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In the current economic climate everyone with a budget needs to find a way to cut costs without compromising quality. That is a challenge that affects both the buyer and supplier.

In order for venues to be able to provide the same standard of conference facilities and service that the client enjoyed pre-recession, it is imperative that clients and venues work together finding effective ways to cut costs and secure better value for money. Of course, to achieve this both parties will need to show a degree of flexibility.

The danger in driving rates down recklessly as a quick fix (both from clients who want to save money at any cost, and venues who are desperate to fill space) is that the product ends up being devalued and, inevitably, valuable corners such as staffing levels and the quality of produce will be compromised.

Click through to see the 3 best ways to save on conference facilities.

"After spending a decade  organising  conferences and  events  and selling conference rooms and  facilities, I am confident in  recommending  the following as my top 5 requirements when booking conference rooms." Heni Fourie, Sales & Marketing Manager at Lane End Conference Centre.

Click through to see the top 5 list of requirements for conference rooms. 

In a time when every hotel and venue is looking to maximise revenue and try to win business from any conceivable sector, it is important to be clear on what exactly a Management Training Centre offers. The best definition for such a Management Centre is: "A dedicated training facility providing a business environment conducive to learning and development."

Is it not the responsibility of the venue to provide a product that reflects the phrase used to describe the venue to prospective clients?

There is a very distinctive difference between a dedicated or purpose built training facility and a hotel. When you book a venue that introduces itself as a management training centre, make sure it does what it says on the tin with the following check list: