Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

To gain detailed insights and a clear thought process to determine the questions to ask and answer for your unique circumstances, organization, attendees, local environment, and current guidelines/regulations, sign up for the next Pandemic Meeting & Event Design professional development course.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. Venues: A great deal of uncertainty about the right way to meet still exists. Who removes attendees who do not abide by the guidelines?

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All Seated

OCTOBER 9, 2020

While you’re busy organizing and coordinating with your couples, there’s one thought that seems to be on the minds of quite a few industry pros – how can I fill the space of a large venue with half of the original guest list? Also, think outside the box when it comes to a venue. Photo Credit: Amy Kolo.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event. Creative Catering.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Before you jump ahead and pick an event venue, it’s important to take time to create a plan so you know how to plan an event properly. Review event venue choices. Before signing the venue contract, go and see the venue in person and meet the venue manager. Why food is the most important part of your event.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Operationally, your favorite venues may be much different as well. Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. The front seat is a no-go.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. Let’s take a deeper look at what makes up a BEO. What Is a Banquet Event Order? How is a BEO typically used?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. The hospitality industry is coming to the rescue.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’re planning a retreat in a different location, booking in the off-season could save your company a significant chunk of change on venue rental, hotel rooms and transportation costs. Budget Before scouting retreat venues or reserving a block hotel rooms set a firm budget. Will travel be required during office hours?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’re planning a retreat in a different location, booking in the off-season could save your company a significant chunk of change on venue rental, hotel rooms and transportation costs. Budget Before scouting retreat venues or reserving a block hotel rooms set a firm budget. Will travel be required during office hours?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. For highlights, read on. Advocating for the Future. Amy Calvert.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. Let’s take a deeper look at what makes up a BEO. What Is a Banquet Event Order? How is a BEO typically used?

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Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Transportation 60

Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As To support social distancing guidelines, brands—exhibitors, especially—expect queue lines to be a thing of the past. SCHEDULING.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

do have a unique set of regulatory guidelines beyond those impacting other sectors,” says Sherri K. 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 Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

. “We took all of our customer’s input and created this program to provide our customers with confidence that they could come back to safe and socially responsible events with flexible contract terms. They were looking for new setups and new food and beverage guidelines.”

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. If your client tells you to secure a venue by the end of the month, you can’t wait till next month to deliver a location just because it works better with your schedule. This way, they know what to do when they arrive at the event.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

From the threat of tipsy attendees, to wrappers and discarded plates cluttering booths, serving food and drink samples on the exhibition floor can be tricky business. And so most venues have firm stipulations about sample sizes, cost, and other parameters , usually provided at the start of the planning process. NO TOPPING OFF.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Kiosks That Make Early Check-in Easy Check-in is typically the first touchpoint attendees have with an event, but that doesn’t always have to happen at the venue. While there are general guidelines across the country, there are also local and state safety regulations to consider.

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Plan Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2016

A mandatory and automatic amount added to food and beverage charges, usually used to defray the cost of labor and service equipment. This mandatory charge of 15-22% is added to food and beverage bills. Some venues don’t distribute the service charge but keep it as an administrative fee. Service Charge.

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