Secrets to Planning a Foolproof Citywide

Presenter: Sallee Pavlovich, Director of Corporate & Trade Show Sales at New Orleans & Company, and Elaine Williams, Director of Sales at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

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October 17, 2019

Citywide meetings can be daunting to plan and execute. Join meeting industry veterans Sallee Pavlovich and Elaine Williams as they discuss best practices, insider tips and current trends in citywide meetings.

Learn how to negotiate hotel contracts, the benefits of booking unique venues, tips to save on F&B costs, how to best utilize a CVB and more.

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