Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Conference Planning Guide Keeps the Planner Focused If you’re a planner with the task with putting together a large corporate meeting, chances are there will be many elements to the conference. Well the simple answer depends on what your needs are. A CVB conference planning guide is generally neutral on where to stay, eat etc.

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Food and Beverage Contracts 40

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service. Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs.

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Social Media Venues Contracts 88

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Likewise, venues that offer food and beverage, AV, and production as part of the events package will often agree on discounts on total event spend, taking all elements into account. Signing off on guarantees for food and beverage is plain sailing for some but for others, it’s the rock upon which they perish. Happy days.

Venues 40

Venues Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 40

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

A long-term event planning timeline refers to a chronological series of events and actions that take place over a period of time. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. The catering company you hired double booked themselves and can only supply a portion of your food and beverage orders.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Spending less — Despite the continued improved economy, most meeting organizers are still being asked to cut back on meeting expenses, and the majority (63 percent) have been asked to focus on reducing F&B expenses, followed by AV costs (54 percent). ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONALS.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either. Speaking of which.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40