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The Art of Venue Negotiation [Free Report]

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    We are very excited to release our latest report. This time our objective is to get you the best possible deal on your next venue. Get a copy of your free report now.

    There was a time when location, location, location was everything. There was a time when swift talk at a trade show was pretty much everything needed to close a venue deal. It seems that these times are over.

    The changes in the current political, economic and technological climate has impacted the way event professionals select venues forever. Destinations that could rely on a strong brand name are now faced with security threats, phenomena like the sharing economy giving more access to better deals, and the rise of venue search technology giving more control to event planners.

    What’s In It for You

    By looking at research of how experienced event professionals select venues and get the best deals, this report will share best practice to:

    Grab a copy of your free report now. It will change the way you look at venue sourcing.

    A big thank you to our friends at etouches for supporting our research and content.

    CMP Credits

    From this year you will be able to claim 1 CMP credit from reading the guide. Just proceed to our dedicated portal from the download email in your Inbox.

    We are super proud to support continuing education in the event industry.

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