by Heather Reid Hidden fees in event contracts can cause frustration, mistrust, and budgetary surprises for event planners. These unexpected charges, often appearing on post-event invoices, include everything from unexpected WiFi charges, minibar restocking fees, in-room safe usage, and early departure penalties for sleeping rooms, to charges for meeting space items like HVAC surcharges for after-hours events, charges for using wall sockets, fees for lighting panel access, and outdoor space fees for heaters or umbrellas. Addressing the issue requires not…
