Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. Now all variations of meeting delivery are on the table.

Meetings 92

Meetings Food and Beverage 2021 Insurance 92

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For example, do you really need to hold that meeting off-site and in person? For board meetings and other smaller business events, is a virtual meeting an option? Yes, attendees are a bit tired of online events, but they are effective for short meetings to exchange information. Premium food options. Event-Tech.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Meetings Transportation Consulting 59

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We are struggling to stay consistently engaged and motivated in the meetings and events hosted there. In the last Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats, participants focused on innovative and creative techniques to keep themselves, their co-workers and their meeting attendees engaged and excited.

Meetings 130

Meetings Insurance Entertainment Financial 130

SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Certified Meeting Professional , a merit one receives from completing the Convention Industry Council’s certification program for professionals in the meeting, convention and exhibition industries.

Food and Beverage 80

Food and Beverage Meetings Contracts Negotiating 80

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

More often than not, food is the main attraction for event attendance. Click around, and embrace the food wormhole. . Our ever-growing database has 225+ food and beverage business owners from the DC and Baltimore metro areas. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! gluten-free, vegan).

Food and Beverage 60

Food and Beverage Insurance Marketing Events 60

Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. The Advisor establishes the safety policies and procedures for the event but leaves the enforcement to your security team. #12:

Food and Beverage 312

Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Entertainment 312

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We asked a trio of seasoned negotiators and only one, Cheryl Payne, a strategic partner with INNOV8 Meetings + Events in Las Vegas, had tried using AI to enhance the language and had this cautionary advice: “AI is not always right. It is still business brought to their hotel by my client’s meeting,” she reasons.

Contracts 98

Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 98

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. She has experience in multiple industries, including ministry, insurance and consulting. The post Smart Moves in Laguna Beach, Dubai and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rachel O’Neill-Cusey. Tera Crain Barnes.

Food and Beverage 82

Food and Beverage 2014 Consulting Insurance 82

StraussCA

APRIL 14, 2022

Zoom meetings and virtual events are just a small part of the massive digital spike caused by the pandemic. For virtual events, the health and safety measures do not impact attendees, but they should be considered if you are meeting any speakers or moderators to produce the event. Feasibility. Networking.

Travel 94

Travel Food and Beverage Insurance Financial 94

StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Food and Beverage Selections. To establish your budget, consider how to pay for everything, including: Venue rental and insurance (if applicable). Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Prepare a list of questions to ask vendors you meet. Ingredients: .

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Entertainment Insurance 52

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Dominguez joined Smart Meetings for a conversation about the future of the industry from PCMA Convening Leaders event at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. It’s not that it’s impossible to meet,” Dominguez said, citing the 2,500 professionals who arrived for PCMA Convening Leaders and more than that for CES in Las Vegas last week.

Insurance 75

Insurance Food and Beverage Hospitality 2022 75

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Because of code, [having that meeting] is impossible, or impracticable enough to trigger force majeure ,” Sheaks said, drawing an example.

Contracts 78

Contracts Insurance Negotiating Government 78

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Some of the critical elements you should include in your budget are: Venue: both the rental cost and required insurance. Planning an event is difficult. Can you imagine the headache?

Sponsorships 91

Sponsorships Insurance Social Media Food and Beverage 91

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. his building. He called it Bizly. “It

Meetings 97

Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Read on for 33 questions to evaluate when planning for the return of in-person events, curated from planners who recently completed our Pandemic Meeting & Event Design certificate course. What is the event need/goal, and must the outcomes be achieved by meeting in-person? What changes should be made to food & beverage service?

Insurance 105

Insurance Food and Beverage Contracts Transportation 105

SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

in this guide, we’ll reveal our ultimate blueprint for event budgeting, providing you with the insights, tools and knowledge you need to plan and execute an event that meets yours and your clients’ goals and exceeds their expectations. event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts 52

Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Being the person that speaks up at a holiday event planning meeting and addresses tough, valid and scary concerns around the safety and well-being of your guests, could earn you the nickname Ebenezer Scrooge, but rest assured you will soar to the top of the “nice” list when you save Christmas! Event Insurance.

Risk Management 61

Risk Management Management Insurance Food and Beverage 61

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. If AV systems will play a dominant role in the event programming and/or require a large percentage of the meeting budget, convey those needs for equipment and labor in as much detail as possible as soon as possible.

Negotiating 63

Negotiating Hotels Contracts Food and Beverage 63

Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Sometimes staffing may also be needed for specialised activities or to prepare entire venues, and this is why you should look for a staffing company with a diversified portfolio and with a proven track record to meet bespoke requirements. At Eventscase, we have worked with various clients from different sectors over the last ten years.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Transportation Corporate Events Insurance 52

Planning Pod

MAY 27, 2020

You might be able to work around some obstacles, but ideally, your event space must meet the basic requirements of your event. Get carried away on the dramatics and take advantage of the built-in stage and seating for your next meeting or conference. Choose this beautiful backdrop for your next wedding or work meeting.

Venues 78

Venues Food and Beverage Insurance Sports 78

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 5, 2019

Unlike hotels and conference centers who live and die on event and meeting business, alternative venues want the additional revenue your event brings, but their first priority is always their core business, which can often make them seem, well, un-friendly. Ironically, food and beverage may not be allowed in the galleries where the art is.

Food and Beverage 55

Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Negotiating 55

Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz. Michelle Kemp.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Insurance 52

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce leaders share insights on planning meetings during a pandemic. The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. Preparing for a Return to Meeting. For highlights, read on.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Airlines Contracts Hotels 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

In addition to data about quantifiable things like the size, frequency, costs, and types of meetings, our Annual Meetings Market Survey also captures a wealth of data in the form of comments in response to a series of open-ended questions. Last week we published comments about the meeting industry’s biggest challenges.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Introduction Planning a meeting or event of any size can be a daunting task for those who aren’t used to that level of orchestration.

2023 40

2023 Negotiating Food and Beverage Financial 40

SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. The post How to Use All-Inclusive Properties as Incentives appeared first on Smart Meetings. That is up to the planner.

Negotiating 72

Negotiating Transportation Contracts Insurance 72

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Guests could sample two cocktails from the beverage menu, which included a coconut corn coquito, frozen smoke with charred Tostitos syrup and the signature Tost by Tostitos margarita. Agency: Dorothy) INVISALIGN Invisalign offered meet-and-greets and star sightings—and signings. Downs broke down scenes from the series.

Food and Beverage 114

Food and Beverage Sports Hotels Apparel 114

Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

To most, the idea of putting together a set of dates, a venue, a program, a speaker lineup, an education schedule, food and beverage orders, audiovisual packages, marketing materials and more is overwhelming, to say the least. 26 • Meeting Services Specialist. 38 • Program Manager, Conferences and Meetings. Robyn Davis.

2017 85

2017 Food and Beverage Education Insurance 85

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. Rates can be particularly complex when guest room accommodation is part of the overall meeting or event requirement. Happy days.

Venues 40

Venues Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 40

Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Maintain up-to-date counts of cancellations and be sure to reduce your food and beverage, space rentals and other reservations as needed to save money. Give your attendees another way to access the event, such as a virtual meeting. Review Your Event Cancellation Insurance. Create a Contingency Plan.

Food and Beverage 36

Food and Beverage Insurance Event Apps Trade Shows 36

Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

A meeting and event planner is one busy person. When you sit back and look at what’s required to plan and execute a program you really start to understand why a meeting planner would hire a third-party for assistance. It’s these next steps that many meeting planners find frustrating, yet vital in determining their event’s objectives.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Transportation Entertainment Airlines 40

SmartMeetings

JUNE 11, 2018

In early April, Meeting Professionals International began promoting Going Local, a new certificate program. It teaches best practices for incorporating local food and beverages, culture and subject experts. DMCs are often able to offer choices meeting planners wouldn’t normally be able to have on their own, Lenington says.

Food and Beverage 81

Food and Beverage Transportation Insurance Hospitality 81

SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Contact your health insurance company. For domestic trips, be sure to keep your insurance card handy and have a way to access it if you lose it. Be cautious with international food. In developing countries, only eat foods which are fully cooked and served hot. For international travel, at least a month in advance.

Travel 40

Travel Food and Beverage Insurance Consulting 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Industry attorney Joshua Grimes offers some tips that will keep meeting professionals from feeling at sea when they take their groups on a cruise. Cruise ships are an increasingly popular option for meetings and incentives, and for good reason. Are alcoholic beverages included? What are the service charges?

Contracts 63

Contracts Food and Beverage Negotiating Insurance 63

PCMA Convene

JULY 30, 2019

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

2008 77

2008 Meetings 2011 2014 77

Eventtia

MAY 13, 2022

While every charity event is unique and will involve different elements to include in the budget, at the very least, you should estimate the costs for high-level elements such as: Venue: rental cost, as well as other costs tied to the venue like additional insurance policies you’ll need to purchase. How you’ll recruit volunteers.

Food and Beverage 62

Food and Beverage Sponsorships Social Media Entertainment 62