PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. You’d leave voicemails and hope they’d call you back, then end up with 10 phone calls between the RFP and the contract. A SUSTAINABLE MODEL. But Shah found there was a limit to sustaining a business built on one-off meetings for the occasional user.

Meetings 97

Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

By the time they came to me, the contract was signed, and I was just fulfilling it.” As an experienced event professional in food and beverage, Nick is familiar with in-kind sponsorships. So, the last F&B job I had I created a form for anyone who wanted to give their services in exchange for food. Xander agrees.

Sponsorships 71

Sponsorships Negotiating Food and Beverage Events 71

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 69

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 69

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

This is a bit of a joke, but they may very well have expectations regarding food and beverage that you may be unaware of unless you ask. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors. A bit of negotiation is expected both on the venue’s side and with your stakeholders. Speaking of which.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. Early-bird registrations are a great start, but the subsequent steps ensure sustained interest and higher participation: Conclude early-bird offer. Initiate conversations.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. Hotel negotiations.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. As every laboratory rat knows, food can create and reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?”

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56