a city-wide congress sounds like a planner's worst nightmare. Try doing it twice.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Event Management

Will Force Majeure Cover Business Events Impacted by Hurricane Ian?

A hurricane is considered a typical force majeure event, but if a business event is canceled before it makes landfall in an area not under an evacuation order, are you still protected?

Anna Huddleston | 2 years ago

Event Management

Hidden Event Fees Piling Up

With a surge of pent-up demand and the need for hotels and other venues to bring in revenue, hidden fees are finding their way onto many meeting ledgers and planners are furious. 

Lisa Skriloff | 2 years ago

Industry News

Meeting Professionals Prepare for Economic Downturn

How are planners and other meeting professionals preparing for a potential recession? They are tightening contracts, establishing advance payments, exploring new skills, and keeping up with their networks.

Paul Cook | 2 years ago

Event Management

3 Event Contract Trends in 2022

Sick of event contracts? They're even more complicated post-pandemic.

Vincent Alonzo | 2 years ago