In a recent HopSkip webinar, industry experts Sean Whalin (Co-founder and CEO of HopSkip), Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP representing groups), and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) discussed the common practice of attaching company addendums to standard hotel contracts.
In a recent HopSkip webinar, industry experts Sean Whalin (Co-founder and CEO of HopSkip), Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP representing groups), and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) discussed the challenging issue of high hotel deposits for event bookings.
Barbara shared: hotels are now demanding heftier and more frequent deposits, even from those with sterling credit. “Leverage is everything,” she advised, hinting that savvy negotiators could reduce subsequent deposit demands after the initial payout.
But Lisa Sommer Devlin painted a stark picture of the hotels’ perspective, revealing a deep-seated fear of unpaid bills that has only intensified in recent years. Her advice? A solid payment history and glowing recommendations could tip the scales in your favor.
As the conversation heated up, both experts dismissed the idea of escrow arrangements as a costly and impractical solution, underscoring the delicate dance of negotiation needed to balance trust and security in these high-stakes dealings.
In the dynamic world of business meetings and events, efficiency is key. Your success hinges on how effectively you can communicate with your hotel suppliers, and that communication begins through your RFPs (Request for Proposals).
As a planner, your ability to elicit swift and suitable responses from hotels can significantly impact the success of your events. This guide delves into ten key strategies to consider implementing in your RFP process, leading to quicker, and more aligned responses from hotels.
The information provided in this video does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information in this video may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.
Hotel contracts are like high-stakes bets on the future, and the unpredictability of economic cycles can make these bets even riskier. Both hotels and meeting planners aim to mitigate risks, but how can this be done when economic downturns are factored in?
In our recent webinar, Sean Whalin (Co-founder and CEO of HopSkip) sits down with legal experts Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) to discuss the complexities of incorporating economic downturn clauses in hotel meeting and event contracts.
Learn how tow to manage attrition in your hotel event contracts in the post below featuring Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) in Legalease With the Ladies- powered by HopSkip!
The information provided in this video does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information in this video may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.
In this video, you’ll learn what rebates are in hotel contracts and why hotels are sensitive to making sure the group discloses the rebate to their attendees.
Check out what Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) have to say in Legalease With the Ladies- powered by HopSkip!
The information provided in this video does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information in this video may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.
In this video, you’ll learn what third-party payments, rebates, and commissions are and why they are used. As well as, things to consider when groups attempt to seek rebates.
Check out what Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) have to say in Legalease With the Ladies- powered by HopSkip!