MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

Education 92

Education Meeting Planning Food and Beverage Meetings 92

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. For example, if a preferred vendor comes in at a higher cost but is available for multiple events throughout the year, the organizer may negotiate bulk pricing or long-term contract for a lower rate.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Where are planners getting guidance on best practices for food and beverage? Here are highlights. Advocating for the Future.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The goal is to secure $5,000 in sponsorships to help cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other expenses associated with the event. In our third example, let’s imagine that you’re a wedding planner looking to secure a contract for an upcoming wedding.

Sponsorships 102

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 102

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. Where are planners getting guidance on best practices for food and beverage? It’s a new world, and contracts and programs won’t look the same.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Airlines Contracts Hotels 52

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

The survey results show how far-ranging the design considerations are – the pandemic has impacted everything from risk management to venue protocols to contracts, food and beverage, and marketing.”.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Contracts 40

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 74

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 74