Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers. Some of our clients are experiencing up to 30% increase in prices over 2022. 88% report that budgets have increased due to inflation/higher costs and this percentage has increased from 68% in Q2 2022.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Italian Exhibition Group, key international expo and conference player, with its Rimini and Vicenza expo venues in Italy and offices in Milan, New York, Las Vegas and Dubai and listed on the Screen-based Share Market (MTA) organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A,

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The Sweets & Snacks Expo will return to Chicago in 2022 and 2023.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

Convene 101 Park Avenue opened in 2013 and underwent a previous renovation in June 2022. Upstairs, on the new mezzanine level, visitors will find a large conference hall with full theatrical lighting with room for up to 223 guests. The new expansion is accessible via a grand staircase.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). The conference mixes practical case studies, discussion panels and presentations, and facilitates all important networking to accelerate change.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 29, 2024

At a recent meetings-industry conference, hotel executives explained how their properties struggle to balance rising operational costs with competitive rates for meeting groups. Also, group food and beverage contributes about as much profit as guest rooms.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More than simply stretching our pre-existing 2022 budgets thin might be required in this climate. We’re predicting that in 2023, we’ll see more corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions than in the last three years. . Higher Food and Beverage Costs. The Rise of Energy Costs . in the last year.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). GEI 14 will be an official part of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) for the first time with all ILMC delegates able to attend GEI sessions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Telling a Story Beyond its profit-making—which is substantial, the industry made $190 million in 2022 —the city’s agricultural industry is doing much more; its telling a story and educating its locals and visitors. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. In July 2022, NASA flight engineers Jessica Watkins (left) and Kjell Lindgren addressed International Space Station Research and Development conference attendees from aboard the space station.

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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. The program at The National began in February and is set to run through September 2022. A Physical Transformation.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

And accordingly, Skift, a company focused on transformation, threw out the standard conference template for something more apropos, contemporary, and dynamic. Since remote work is the new way of life, the conference was just two half-days. Save the date: September 19-21, 2022 in New York. Punchy and Fluid. Inspiring Connections.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Food is a crowd pleaser, particularly for long exhibitions and trade shows. You needn’t sell cookware or food to use a booth like this. Two things that always draw a crowd: food and activity. It also shows off an ideal “farm-fresh food.” This Heineken booth provides a lower bar and an upper balcony to enjoy your beverage.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

And accordingly, Skift, a company focused on transformation, threw out the standard conference template for something more apropos, contemporary, and dynamic. Since remote work is the new way of life, the conference was just two half-days. — Rafat Ali, Media Operator & Dad (@rafat) May 11, 2022. Punchy and Fluid.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022. Keynote session? Music festival?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

She joined ACVB in 2022 as a data and reporting specialist to assist with updating and refreshing reports. She will now lead the Visit Orlando Destination Experience team to elevate engagement with clients and further enhance their customer experience as they plan an execute meetings and conferences in Orlando.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 14, 2023

After an eye-watering 72 percent jump in the average ticket price in 2022, average round-trip ticket prices are expected to finish 2023 just 2.3 percent higher than 2022 at $766. One example is an expected slowdown in airfare increases. And in 2024, the forecast is for round-trip fares to rise 1.8 percent to an average of $780.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. We are gifting with items ranging from a new mug with a favorite beverage and snack to celebration boxes including everything from champagne to streamers and whatever else can be imagined.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

More than 325,000 spectators attended events at Emirates Old Trafford in 2022. New research has revealed the estimated economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford’s major events in 2022 to be worth in excess of £27 million to the local economy. 2023 is going to be even bigger and better, on and off the pitch.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2022, the center was the first U.K. There, over 300,000 worms convert leftover food waste into compost that is used in the center’s green spaces. The company also hopes to see a year-on-year increase in sustainable procurement of materials and products and in sustainable media products and food and beverage menus offered to clients.

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Exhibitor Magazine

MAY 3, 2021

NEW YORK, NY  After conferring with the NY/tri-state restaurant and foodservice community, and based on the feedback, Clarion Events Food and Beverage.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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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. 78% of respondents say that their or their clients’ expenditures have increased since 2022. Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hassan has been promoted to the role of general manager at JOALI Maldives, formerly serving as its resort manager, a role which he held since March 2022. He earlier served as vice president of global accounts with Conference Direct. He originally joined the resort in 2018 as a front office manager.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, the three categories the crew will have to cut, keep, or improve are: Production Food Marketing But before the crew starts making event budget cuts, Nick shares a disclaimer. I know that’s super controversial, but it’s pretty easy and probably the highest cost in the F&B (food and beverage) bubble.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The appointment of Elegant Cuisine as the new Sole Catering Partner will allow Oxford Town Hall to offer exciting new and improved packages and services to customers, offering diverse and memorable food and beverage services by their talented team of chefs. We are delighted to have appointed them as our sole caterer.”.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

While the portfolio’s range of creative food and beverage experiences have always supported healthy lifestyles, his team is seeing an increase in inquiries from planners for these types of meals and breaks. And while we are seeing a range of inquiries, our loyal, repeat groups are returning.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Putting people’s names on stuff is always fun, but in 2022, attendees expect more. Putting people’s names on stuff is always fun, but in 2022, attendees expect more.” They work well for events and multi-day conferences, but for happy hours or parties, you may not want to request too much of your participants.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Putting people’s names on stuff is always fun, but in 2022, attendees expect more. Putting people’s names on stuff is always fun, but in 2022, attendees expect more.” They work well for events and multi-day conferences, but for happy hours or parties, you may not want to request too much of your participants.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. We are gifting with items ranging from a new mug with a favorite beverage and snack to celebration boxes including everything from champagne to streamers and whatever else can be imagined.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2022

The property also has a private conference room and an eight-seat table available for hourly or daily rental. More Nobu to Come: A new Nobu restaurant will open in Paris Las Vegas in early 2022, followed by the opening of Nobu Hotel Atlantic City and restaurant within Caesars Atlantic City this summer. of meeting space nearby.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

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. Mexico: Hyatt Zilara and Ziva Cancun , Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and Ziva Puerto Vallarta , Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya (coming December 2022, booking now), Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun .

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The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

Our concept is Portuguese authentic food, fabulous drag queens and breathtaking performances.’. Now, we are creating things that when we open again in January 2022, we will bring them from the virtual world to the physical one. The smart contract is something I wanted to use for this conference.’. ‘I

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

— JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 13, 2023

When the team at experiential marketing agency Agency EA partnered with internet hosting service GitHub to plan Git Merge, a two-day, in-person conference in mid-September, the focus was on delivering a strong education program. Participants used the magnet wall to create jokes and funny messages.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

According to a 2022 survey by The Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking , one reason sponsors’ objectives aren’t achieved is because associations don’t know sponsors’ goals. Bonus points if they provide food and beverage options. Annual conference sponsorship Hosting an annual conference?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Here are three ways in which industry sustainability experts told us that event sustainability isn’t business as usual in 2022. When it comes to food and beverage, the earlier that planners have a conversation about sustainability, Bradley said, the better. Can We Finally Kill Off Cheap Conference Swag? from Fast Company.

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