SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

Even if that more adventurous perspective doesn’t make you any happier about them, they’re a necessary part of the meetings and events industry. That could show up in higher prices for food and beverage (F&B) which you may expect, or in costs that are somewhat disguised. The obvious effect could be lower levels of service.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance. Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Venue Rental.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 24, 2022

From ticket-pricing to providing added value, and from building a community to identifying collaborations, we meet three creators who host their events at F&B (food and beverage) venues and ask for their best practice advice.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2020

Virtual meetings require careful design to keep attendees engaged and deliver value for the hosts. But how do you translate the energy and insights from a face-to-face meeting through a computer screen? One of the main reasons for business events or meetings is to deliver some kind of information. Choose quality over quantity.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2020

Temperature checks, reduced occupancy and increased physical distancing in shared spaces—these were some of the protocols floated by hospitality partners and meetings professionals as they sketched out what a return to travel after COVID-19 shutdowns will require. Sanitation Ratings. Travel Considerations.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 11, 2022

Attendees expect a satisfying food-and-beverage experience regardless of labor issues. While a meeting’s destination, education, and networking opportunities generally drive attendee interest, post-event surveys consistently show that food-and-beverage elements color the impression attendees have of an event’s success.

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MPI

AUGUST 24, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Toronto welcomes you to meet in a city where different perspectives are not only celebrated but remixed.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Schedule regular status update meetings to discuss timelines, blockers, and wins. Schedule planning meetings at least monthly leading up to the event. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference. W Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2022

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Fairmont Dallas appointed Searle director of food and beverage and Sous director of rooms. Rich Ainsworth.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Also, remember to mix up groups frequently so people meet new contacts. Popular themes like decades parties, costume parties, and masquerade balls give attendees guided inspiration for decor, music, activities, food, and dress code.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 3, 2023

Issues such as difficult negotiations, training novices, cost-saving measures, and pre-meeting attendee communications came to the fore in planners’ roundtable discussions at Pharma Forum 2023. We need better training for things like using basic software such as Excel and PowerPoint, and even for writing effective e-mails.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

It’s all included and bestowed with heartfelt service that has helped make Zilara and Ziva the new favorite brands for meeting and incentive planners around the world. Hyatt Zilara and Ziva’s all-inclusive formula takes the stress out of planning as there are no food and beverage minimums to worry about. Plan with Confidence.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . Hit hard by the decline of passenger trains, the station saw its last rail passenger in 1978. There is a magic to St. Louis ever since.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Meetings Could Look Like [Way Outside of the Box]. When it comes to meetings in the Asian market, they look vastly different.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference. W Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. In this guide, we cover the ins and outs of restaurant events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. Their chef and their dining team made great Afghan food, kabobs. government as part of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Participants tracked steps and earned points for eating plant-based food or taking a walking tour using an app. Smart Meetings talked to some attendees who made careful plans to ensure they could stick to their goals and found welcome partners in the quest. For some, nothing could stand in the way of their training goals.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Food and beverage. Food and beverages. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events. These include: Budget.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service. When it comes to venues, you are likely to see a 25% increase in meeting space expenses. Plus, when social distancing rules mandate less capacity in meeting rooms, you need more rooms and, therefore, more staff.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2023

Why meeting profs need this tech Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant that you could fold up into your suitcase as you travel for business? The new must-have technology for anyone traveling for business is ChatGPT, which stands for “Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer.” It is now a reality.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. Arrange for Personalized F&B Some guests may travel with their own private chef or order-in food from their favorite restaurant or the hotel.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 25, 2023

University of Delaware Conference Services has the perfect venues for your next multi-day meeting. Whether you’re planning a conference, seminar, or training session, UD will help you pull it off! From large ballrooms to intimate meeting rooms, the campus has a space that will accommodate your group.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

Meantime, if you’re a fan of classic train station architecture, public tours run Fridays and Saturdays this summer. Summer Markets at Cadillac Square brings artisans, entrepreneurs, and food and beverage vendors to tempt you. Speaking of rivalries, the other Detroit food staple sounds like it’s from Brooklyn.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Plan with confidence Toronto is more than a meeting place Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. The center is recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world and has hosted over 21,000 events during its four-decade history.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Profiles on five woman chefs of color leading the culinary industry Chef Alice Seo, DM of Wolfgang Puck Catering in Seattle, was one of five incredible woman chefs of color in a leadership position who spoke to Smart Meetings about their careers. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says. Secretary of State.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s a baffling trend, and one that hotel guests and meeting planners alike must contend with: The percentage of U.S. Specifically, housekeeping and food & beverage are the areas where shortfalls are presently the greatest. To wit: Brian Gilligan, senior vice president sales and distribution, U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This region of the Tarheel State also offers meeting planners a plethora of activities perfect for any season from wading out into a cool stream for fly fishing to shooting dice in a state-of-the-art casino. The tribe actually maintains their own training system,” Pegg said. VP and GM of Harrah’s Cherokee Brooks Robbins. “I’ve

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. Scott most recently worked at The Peabody Memphis, where he was director of training and development and director of housekeeping and laundry. The post Smart Moves in Laguna Beach, Dubai and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2023

As much as meeting planners strive to deliver experiences that leave attendees with strong recollections of an event’s content and interactions, one element that could help achieve that goal is seemingly underutilized. The sense of smell is the strongest of the five senses, and can trigger a detailed memory and strong emotions,” she says.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. Doing that helps both planners and attendees feel confident about the people serving their meeting.”.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 22, 2017

Food production has the largest environmental footprint of any human activity, according to data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). 40 percent of food is wasted through the supply chain, including the hotel industry. By becoming a part of this initiative, these hotel groups are showing their commitment to limiting food waste.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. We have seen a rise in corporate travel,” he said. Event-ready.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Generating Buzz Chase invested in paid media, social, digital and OOH within the New York City Metro Area, specifically focused on the 7 Train and the Long Island Rail Road since they are on the path that most attendees take to get to the US Open in Queens. Kate Schoff, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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