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Posted on July 10, 2017

Rebook Clause and Why It’s Important

REBOOK CLA-- USE In the unlikely event that Group must cancel this event, or incurs any attrition charges, Hotel agrees to allow Group to utilize 100% of any fees paid as a one-time credit towards a future program to be held within 12 months of original meeting dates. Outside of 12 months, Hotel agrees to allow Group to utilize 50% of any fees paid as a one-time credit. The Rebook Clause is a clause that 20 years ago was...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on January 30, 2017

Meeting Planner Tip of the Month

How to Lower Your Audio Visual Costs

Helpful tips for meeting planners from seasoned professional, Mark Dallman. HELPFUL TIPS: "How to Lower Your Audio Visual Costs" IDENTIFY MATCHING SETS - Put sessions or breakouts that require the same type of seating in the same rooms so you don't have to pay for reset costs. LESS SIGNAGE - Prepare meeting room signs listing all meetings in the room throughout the conference to cut down on the number of signs needed. TEAR DOWN THOSE COSTS - Often Audio Visual (A/V) companies will charge the...