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Before You Sign That Contract: 5 Hotel Contract Tips For Novice Planners

Endless Events

From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. Food & Beverage. Banquet Event Orders.

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What are BEOs and Why do Event Pros need them?

Planning Pod

Event itinerary/schedule. Food & Beverage packages. Food & Beverage service times, delivery information and locations. Contract/proposal signature statuses. Specific room setup instructions (including audio-visual details, floor plans, decor, etc.). Invoice/proposal totals.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

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Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out.

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ICC Birmingham and Amadeus using AI to cut food waste to support sustainability drive

Event Industry News

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of.

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

SmartMeetings

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Effective Use of Event Tech. Savvy Contract Negotiations.

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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

MeetingsNet

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Make sure you understand the AV contract.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

Likewise, venues that offer food and beverage, AV, and production as part of the events package will often agree on discounts on total event spend, taking all elements into account. Be super careful with those insidious “resort fees” charged extensively in large event cities. Happy days.

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