Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of. Event Tech.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Food and beverage. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. Food and beverages. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re unsure where to start, provide forms or surveys during the event registration process so guests can easily enter their dietary needs, meal preferences, and other key details, such as food allergies. You don’t want to run out of food halfway through your event, so take steps to ensure you have plenty of food available.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As HIGH-TECH SANITIZATION. The post Nine High-tech Solutions to Explore in the COVID-19 Era appeared first on Event Marketer.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Food and beverage. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. Food and beverages. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Effective Use of Event Tech. More : How to Event Tech Like a Pro.

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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. With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Whether you offer on-site or off-site catering, dropoff or pickup, Planning Pod’s comprehensive catering software solution is trusted by 20,000+ hospitality, food services and event professionals because it…. Food-&-Beverage + Menu Management. Top Features. Kitchen and Team Management.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more. A full service kitchen ideally would be my preference because you get the freshest food,” Michael adds. “If Are you charging enough?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

However, if you have found the perfect fit for your event, ask if they would consider lowering the cost in exchange for a multi-year contract. Also, determine if there will be tech support available onsite during your event. Food and Beverage: Parched throats? Most venues provide onsite food and beverage facilities.

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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.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Style – What should the theme or tone of the event be (luxury/high-end, modern, tech oriented, rustic, etc.) Most events can be effectively executed by having one or a few primary event planners and then supporting staff that is either in-house or contracted out.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. Alternative plans covered in the contract also need to include the possibility that a group may outgrow a venue if social-distancing guidelines make the space unworkable.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain. Remember that everything is negotiable, until the contract is signed. MORE MEETING COST-SAVINGS I DEAS: Click here for the full feature or on a catergory below: Food and Beverage. Event-Tech. Ground-Transportation. Big Picture Strategies.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Consider everything that you might need to create a successful event: Travel expenses Catering Venue fees Event tech Speaker and presenter fees Marketing and event promotion. Finalize vendor contracts. Map out your event tech needs and start getting estimates from technology vendors. First, estimate the cost of your event.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2021

Can refer to food and beverage, services, or products that are purchased and charged separately rather than as a package. Refers to the teams and support not usually seen by guests such as culinary, tech, or service. Typically large events will have more comp rooms included in their contract, especially for a full buyout.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

There will be changes in protocol for every aspect of the hotel, ranging from guest check-in , public spaces, food and beverage outlets to all parts of meetings and events, as hypercleanliness, hygiene and social distancing become our new normal. Event Tech. We want to make it clear that our hotels are a safe place to be.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event. Her solution? “We

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. But then I realized I’m passionate about sharing tech news. Like her co-hosts Arianna and Nick, Deanna got her start in food and beverage. “My Come 1993, and I was getting into web design. I decided to start a blog on this site.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them. You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. All about event tech.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Tech savvy – In today’s digital age, technology is integral to event management. Being tech-savvy can save you time, create efficiencies, and help create a seamless experience for guests. It also provides a level of trust, knowing that others have had successful experiences and were satisfied customers.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Planning Pod is a one-stop-shop.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools. Create detailed, colorful proposals, contracts, BEOs and invoices; collect signatures and payments online; and build reusable templates for everything to save you time.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meeting tech expert Corbin Ball provides a detailed overview and comparative analysis.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Your client is a large tech company that is looking to host an exclusive event for the launch of their new product. We have extensive experience in planning and executing a wide range of projects for clients within the tech industry, including product launches, conferences and special events. Their budget for the event is $50,000.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . Food and beverage. – Food/beverage. Meeting Venue. Using biodegradable tableware. Prepare client proposal.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

The sponsorship includes in-person activations like the VIP Game Day Experience, which gives fans the chance to watch their favorite NWSL team at a regular-season match from the best seats in the house and includes a prepaid Mastercard for food, beverages and swag. Technology will play a larger role in on-site activations.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Think tech. In-person events will have food and beverage requirements and meeting room layouts, while virtual events will have platform specifications and production requirements to coordinate, to name just a few. Planning for virtual events has made us embrace new technologies, and hybrid events will push us even further.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

Have multiple signers on your proposals/contracts? We offer Financial, Food & Beverage , Booking, Activity, and Account reports that allow you to maintain a 360 view of your business at all times. No worries, you can collect their details and use our placeholders to get it right every time. Stay tuned for more details!

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In addition, if an event contains two or more “sub-events” that have their own unique setup, schedule and/or food-and-beverage requirements, the venue or caterer will likely create multiple BEOs for the same overarching event. Food and Catering. Beverage Service. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order?

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The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

Virtual event tech helped to scale the business, ‘The virtual world started for us in March 2020, in a big way.’. ‘We Our concept is Portuguese authentic food, fabulous drag queens and breathtaking performances.’. This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art.

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Planning Pod

MAY 7, 2020

The tactics we describe below can apply to restaurants, hotel meeting and conference rooms, conference centers, reception and banquet halls and any setting where food and catered meals are served or where people are attending in-person meetings or celebrations. The 6-Foot / 2-Meter Rule (That Seems To Apply To Everything).

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Food How much will food cost? Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event?

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Staff member places temporary “hold” on event date, awaiting prospect’s signature on proposal/contract. Prospect signs proposal/contract and provides deposit/down-payment to hold the event booking date. Note that this is not a booking but simply a hold that designates that a prospect is seriously considering the date.)

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