SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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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

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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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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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Gratuities Minimums for food and beverage. Read More: Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 What To Leave Out Cohen has a few suggestions for the things you leave on the negotiation room floor of your contract: Your own personal liability for any issues caused by a guest, such as room damage, and noise complaints.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Steve Jones, CEO of Wyboston Venue Management. While overseeing Wyboston Lakes Resort and at the same time acting as consultants to other venues, we have been well placed to identify factors that have been influential in the UK meetings and events, serviced office and land development industries 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. The pop-up greenhouse was covered in more than 50,000 flowers, while a giant Bad Bunny logo served as the venue entrance, providing plenty of fuel for photo moments. Now, ready to see how sponsors struck a chord? Let’s raise the curtain.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Attendees can strap on a VR headset to virtually explore your event venue, interact with sponsors and exhibitors, and get a firsthand look at the types of sessions and activities you’ll offer. Implement 3D seating charts or virtual venue maps that allow attendees to navigate and select their preferred spots!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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EventSource

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re just kicking off your venue search and would like to have your wedding in the east end of the GTA, this article is exactly what you’ve been looking for! To help you start narrowing down your options, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular wedding venues in the Durham region. Our suggestion?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Mark Cooper, CEO @IACCmeetings is bringing the venue community together to apply intentional creativity during Americas Knowledge Exchange in @DurhamNC @JBDukeHotel to the problem of the average 9 years of institutional wisdom lost in hospitality. I am treating the industry like a buffet and trying everything twice to see if like it.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The research estimates the broader financial impact of these visitors by using industry benchmarks for spending habits – for example accommodation, plus food and beverage costs – from both commercial and non-commercial visitors within the Manchester area, as a direct consequence of staging events at Emirates Old Trafford.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Butlin’s Showcases Excellence as the Venue of Choice for Pets at Home Pet Care Conference 2023. Butlin’s, a leading event venue renowned for its outstanding facilities and exceptional event management capabilities, is proud to highlight its successful role as the host venue for the recent Pets at Home Pet Care Conference.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. A great example of Virginia Beach tapping into its local farms for events at Virginia Beach Convention Center was the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Conference held in November 2023. That’s helping with our carbon emission reduction.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The prices of food and beverage, venue rentals, and shipping and logistics continue to rise. 2023 outlook remains optimistic Event marketers are no strangers to thinking creatively while working with lean budgets and fast-paced timelines.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

They have the tools to enable teams of planners to negotiate rates on event costs, they can speed up venue sourcing processes and they provide visibility and analysis into event spend. Negotiated Venue Cost Savings Due to reduced commissions from major hotel chains, business models are changing and the sourcing landscape is transforming.

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Nunify

APRIL 10, 2023

Branded Decor across the venue When it comes to your launch event, you shouldn’t hold back on branding the entire venue. Food & Beverages Menu Inspired by Your Launch Party Food and beverages are an essential part of any event experience, and I’m sure you’d agree. For example.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

See what the same venue would give you for booking again for the next year. Ask if food and beverage spend above the contracted minimum could count toward the room block minimum. This article appears in the May/June 2023 issue. One of our clients has seen success with this activity.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2023

ChatGPT can gather a list of the laws and regulations of your destination, as well as inform you about the local culture, colloquialisms, music, art and food. This article appears in the digital-only May 2023 issue. This can be especially true for international travel. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Oceandiva London, a revolutionary co2 neutral event venue on the river Thames will be the hottest new opening in the UK for 2023. With sustainability at its core, Oceandiva London will be Smart Group’s exemplary new venue set to make an example for sustainable events across the world.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? Take a look at nearby venues. What does all of that mean?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Meta Description Discover the best Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023 with features, pricing, and reviews. 6 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2023 The events and meetings industry has experienced rapid growth in the past decade. This article will explore the top 6 best Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

The indoor venues each have spacious 20-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows showing off downtown Austin. It combines remixed comfort food with a chic mid-century modern indoor and outdoor seating. It offers luxury accommodations in 212 guest rooms and 17 residences in the middle of Austin’s downtown entertainment district.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

17, 2023, appoints Pinette as Lodge Manager. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Most recently, he served as director of venue and events at the East Montgomery County Improvement District.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

This article will explore the top 6 best Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023. Read on to learn more about the top Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023. It offers functionality and scalability to venue sourcing, registration, website building, networking tools, and communication management.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2023

This is according to the hundreds of planners who responded in late March to Meeting Professionals International’s Spring 2023 Meetings Outlook Report, which was released this week. Heading up the list is food and beverage, where 55 percent of planners have dealt with costs that are at least 10 percent higher than they were one year prior.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Oceandiva London is set to be the UKs first CO2 neutral events and hospitality venue on the River Thames. Launching early 2023, it is set to be the hottest opening of the year and will set a new standard for sustainability venues in the UK.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization. Speaking of which.

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Brilliant Event Planning

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We had an amazing time while we were there and wanted to share a little more with you about what makes this venue so special. With over 2,000 acres of land, Spruce Peak provides a number of unique venues for all of your wedding weekend needs. However, with our 2023 weddings on the horizon, it was time for us to get back to work.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

To celebrate this renovation, the resort is offering two new meetings packages available for groups that book before September 30 th , 2023. The It Takes Two Package offers 20% off nearly all the resort’s amenities, including but not limited to food and beverage, spa services and AV systems.

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This conference, produced by e=mc² events in partnership with Energy Disruptors, took place way back in September 2022 and won Best Conference at the 2023 Canadian Event Awards. The breakout sessions were held at the historic log cabin directly beside the main venue.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sponsors fund your events, offer in-kind benefits such as food, prizes, and host activities to engage your audience. From finance sponsorship to venue, you can choose the sponsorship based on your event type, venue, budget, and goals. Venue Sponsor. The sponsors offer you a venue to host your event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food. Read More: 2023 Hotel Design Trends And, because this is a foodie brand, the catering will match the richness of the dining room. It’s an elusive quality, but it’s also very down to earth.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Culver is general manager for JW Marriott Dallas Arts District , slated to open in spring 2023. Chandra Allison.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

Born and raised in San Jose, California, she brings her familiarity with the area along with her wealth of hospitality and marketing experience in live events, food and beverage, entertainment and commercial real estate. based hotel, scheduled to open in late 2023. Chatman is the director of sales for Discover Santa Clara.

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