IAEE Specialty Series for Meeting Managers - Hotel Contracts and Negotiations (Part 1 of a Series of 6)

Recorded On: 04/04/2022

Only available as part of a package

Understanding that contracts and risks are a road map of the parties’ rights and obligations is extremely important to any event professionals. The stakes have always been high on both sides of the hotel planning process, and now they are only higher given the challenging environment going forward.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

Gain an overview of hotel contracts
Understand how to read and follow contractual agreements
Understand the essential clauses to include in hotel contracts
Learn basic negotiating techniques to know when handling hotel and event contracts.

This webinar is Part 1 of a series of 6 specialty webinars relevant to event professionals or show organizers who want to learn more on the essentials of meeting management.

You can purchase the full series of six webinars at a discounted rate (Members $99).

Can’t make the date? You can still register and get access to the recordings!

This session/course/webinar is eligible for 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.

Barbara Dunn, Esq.

Attorney & Owner

Barbara Dunn Law PLLC

Barbara Dunn is nationally known for her practice in the meetings and hospitality industry where she exclusively represents nonprofit and for-profit organizations which conduct, sponsor, or host meetings, conferences, trade shows, and special events. Her practical, no-nonsense approach makes her an effective advocate for her clients. Barbara has also been fortunate to work with many nonprofit organizations as they start operations, pursue federal tax exemptions, develop governing documents, train board members, and build their operations. Her depth of knowledge in these areas places her in a unique position to guide those organizations toward adopting best practices, successful strategic plans, and powerful member engagement. While at the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Barbara was elected as a capital partner and proudly served as Co-Chair of the firm’s Associations & Foundations Practice Group. Barbara started her legal career with the law firm of Howe & Hutton Ltd., initially as a law clerk during law school, thereafter as an associate and finally a partner. Now, as the owner and principal of her own firm, Barbara can customize her practice to fit each client’s unique needs.