Event Marketer

JANUARY 16, 2023

According to both reports, the fried chicken sandwich wars wage on, rich comfort food is in again, globally inspired dishes are on the rise and menu simplification tactics like cutting menu items and SKUs—particularly considering inflation—continue to drive food and beverage strategies. WHAT’S HOT 2023 CULINARY FORECAST.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. This blog post explores why your event budgets will need to increase in 2023 and where to allocate that extra money. .

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This is according to nearly 300 planners who responded to the 2023 State of the Meetings Industry survey from events-industry research firm Knowland in conjunction with third-party planning agency Conference Direct. Further, 51 percent say that the length of the meetings they’re planning will almost certainly not be shorter than in the past.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The bad news is that full year performance for 2023 participation and revenues is expected to be 9.5% The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), the business-to-business exhibition industry is still in recovery mode.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023. Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses. But things have changed.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The season of food is upon us, planners! While traditional menus are packed with these old favorites, this is your opportunity to break new ground with emerging food trends. 2023 has been an exciting year for food. Say goodbye to dry finger sandwiches and hello to boujee comfort foods! Boujee comfort food.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The Food Donation Improvement Act passed by Congress in January makes it easier for planners and venues to disseminate packaged and prepared food items from events, including the Super Bowl. the many organizations that distribute food to the needy throughout the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area truly had their hands full.

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IMG

APRIL 12, 2023

Celebrating Hispanic Culture The Hispanic Culture Resource Group of East West Bank hosted an evening full of networking, delicious food and beverages, and fun engaging activities. Don’t forget to download your FREE copy of the 2023 State of the Industry Report! A quick glance a the top event trends for 2023!

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Do Good Events

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2023 is coming to a close and 2024 will be here soon. million – Dollars raised at Do Good Events supported non-profit events 106 – Event days in 2023 26,000 – Attendees at Do Good Events in 2023 We are grateful for all of you and for a year worth celebrating!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fine dining, diverse cuisine and unique culinary experiences When traveling internationally, one of the ways in which visitors can tangibly absorb the culture, personality and literal taste of the destination is through food. Dinner entree from Ginza Toyoda But travelers to Tokyo can expect more than traditional Japanese food.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Paley will lead all operations at Prim 54, working to uphold its esteemed reputation that it has developed since its opening in March 2023. Rajiv Jha Rajiv Jha, Fairmont Dallas Jha joins Fairmont Dallas as director of food & beverage. Most recently, he served as food & beverage general manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. Compression Is Here for Awhile.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“Despite projections of persistent inflation and a moderate economic recession, CBRE’s forecast calls for a close to 6% increase in rooms revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2023.” As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether it’s non-alcoholic beverage offerings or wellness activities such as electrolyte IVs, the demand is surging for event programming that promotes a healthy lifestyle and supports a vast array of drinking choices. Catering and event teams know that mixology is a craft—at its essence, it is a recipe, just as customizable as a food dish.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2023

With hundreds of events and activations taking place throughout Austin over the 10-day SXSW 2023, it’s no wonder that the brands that brought a bite to eat, a sample to sip, or a product to try quickly stood out from the pack. The Club’s outdoor space offered free food from a pair of food trucks.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Instead of plastic, we use re-useable and recyclable aluminium cans, glass or ceramic jugs for milk and all our food is served in sustainable food boxes. We now have a 50 per cent plant-based food and beverage menu, beef has been removed from our menus, all our deserts are plant-based (and taste delicious!)

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. SpotMe Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report. To see SpotMe in action, request a demo now.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Pedro Almeida Pedro Almeida As the new executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland , Almeida will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage program. With the expertise of nearly 30 years of experience in food and beverage within hospitality, he will oversee all culinary outlets at the luxury beachfront resort.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

Business on the books at the six-month point is up by 47% on 2019 with a solid base already in place for 2023. Along with an overhaul on the delegate experience, such as enhanced Food & Beverage products and alternative dining options, the uplift on average booking value has increased substantially since 2019.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Watching food and travel shows with her mother throughout her childhood eventually drove her to earn her degree in hotel management. She is now sales and catering coordinator at the Westin Grand Cayman, after joining in May 2023. Tvisha Naidu Tvisha Naidu Naidu grew up in Bengaluru, India.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The energy consumed for event logistics, such as heating, cooling, and lighting the venue, as well as the waste generated from food and beverage services, disposable materials, and promotional items, also contributes to the environmental footprint. Have snacks, drinks, or interactive food stations so people can taste and smell.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Following are some of the key findings of the 2023 study: Overall passenger satisfaction declines, driven largely by cost of airfare: Overall passenger satisfaction is 791 (on a 1,000-point scale), down 7 points from a year ago. The study was fielded from March 2022 through March 2023. Travel is something people are prioritizing.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

Just a few notable names on the list are: Melissa Thompson , an award-winning food writer and live-fire cook who has penned powerful articles on the British food industry that became focal points for important discussions around identity, diversity and inclusivity.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. main event floor and 10,000 sq.

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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. Grow-NY 2023 was held on Nov. In 2023, Grow-NY received 323 applications from startups in 49 countries, but only 20 made it through to pitch live during the annual summit.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

To best prepare you, here are eight kinds of curveballs other meeting professionals have been thrown so far in 2022, with expectations extending into 2023— and how to deal with them. Hotel and convention center service — Catering staff and food-and-beverage outlet servers are noticeably hard to come by.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours. Why stop there? billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2030.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2024

percent) in 2024, compared to a strong 2023 that saw pent-up demand unleashed after the Covid pandemic. Research conducted in Q4 2023 by hotel-industry analyst firm CoStar finds that the upper-upscale segment, which contains the bulk of meetings-focused properties, has done better recently than other segments.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Somehow, though, they don’t seem to understand that those same pressures are raising costs for almost every line item in the 2023 meetings budget. Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its 2023 Annual Conference at Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre , and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. The annual conference titled ‘Fast Lane to Excellence’ was attended by 128 delegates, including 20 exhibitors and sponsored by Oyster Recruitment.

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Nunify

JUNE 1, 2023

In this article I explore 7 of the best workshop ideas for 2023. From capturing stunning vacation moments and beautiful portraits of loved ones to photographing food, products, or office events, this workshop has got it covered. So are you ready to learn new skills, advance your career, or grow as a person ?

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Event Marketer

MAY 1, 2023

Last year may have marked the post-pandemic return of Coachella, but 2023 signaled its renaissance. Photo credit: Shutterstock for BDG POSTMATES For its third year partnering with Coachella, food delivery service Postmates turned up the heat with a garden-inspired footprint themed around its chief offering: tasty treats.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply plenty of food and beverages in the green room for their pleasure. The post The ultimate event planning checklist for 2023 appeared first on Webex Events (formerly Socio). Check in on the production team to make sure everything is running smoothly and the broadcast is seamless. After the event. Ready to get started?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Room rentals used to be something that you would have to pay if you had a really low food and beverage minimum or if you were coming in within like 60 or 30 days at a hotel,” Pilcher reflected, “Now, you’re coming in and saying, ‘I’m bringing a thousand people to your hotel. “The

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