No More Headaches: Meetings, Contracts & Travel—Simplified!

This webinar includes the on-demand recording and a certificate.

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Planning events shouldn’t be a headache—and for administrative professionals, it often is. Join us for a practical and engaging webinar focused on making planning smoother. We’ll cover how to:

• Understand Your Stakeholders Needs: Clear direction (and budget) from the beginning will equal success!
• Choose the Right Venue: Find out what to look for in a partner to ensure reliability, flexibility, and a seamless booking experience.
• Know Your Hotel Contract Terms: What is attrition? What is a cut-off date? Why is there a food and beverage minimum? Why is the headcount due so early?
• Negotiate Partnerships with Venues: Understand your buying power and your overall spend!

Whether you're new to planning or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide actionable strategies to help you plan with confidence and ease.

About Erin Thompson: Erin is a hospitality professional with over 34 years of experience. In her career, she has successfully negotiated contracts with Fortune 500 companies, resulting in millions in savings for her customers. Erin has a background in sales negotiation, client consultation, and conflict resolution. Additionally, she worked to develop training and increase sales effectiveness for over 6,000 hotels with IHG. She led a team of sales professionals for many hotels and has a track record of exceeding revenue targets. In her current role, Erin is part of the Global Sales Strategy team at IHG working with small and medium-sized enterprise clients.

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