Recent industry data finds a sizable increase in convention-center bookings for 2023, which should offset reduced transient business travel and keep urban hotel rates frothy.

When one association learned that several vendors had raised their prices just weeks ahead of its conference, the planning team quickly reshaped some event elements to stay on budget.

What does your hotel contract say about surcharges and fees? If they’re not covered, your event isn’t protected.

Does your hotel contract make it easy for a hotel to relocate your business? Are you ready to respond aggressively if it does?

Don’t sweat the small stuff (yet).

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. However, flexibility and asking the right questions will help you book the right property for your event.

Whether you’re booking airport shuttles or buses for off-site events, it’s tough to put the brakes on rising costs.

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price.

F&B prices are through the roof, but with some careful and strategic planning you can stay on budget and still delight attendees.

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Plus some big-picture ideas to reign in costs.