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#EventIcons Episode 185 - Hotel Contract Negotiations

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You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! There are many things that can make or break an event. And being a planner is stressful enough as it is, so when you add choosing a venue for your event to the equation, there’s a high probability your heart rate goes up. It might sound like a pretty easy endeavor. But anyone who’s ever had to go through it knows there’s more to the story than just signing a contract.


This is exactly why we bring you this week’s episode of #EventIcons. Joining our always lovely host Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey is industry powerhouse, Tom Pasha. Tom paid his way through college working as a bartender, waiter, bellman, limousine driver, and more. He worked at 12 Hyatt Hotels for over 20 years, as Sales Manager, Catering Manager and Director of Sales. Additionally, he went on to start CONTACT Planning, Inc., a national meeting planning company, which books over 100,000 room nights annually. Tom also presents a series of training sessions that teach meeting planners about how hotels work. And today, he’s sharing all of his knowledge to help you strike the best deal on your hotel contract negotiations. Press play, it’s time to get iconic! Click Here To Read More!