We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk Member considerations and communications Health, safety and duty of care Mitigating Financial Risk Financial predictions. Financial challenges continue to be at the … [Read more...]
Deal Or No Deal: Overcoming Barriers With Hotel Contracts
You’ve found the perfect hotel for your meeting. It’s a great location. You were able to negotiate a good room rate. The concession package and your meeting space flows well too. The Contract's T&Cs Cause You To Pause The hotel sends you a contract to secure the deal. As you review the 14-page document, you realize that while the business issues are acceptable, the hotel’s terms and conditions (T&Cs) are giving you reason to hesitate. Some organizations have created their own … [Read more...]
