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JUNE 21, 2023

Did you know that food and beverage (F&B) expenses are among the most significant expenses associated with any event? First and foremost, food and beverage are some of the most memorable aspects of any event. Negotiating is recommended and should be seen as a crucial aspect of your event planning strategy.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Imagine a world where you can stay under budget while producing an event that looks as if it broke the bank. Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. How to spend less without sacrificing quality. You may be surprised how down-to-earth their suggestions are.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. As important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Food and drink lie at the core of a positive guest experience. Click To Tweet.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Keep in mind that negotiation doesn’t have to be about lowering the price if you can get additional services thrown into a deal. hours,” says Huggins.

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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. They scheduled quarterly business reviews with their top 100 accounts to review the impact they have had on negotiated cost savings.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

I know where my negotiation points are, and where I can bring expenses down to create more value for the company.’”. For meeting professionals who work hard at building relationships and excel at negotiation, requiring sign-off from a procurement team — or even having procurement run the RFP process — can be a hard pill to swallow.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

July IAVM VenueConnect July 31 - August 3, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show provides targeted education and networking opportunities for venue management professionals, including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, stadiums, universities, and more.

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