Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Depending on the venue, they may need to bring their own source of heat (like propane grills), tents to keep out of the sun, and equipment to keep food cool and safe. If there won’t be any refrigerator access, choose simple foods that can be out for the duration of the event. Get the right permits. Source the right equipment.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

A hybrid events platform also allows the company to upload a recording of their event so that the audience who could not attend the event can refer to it whenever possible or use it for future reference. The post Consumers Demand Hybrid Experiences appeared first on GEVME Blog. Types of Hybrid Events. Cost-Effective: .

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Harvest, a new retail concept in the Orange County Convention Center’s food court C, plucks its menu items straight from the center’s own Center-To-Table Gardens. Event venues are reporting a renewed interest in where a venue’s food comes from — and the closer it is to the kitchen, the better. I want to meet the farmer.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Trade Shows – Trade shows refer to an annual event where the particular industry members come together to demonstrate their latest product or service. Hosting a virtual event can also help save on the cost of food and beverage, furniture, additional equipment, etc. Improved Return on Investment.

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Sustainability Trade Shows Food and Beverage Events 156

Conference Care

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It seems a bit strange opening a blog about events by talking about Tesla and electric cars but be patient. Two things we don’t see much of at the moment are specific references to reducing the carbon footprint of a meeting or event and how you go about measuring that reduction. In 2020, they sold about ½ million electric vehicles.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 12, 2019

To be clear, I’m not referring to retirement, although for many, that might be the calmer, gentler second act that you look forward to when the time comes. Does your daily joy come from food discoveries? Perhaps you need to start a food blog to express that passion. Do you have a second act in you? How to Find Joy.

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2021

Yup, you guessed it: U-shaped seating, also commonly referred to as horseshoe seating, is seating that’s arranged in the shape of the letter “U.” As Adrian Segar, author of the Conferences That Work blog, says, “Circles allow everyone to see each other and minimize status differences due to seating position.”

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It’s also a great reference for sponsors who want to stay up to date with your event’s progress. Will there be a break for food or networking? Think of it like the instructions, blueprint, or user manual that gets passed around before any big project. It helps set the mood for your whole event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This blog post is by no means an act of fortune-telling; it’s based on current event trends and innovation. If you’re an avid reader of our blog, you know what that means: setting SMART event goals. Hybrid event budgets call for less food & beverage, lodging, travel, and venue costs.

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Social Tables

MAY 22, 2019

Another fall-inspired food idea is packaged caramel apples or hot chocolate mix in glass bottles for guests to take home. Offer guests a warm-up While blankets can be a great way to keep guests warm, offering warm beverages to sip on before or during the ceremony is another great way to create an inviting, warm atmosphere.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In this blog post, we will break down how to write an event proposal from start to finish. Include testimonials or references from previous clients, if possible. To make this event successful, we need to cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other associated expenses.

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 102

All Seated

JULY 7, 2022

Planners have long taken inspiration from movies, books, or trending video games to inspire their event designs – everything from décor and color palettes to food and beverage, venues, and more. Trending pop culture references set the tone for an entire event experience.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 18, 2019

Direct costs include food and beverage, venue rental, travel, entertainment, décor, and marketing and promotional costs. Last, and the hardest to calculate, is brand equity, which refers to the brand value of an organization. The post Event ROI: Understanding the Basics and the Details appeared first on Cvent Blog.

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Social Tables

MAY 17, 2019

Crepe-paper pom-poms Crepe paper pom poms can hang and float in warm summer breezes or lay squat on food and beverage displays. Remember to keep all food and beverage stored in temperature controlled containers and have a point person checking in on the freshness of buffet options at frequent intervals.

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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. Ask for references from past clients to get a sense of their level of customer service and support. How willing were they to make changes or deal with unexpected issues?

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 23, 2018

If this isn’t your first event of this kind, go back and reference previous revenue totals and spreadsheets to help build your estimate. Capterra’s event management blog is full of resources and guides to help you pull off the perfect event. Here are a few examples: Venue: Room rental. Security deposit. A/V: Projectors.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 1, 2018

One important base you shouldn’t fret over is how to serve your food. Often the style of service will influence the types and varieties of foods the caterer can offer. For instance, foods that will be passed on trays by servers during an afternoon reception must be easy to handle. This one is easy, think finger food.

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All Seated

MAY 31, 2022

Neurodiversity refers to the differences in brain functions and different approaches when interpreting information. For example, look for options to go contactless at registration and check-in, food and beverage orders, or survey collection. Sensory-friendly set-ups. Socially distanced seating.

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e2m.live

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

For example, on the basis of data like the numbers of registrations, AI-based apps can anticipate logistical requirements like food, beverages, and seating arrangements for attendees. Email marketing apps can also help to get in touch with old leads, drop emails to referred leads and contact new leads with equal ease.

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Event Tech Tech 2019 Social Media 72

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This could be in the form of social media posts, stories, blog entries, or even guest appearances at the event. Food and beverage arrangements Marketing and promotion materials Event setup and breakdown schedule Make any necessary adjustments to the event master plan based on feedback from your team members.

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Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Whether you’re in corporate procurement and experienced with procurement but may not be as well versed in the nuances of meeting and event spend, or you work for a smaller destination management company and aren’t yet as familiar with spend analysis, this blog is for you! Spend by Category. Opportunity Analysis.

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Contracts Meetings Negotiating Food and Beverage 40

Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Food and beverage party supplies. Order food & beverages. Whether you’ll have family in town or need help serving food to hundreds of corporate guests, make sure you have people ready to lend a hand before, during, and after the celebration. The same applies to your fast food options like sandwiches or pizza.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Likewise, the airport’s restaurant options include a range of locally sourced, organic food and wine — the Bay Area was a pioneer in the farm-to-table-movement. The Hyatt Regency’s renovation closed a sports bar and unveiled a new food-and-beverage concept, 3 Sixty, that combines a bar, lounge, restaurant, and market.

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Hotels Food and Beverage Travel Airlines 40

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. The post 9 Event Security Tips That Can Save You from Disaster appeared first on Planning Pod Blog.

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Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 60

Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 26, 2019

For some, it refers to the promotional plan for an event and for others it refers to the strategic use of events to market effectively. Influencers, blog posts, and word of mouth are incredible ways to market your events. The post Event Marketing in 2019: The Definitive Guide appeared first on Cvent Blog. Direct Costs.

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Event Marketing Marketing 2019 Social Media 55

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Share and print copies of any important documents that you will need to reference. Test WiFi bandwidth.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Dianne says that understanding your target audience’s needs, your competitors’ price points and your cost of operations (overhead, mortgage/rent payments, staffing, food and beverage costs, utilities, cleaning, out-of-pocket rentals, etc.) Are you charging enough? So you should invest more there,” suggests Michael. “If

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Venues Food and Beverage Social Media Marketing 148

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Food & Wine called the region the “Wild West” when it comes to wine production because of the creative approach to growing and blending. expanded the operation to include a food program and event space that has been used to support local community functions, including MUST! Charities for youth mentorship, poverty and hunger.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. And you can assign managers and vendors – like florists, caterers, venues, photographers and DJs – to line items and add notes for reference. food-and-beverage packages and variable pricing options. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management. Aisle Planner.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

To help give you a good reference point, we wanted to offer an overview of each platform’s key strengths, weaknesses and pricing as well as who is the ideal user for each product. Food & Beverage Management (Menus, BEOs, etc.). Additional Fee ($24/month). Contact CRM Manager w/ Tasks. Additional Fee ($24/month).

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Management Venues Food and Beverage Contracts 78

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . In this blog post, we have compiled a go to sustainable events guide for every event planner. Food and beverage. Meeting Venue.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Few of the numerous mercantile livery halls operating at the time were pro-actively marketing their spaces for private hire – and certainly not ‘out of office hours’ – so there was no industry guidebook to refer to. Generally, events today are simpler and more value-oriented….silver events-at-trinity-house-london.

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Event Management Management Food and Beverage Tourism 44

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Having all the details in a single location will make it easier to cross-reference information and share details with your team.

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2023 Food and Beverage Fashion Social Media 121

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The typical conference attendee will throw away over 4 pounds of waste per day, according to Event Manager Blog. Factor in other carbon footprint variables such as attendee air and car travel, hotel room energy expenditures, venue energy expenditures and discarded food, and you begin to see where the EPA is coming from. Accommodation.

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Event Apps Food and Beverage Transportation Sustainability 36

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Meanwhile attendees are putting more emphasis on food and beverage, forcing planners to get creative and make F&B a prime focus. Save a copy of this blog post to reference anytime by downloading the free ebook below.

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Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Even though Pinterest Boards, DIY blogs, and reality tv (wedding edition) might make the happy couple believe they can plan their own wedding, chances are they need help from a professional wedding planner. Work for friends and family, and ask for references & photos for your portfolio in return for services rendered.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Negotiating Social Media 62

Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Even though Pinterest Boards, DIY blogs, and reality tv (wedding edition) might make the happy couple believe they can plan their own wedding, chances are they need help from a professional wedding planner. Work for friends and family, and ask for references & photos for your portfolio in return for services rendered.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Negotiating Social Media 62