Setting Objectives and Site Selection

Setting Objectives Before You Select a Site 10 things to consider when setting meeting goals... 7 Deadly Sins of Small Meetings Solutions for facilitating productive and energizing meetings... Site Inspection Checklist Here's what to look for before you book...

15 Steps to Selecting a Site for Your Off-Site Meeting Never planned an off-site meeting before? Follow these simple guidelines.... 20 Tips for Finding an Affordable Meeting Site Deals for the Budget-minded Meeting Planner... Large Meeting Timeline A Month-by-month Schedule ...

Negotiating and Contracts

Understanding a Hotel’s RevPAR Equation Revenue Per Available Room, or RevPAR, is the measurement that controls whether the hotel sales department accepts or rejects a piece of group business.... Negotiating With Hotels How To Get the Best Deal Possible... Checklist for Contracts Perhaps the most important place to use a checklist is in your contracts. Do you have one for this purpose? If not, start here; modify to fit your needs.... 27 Principles of Negotiating with a Meeting Facility Basics to Keep in Mind If you ask for something before a contract is signed, it's called If you ask for something after a contract is signed, it's called...

Convention Center Contract Basics PRICE PER GROSS SQUARE FOOT, indemnification clauses, force majeure cancellation policies, T1 lines, high-speed connectivity what is negotiable and what... Negotiating with Convention Centers What's the secret of their success? Here are seven strategies to help you negotiate a contract that will have you kicking up your heels. Balance Risk... Top 10 Negotiation Tips 1.Don't be afraid to ask. Negotiators often fail to raise an issue because they don't think they have a chance of success. Don't be afraid. Not only do... How to Avoid Housing Hassles Attrition May not be a New Problem, but It is a Persistent One...

Budgeting/Cost-Saving Tips

Expert Advice on Creating a Meeting Budget The key to developing an income and expense budget is to include every element that may be part of your event. It is better to maintain a complete list... 99 Ways to Improve Your Meeting's Bottom Line Sometimes coming in under budget isn't about cutting expenses, but about working smarter--by planning ahead, saving time and effort, or simply changing...

Streamline Your F&B Budget with this Cost-Savings Checklist Think it's Possible to save thousands of dollars on your food and beverage budget? Think higher. In a session at Meeting Professionals International's... Food and Beverage Checklist The Fundamentals of Being Efficient with Your Dollars...

Online Registration

Buyers Checklist for Online Registration FEW PEOPLE UNDERSTAND online meeting registration systems or most meeting technologies, for that matter as well as Jeff Rasco, president of Attendee Management...

The Cost of Online Registration: Is It Worth It? Everyone knows the benefits of online registration, but the costs can be brutal. Depending on the application, your overall volume, and the terms of your...

Risk and Contingency Planning

Outsourcing/Independents

Marketing Your Meeting

Marketing Your Meeting: Back to Basics How to Create a Marketing Plan That is Sure To Lure Your Target Market...

Direct Mail Tips How to test-drive your direct mail pieces...

Risk and Contingency Planning A Planner's Guide to Preparedness Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM Emergency preparedness for trade show organizers... more

Outsourcing/Independents The Meeting Planner’s Outsourcing Guide: When You Can’t Always Do It Yourself, Start Here YOU CAN'T ALWAYS DO IT ALL YOURSELF More than ever, you need to make outsourcing work for you. Where can you find the best contractors? When should you...