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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

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And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • You need to accommodate food allergies and preferences, so try to save costs simultaneously by incorporating dietary needs into the overall menu design—for example, by creating a gluten-free menu—to minimize personalized plates. •

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On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings

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The prices of airport shuttles and other ground-transportation services are revving up. According to a recent MPI Meetings Outlook survey, 85 percent of respondents expect to see price increases in ground transportation, and 38 percent expect those increases to be higher than 10 percent. Creative Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts.

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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

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Here are 22 ideas to consider—some basic, some unconventional— that could bring down your event technology and production costs. Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. Consider your needs before purchasing an event-management software platform. Want more?

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75+ Ideas to Cut Meeting Costs

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How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Almost half said they anticipate at least some increase in hotel room rates, while a similar percentage expect costs to rise for audiovisual and event tech services.

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21 Tips for More Sustainable Event Planning

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When it comes to sustainable event planning, it’s essential to consider your event’s energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, sustainable transportation options, its contribution to carbon emissions, and the conservation of water resources. Reduce food waste Food waste is a major issue at events.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

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Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Confirm the key points of contact for the planning process and the day of the event. Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Print signage.

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Need to Cut the Meeting Budget? Start with the Big Picture

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Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • You may be able to cut costs and still make winners happy by cutting a half or full day of activities, said Mike May, President of Brightspot Incentives & Events. Access to on-demand content after the event. Event-Tech.