Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. It was a hot button in last year’s strikes against hotel companies in several major U.S. Say Hi to Hal.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. 2019 Technology Conferences. JANUARY 2019 TECH CONFERENCES.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. He has worked with the Shashi Group since 2019, first as director of food and beverage.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In 2019, the pop-up event market is exceeding expectations for growth and projected to bring in $10 billion. Technology for Guest Comfort: It is normal for companies to invest in air-conditioning and heating systems. Provide Food and Beverage Service. Only serve fresh food and drinks at optimal temperatures.

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All Seated

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The sheer size of the face-to-face industry clearly continues to offer an opportunity for international event planning companies to GROW – grow their market share, grow client diversity and grow attendee participation. To successfully grow in 2019, international event planning companies need to address these four challenges: 1.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. Dominguez encouraged meeting professionals to explain to their stakeholders that when they see inflation decreasing, that doesn’t mean prices are going back to 2019 levels. We’re paying for more labor. F&B Prices Are Impacted by War in Ukraine.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. There, over 300,000 worms convert leftover food waste into compost that is used in the center’s green spaces. The company’s leadership team approved a final ranked list of material issues from which the company would build its sustainability strategy.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2024

No one understands the importance of proper cultivation better than those who work in the food and agriculture sector. Since the program launched in 2019, finalist companies have raised more than $100 million in follow-on funding (additional funding from existing investors) and have created nearly 300 new jobs in the region.

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Eventory

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Check our list to see where you can learn the hottest hospitality trends for 2019. In 2019, there will be plenty of hotel and catering events, like a hospitality conference where you can look for some fresh inspiration. When: January 2019. When: March 2019. When: March 2019. New initiatives arise exponentially.

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e2m.live

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Hence, it is hard to believe the reports like 2019: Global Meetings and Events Forecast, that predicts that the events industry will hit badly by tightened budgets! Apart from curtailed budgets, there are many other challenges that will impact the events industry in 2019 and the years to come. Let’s find out. to 1.9%, globally.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In 2019, the pop-up event market is exceeding expectations for growth and projected to bring in $10 billion. Technology for Guest Comfort: It is normal for companies to invest in air-conditioning and heating systems. Provide Food and Beverage Service. Only serve fresh food and drinks at optimal temperatures.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

We looked at the cost differential between today and 2019 when the actual summit took place to get a sense of the expense increases you can expect when planning your events. Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The 5,100-property hospitality company joins IHG, Omni, and Hilton in using the GroupSync Engage platform on its brands’ websites, allowing planners to view and book event space and guest rooms on the spot. Also, given the attrition among sales staff at nearly every hotel company during the Covid pandemic, such a platform is advantageous.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Habit uses genetic testing to determine the best mix of foods for an individual. Event organizers are no strangers to food allergies. As attendees submit more requests for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, organizers have focused on working with catering managers to accommodate food sensitivities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She has spent the last seven years of her career with the company in progressive leadership roles. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Since then, he has shifted into more sales roles, and worked as senior catering sales executive in 2019.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In 2019, you should expect to see more event pros trying to find a way to bring this out of the novelty phase and into their events through content delivery, virtual site tours and gamification. Keep an eye out for high growth companies, and engage them to see if you can be an early adopter!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort. Nick Vournakis and Derek Sharp.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It commends practices in the field of Food and Beverage, Energy and Water Conservation, Waste Management and Recycling, Corporate and Social Responsibility, and rooms, facilities and consumables. These achievements are key milestones within Radisson Hotel Group’s three pillars of Think People, Think Community and Think Planet.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. Along with a quantifiable ROI, companies seek an ROX—Return On Experience.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Charlestowne Hotels , for example, is taking a proactive approach by placing an emphasis on enhancing the depth of their human resources and company culture while providing attendees and other guests with a heightened experience. The study suggests that companies watch the return-on-investment data carefully. Leadership in Action.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

Attention to detail is essential for a company like T&G, known for absolute perfection in its own field. T&G also prioritized high-quality food and beverage, especially since the company arranges exceptional dining experiences for its own clients. Macao is a milestone destination for our company,” Shiga says. “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Five woman chefs of color in leadership roles across the United States spoke to Smart Meetings and shared stories of their careers, their inspirations and their passion for great food. In 2019, she was promoted to chef de partie at Capa; in 2020, sous chef. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says.

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Eventtia

MAY 23, 2022

2019-2020 awards season is now in full swing for many industries. An awards banquet is also a great opportunity to increase exposure, generate brand awareness, develop new partnerships and even raise funds for your company or organization. Reach out to local universities, magazines, and executives at Fortune 500 companies.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in meeting and event management, Baughman will oversee all aspects of event planning for the company, including the upcoming All Aboard Design experience. . I love matchmaking events and bringing people together, and I look forward to our upcoming events.”.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Event companies are looking at their businesses differently, too, establishing new categories of offerings designed to keep them afloat and deliver ideas to solve complex issues for clients. Indeed, event companies are preparing for a future of touchless and remote interfacing. LIVE VIRTUAL GUIDES. TOUCHLESS TECHNOLOGY. SCHEDULING.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

And if one pops up, he said that the tools, organization and the unity developed over the last 20 months will help to avoid the deficits events and hotels have experienced since 2019. “We Those who can’t work from home, including food and beverage and construction workers “are the ones with the biggest appetite to get,” he observed.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. Budget decreases.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, he predicted that when the dust settles and more virtual platform companies have acquired or been acquired, virtual events will be more frequent and engaging than they were in 2019. For life science companies, the imperative to meet was never greater than when many were searching for life-saving cures over the last two years.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

The role of destination management companies (DMCs) is evolving, but, as a DMC executive argues in a recent white paper, they still can be an essential piece of the puzzle for many meetings and events. Ethical Food. According to Novak, “the attention to the environmental impact of food and beverage is increasingly important.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Business travel is down and not expected to return to 2019 levels until at least 2023 or 2024. Experienced workers who were furloughed or laid off may have left the industry, so companies have to recruit and train a new workforce, which slows down operations. One challenge is bringing back a displaced workforce.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Some of the shopping around could also be connected to increased in rates above 2019 for 2022 dates and beyond. Another emerging option is Groups360, a company launched in 2014 by former Gaylord Entertainment Company executives. Cvent has partnered with Amadeus to roll out Cvent Instant Book for direct reservations.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

Original cost to the reseller was $4,000 plus tax; the present asking price is $2,750, and the contract is valid until September 30, 2019. The company has not yet announced whether it will participate in IMEX America in Las Vegas, September 10-12. Lisa Sommer Devlin, a meetings- and hospitality-focused attorney at Devlin Law Firm P.C.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its own products, Amazon is using the naming rights it secured for the stadium to honor a pledge it made in 2019 to reach net-zero carbon emissions as a company by 2040. When it comes to food and beverage, the earlier that planners have a conversation about sustainability, Bradley said, the better.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2019

Arena was once again selected as structures and furniture supplier for another major race meeting hosted by The Jockey Club: The Randox Health Grand National at Aintree from 4 th to 6 th April 2019. Teams working on site that get along and work well together can be the difference between a successful event and a complete disaster.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Work with Partners—and Haggle. How do they get more bang for the buck?

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

In the event you have been living under the sea and missed the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019, we would like to introduce you to the life-affirming and energizing hue named Living Coral. ” W Punta de Mita’s popular signature cocktail for events is as lively as Pantone’s Color of the Year Living Coral.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

During the second half of 2019, I spoke to more organizers asking for an app so they could reduce their paper consumption and waste,” said Conor Zindroski, a member of Guidebook’s sales team. . We’re seeing more companies across industries actively integrate sustainability into their business, according to a recent study by McKinsey.

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