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How do I find and hire a guest speaker for my event?

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If a guest speaker is involved with your meeting, identifying and confirming your guest speaker should be one of the very first things that you do. 1)      Identify your guest speaker Do you already know the identity of your speaker?  … Continue reading

Requesting a Contract from a Hotel

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Once you’ve narrowed down your choices and are ready to move forward with your chosen property, it’s time to begin the contract negotiation process.  The first step is to request a contract from that property.  This article will help save … Continue reading

What are “Group Value Dates” and how can I find them?

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In this economy, budget considerations are more important than ever for your meeting planning process.  If you have a limited budget and your meeting dates are flexible, be sure to look for “group value dates” during your site selection process. Group … Continue reading

Top 10 Things to Do on a Site Inspection Visit

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1.  Know your goals before you go. By the time you get to the site inspection stage of the process, your goals should already be set. You’ve sent out RFPs, gathered responses, and narrowed down the choices.  Now it’s time … Continue reading

I have my location. How do I find the right hotel?

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I have my location.  How do I find the right hotel? In our last article, we outlined basic steps to help you find a good location for your event.  In this article, we’re going to drill down a little bit … Continue reading