Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Negotiations and Contracts
Presented by Rob Clifton, CMP, Director of Global Accounts/ Team Director, Conference Direct
Register ASAP but no later than Friday May 24, 2019 by responding to jimjohnson1949@att.net
In this Presentation Rob will discuss recent changes and practices in Negotiating and Contracts and between Supplier and Planners.
Hosted by Lisa Benker
TownPlace Suites by Marriott
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
300 South Rutgers Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Schedule
10:30 a.m. Board Meeting (All Members Welcome)
11:30 a.m. Registration/Networking
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. “Negotiations and Contracts”
Cost to Attend:
Planner Members $ 15.00
First Time Planner Non-Members No Charge
Supplier Members $ 30.00
Supplier Non-Members $ 35.00
Rob Clifton, CMP
Director of Global Accounts / Team Director
ConferenceDirect
Rob Clifton is a 40-year industry veteran, having spent his travel and hospitality career with such distinguished companies as National Car Rental, Hyatt Hotels, Opryland USA and American Express Company. Rob joined Conference Direct in September 2004.
As a Director of Global Accounts for ConferenceDirect, Rob is heavily involved with his clients’ meeting needs in all aspects; from site selection, contract negotiations with hotels and other vendors and is involved with on-site meeting management. In addition, he provides overall solutions to his clients on cost-saving measures for all of their meeting needs.
He earned his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in March 2006. He is active in the professional community with organizations such as TN Society of Association Executives (TNSAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA).