Sourcing Academy

The Essential Hotel Contract Guide for Event Planners

Master the complexities of hotel contracts with expert guidance from leading hospitality attorneys. This course will help you strengthen your negotiation position for your next event.

Our Expert Contributors

Representing Groups & Event Planners

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Barbara Dunn

Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Representing Groups & Event Planners

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Lisa Sommer Devlin

Devlin Law Firm, P.C.

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Kelly Franklin Bagnall

Partner at Holland & Knight LLP

Event Industry Terms & Definitions

Speak the language of events and contracting fluently with this useful glossary covering contract terms, concessions, industry acronyms, and key definitions.