Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

We compiled this information from resources available on the Internet and we encourage you to check out the websites of these solutions for additional, up-to-date details. Food-&-Beverage + Menu Management. Note: This list is not intended to be a complete list of all catering software solutions. Top Features.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage 2022 Contracts Hotels 78

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

Financial 74

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 74

Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. So even if your next meeting isn’t a large one, consider going on the CVB’s website as there will be a lot of complimentary planning information to help you. Are they free?

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Food and Beverage Contracts 40

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. his building. He called it Bizly. “It

Meetings 97

Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Contracting Out vs. In-House.

Negotiating 70

Negotiating Hotels Contracts Food and Beverage 70

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic. A clearly defined budget provides a framework for decision-making, enabling event organizers to strategically allocate resources. This lesson has become increasingly difficult as things get more expensive.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What can event and meeting pros do to keep their skills relevant and up-to-date? Our goal is to provide our community with the resources and timely insights to stay informed. Our goal is to provide our community with the resources and timely insights to stay informed. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals.

Meetings 52

Meetings Food and Beverage Consulting Education 52

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved.

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Speakers 79

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Webinars that provide CEU credits are a great resource for planners looking to expand their knowledge and further their careers. Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them.

Meetings 40

Meetings Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts 40

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

Food and Beverage 108

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 108

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Social value is an umbrella term used to describe any initiative that makes a positive contribution to society and the environment such as smart resource usage, working with suppliers that are social enterprises, providing good working conditions and environmental sustainability. By Chris Farrell, MD, Impact Reporting. Areas of interest.

Sustainability 106

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation 2015 106

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

2022 112

2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 112

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Although free and low-cost solutions can be a great short-term fix to get a new wedding venue or meeting space up and running, these inexpensive solutions eventually end up costing an event venue vastly more than what you save using them. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

Venues 148

Venues Management Contracts Food and Beverage 148

Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

She tells Sarah how Hilton pivoted in March 2020 and shares the resources they created to help their customers. Shortly after that, we started focusing on meetings and events because our customers told us they needed this information. They were looking for new setups and new food and beverage guidelines.”

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage 2020 Events Hotels 79

Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Following are seven spend analysis reports you need to successfully analyze and act on your meeting and event spend. This report will provide total spend by category, such as Decor, Food and Beverage, Transportation, etc. Is there a contract opportunity with this hotel chain? Why is this important? Why is this important?

Contracts 40

Contracts Meetings Negotiating Food and Beverage 40

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master. J: Marketing.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

In fact, this is such a consistently recurring challenge and issue for meeting and event planners that many of us simply expect to do more with less at the onset of planning any event, and we’re almost astonished when someone says “Go for broke.” ” The Great Recession is at least partially to blame for this new norm.

Food and Beverage 133

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 133

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

A total of 764 event and meeting planners, agencies, and other industry vendors and suppliers completed the online survey, conducted July 7 – 31, 2020. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. To download a copy of the report, visit [link]. Start Date: November 10, 2020. Length: 6 Weeks Online.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Contracts 40

QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

It’s important to understand who you’re writing for, what their needs are, and how you can meet them. We have extensive experience in the tech industry and are confident that we can create a unique event that meets all of your expectations. Here are the top five: Mistake #1: Not doing enough research.

Sponsorships 102

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 102

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

But separate from the country’s response to the pandemic, the experience provides event and meeting planners with the first glimpse valuable as to what live events might look like before a vaccine is available. The online certificate course is designed to provide planners with the resources to implement safer event design. LEARN MORE.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Social Media 59

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. It is not for commercial purposes.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Catering: all costs related to food and beverage Decoration: pretty self-explanatory Entertainment: speakers, talents, performers, exhibitors, and so on.

Sponsorships 91

Sponsorships Insurance Social Media Food and Beverage 91

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

To successfully source in today’s tough climate, it pays to leverage the resources you already have. Let’s face it: This year will be tough for meeting planners. Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. As a result, your choices are limited.

Marketing 70

Marketing Food and Beverage Hotels 2019 70

The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

Our concept is Portuguese authentic food, fabulous drag queens and breathtaking performances.’. This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art. The smart contract is something I wanted to use for this conference.’. ‘I And now, we have created six online experiences.

2021 69

2021 Food and Beverage 2022 Speakers 69

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

2022 52

2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 52

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Certified Meeting Professional. A certified meeting professional (CMP) is a credentialed designation granted by the Convention Industry Council after passing an exam and was founded in 1985 to recognize the specialized knowledge and experience required of meeting professionals. Fee Structure. CMP Application submission fee $250.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

She learned early on that success was about more than just serving food. If the food is meant to blend in the background, then our food blends into the background. But if our food can play a part in making attendees happy, or for clients to entertain their top customers, we need to customize the experience to suit those needs.

Food and Beverage 55

Food and Beverage Sports Entertainment Hotels 55

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

As event professionals, we’re constantly striving to create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders while working within limited resources and a budget. So can in-kind sponsorships for events help you meet your event goals? By the time they came to me, the contract was signed, and I was just fulfilling it.”

Sponsorships 71

Sponsorships Negotiating Food and Beverage Events 71

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Whether you attended a massive high school with a graduating class of thousands or a small, local school with less than 100 classmates, you will still need to meet a threshold of interest to justify the cost and effort of planning a reunion. Measure interest in the event. Entertainment equipment. Book vendor services for the reunion.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Entertainment Social Media Venues 78

Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

We also link to further training and resources to help you plan seamless events and simplify your processes. This resource also provides 41 metrics to help you track event performance and prove ROI. The event budget is one of the first items to map out because it allocates funds and resources to all event components.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 52

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.)

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Developing an event budget is a crucial element when planning your meeting or event. Once you have developed your budget, you will have to track and review it on a regular basis to ensure you stay within the allocated resources. Determine What Financial Success Means For Your Meeting or Event. Food & Beverage @ $35/person.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. The catering company you hired double booked themselves and can only supply a portion of your food and beverage orders.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

More: Hack Your Event Budget with Smart Meetings. Whether they’re checking IDs for a 21-plus event, patrolling your event space overnight, or keeping your attendees safe during the event, contracting a security company is a must. The post The Thoroughly Modern Event Budgeting Checklist appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Entertainment 104

Entertainment Travel Advertising Sponsorships 104

InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Increase food and beverage sales by 35%. Once you have found that perfect venue, you need to set a date, sign a contract, stay within budget, and make payments. InitLive has helped hundreds of organizations streamline their volunteer management process so they can focus on meeting their goals.

2021 88

2021 Social Media Entertainment Food and Beverage 88

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Partners can offer mutual promotional opportunities, resources, or even co-hosting capabilities. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. This could include co-hosting segments, contributing resources, or amplifying promotional efforts. Document everything. Gather essential materials.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. It is always best to begin designing an event around your available resources and not vice versa. A team meeting with a $2,000 budget? Creating an event budget can be overwhelming!

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships Event Apps 78