Three veterans from the supplier side of the meetings industry advise planners on how contract negotiations and terms should differ in the post-pandemic environment.
The agreements that large conventions and shows have with their destination hosts is often a handshake. Destinations International wants to change that.
Citing the tens of millions they spend on events at Hilton properties, 17 unions are pressing the hospitality company for daily housekeeping services during their upcoming meetings.
As hospitality employees return to work, their wage increases are greatly outpacing those in other industries. The increased cost to suppliers could affect pricing for various event elements.
