Swine Flu Outbreak Affects Meetings

In reaction to the fast-moving information around the spread of the swine flue, the Business Travel Coalition has launched a "Swine Influenza Dashboard" where visitors can access alerts from the World Health Organization, CDC Tweets, customized news feeds on the story, and more. For more updates, visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services .

Remember in your contracts to include a clause on illness as it relates to an outbreak of epidemic or pandemic proportions...this is not often covered under force majeure clauses. Contract clause assistance that can help cover you, in almost any circumstance, is yet another benefit of using a HelmsBriscoe Associate.

Meeting Contracts Made Easy in Today's Economy

HelmsBriscoe can save you time and money. By using HelmsBriscoe we have over 1,000 associates worldwide at our fingertips to get almost instantaneous information about a destination, hotel, safety of an area and most importantly advice on contract practices.

I have more than 32 pages of standard contract clauses used in the hospitality industry at my disposal. I have clients that I have helped, who were not my clients when they signed the contract, by reviewing and negotiating standard clauses. Such standard clauses relate to attrition, cancellation, strikes, change of management, anniversary attrition review, food and beverage sliding scales, etc...

Let me make sure you get the most out of your contract. Yes, we can save you time by doing your site research, by using our buying power worldwide (every major brands largest client), by using our exclusive hotel partner agreements for promotions and concessions, but most importantly by advising on contract language.

Review the current issue of Meetings and Conventions Magazine for more detail on dealing with hotel and meeting contracts in today's economy.