September 11th, 2024
New GDP U Course | Sept 24 @ 11:30am ET: How to Negotiate in an Age of Non-Negotiation
In today's landscape, negotiation can feel like a one-sided conversation. As the market currently favors suppliers, planners are facing more rigid terms and fewer concessions. This webinar, featuring a panel of experts representing hotels, A/V, planners, and DMCs, will provide practical strategies for navigating these challenges. We’ll dive into current trends in contract negotiations and discuss how you can protect your budget while ensuring a fair deal for both parties.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover key negotiation points athat are always open for discussion in a supplier’s market.
- Learn tactics to safeguard your budget and mitigate risk in future contracts.
- Find creative win-win solutions that cater to both planners' and vendors' needs.
- Gain insights into the evolving landscape of contract negotiation from industry leaders.
One (1) CE Credit will be offered for attending this course. An on-demand recording will available to all GDP University registrants after the live webinar concludes.
REGISTER HERE
Panelists include:
- (Moderator) Catherine Chaulet, CEO & President – Global DMC Partners
- Norma Howard, Complex Director of Group Sales – Conrad Punta de Mita & Hilton Los Cabos
- Braedan Quigley, Director of Sales and Marketing – Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
- Matthew Bryne, President and Executive Producer – Byrne Production Services
- Matt Franks, Director of Events – DRPG Group
- Becky Cavanaugh, HMCC, Program Director, Global Medical Meetings and Events – Cadent powered by Syneos Health
- Erin Lipman, DMCP, National Sales Director – Destination Concepts, inc.
- Paolo Teruzzi, Owner - CTI Corporate Travel & Incentives