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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

MeetingsNet

Check the contracts for deadlines. There are a lot of new contract deadlines for ordering meals that can add upwards of 25 percent onto the cost of the meal if the deadlines are not met. And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • Ground-Transportation. she says. •

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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

MeetingsNet

Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. Make sure you understand the AV contract. Ground-Transportation. Want more? Big Picture Strategies.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

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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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

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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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

SmartMeetings

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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Guest blog: The event industry gets serious about sustainability

Event Industry News

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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Avoid the Venue Budget-Busters

MeetingsNet

Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain. Find cost savings tips for AV and production, ground transportation, and F&B, here. • Remember that everything is negotiable, until the contract is signed. Event-Tech. Ground-Transportation. Big Picture Strategies.

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