Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points.

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2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 397

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic. For example, if a preferred vendor comes in at a higher cost but is available for multiple events throughout the year, the organizer may negotiate bulk pricing or long-term contract for a lower rate.

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Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Food and Beverage Selections. It also serves as an excellent reporting tool. Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Contract with reliable, repu­table vendors who can meet your association’s needs. Food and Beverage Selections . Event Goals.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Entertainment Insurance 52

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? Spend by Category. Spend by Supplier.

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Contracts Meetings Negotiating Food and Beverage 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Individually packaged food and beverages. Our testing identified two infected participants—one who had contracted Covid-19 in July 2020 and was fully vaccinated. Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart. Masks worn indoors when not eating / drinking. Sanitized mic between speakers (masked).

Food and Beverage 105

Food and Beverage Contracts 2021 2020 105

MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Individually packaged food and beverages. Our testing identified two infected participants—one who had contracted Covid-19 in July 2020 and was fully vaccinated. Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart. Masks worn indoors when not eating / drinking. Sanitized mic between speakers (masked).

Food and Beverage 105

Food and Beverage Contracts 2021 2020 105

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

By Chris Farrell, MD, Impact Reporting. The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress.

Sustainability 106

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation 2015 106

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.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 111

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Where are planners getting guidance on best practices for food and beverage? It’s a new world, and contracts and programs won’t look the same.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Close to 70% indicated they wanted an in-person event, and a majority reported they would not participate in a virtual event,” Saunders said. Postpone to 2021 with the same contract terms.”. FAMP opted to renegotiate its contract terms and host an in-person event in 2020. The contract terms were favorable,” said Saunders.

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Trade Shows Contracts 2020 Food and Beverage 106

Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points.

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2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 195

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

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. Signing off on guarantees for food and beverage is plain sailing for some but for others, it’s the rock upon which they perish. Happy days.

Venues 40

Venues Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 40

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And if so, what components should the contract include? How will plans be modified if an infection rate is low at contract signing/booking and increases leading up to the event date? What changes should be made to food & beverage service? Should we have attendees sign a code of conduct/agreement? Share below.

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Insurance Food and Beverage Contracts Transportation 105

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

This is just one of several key findings from the ELI research report released today, “Attendee Preferences for Live Events in the COVID-19 Era.”. To download a copy of the report, visit [link]. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. Start Date: November 10, 2020. Length: 6 Weeks Online. Instructor: Kevin White.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Contracts 40

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

The group is addressing health and safety , community, global ecosystems, reskilling the industry, innovation, digital transformation , advocacy and risk mitigation , with expert groups addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the meeting and event design group. For highlights, read on. Advocating for the Future.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Airlines Contracts Hotels 52

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

The findings have been compiled and are now available in the brand new report, “ Attendee Preferences for Live Events in the COVID-19 Era.”. Download the full report. Between July 7-31, 2020, we conducted an online survey and heard from 764 event and meeting planners, agencies, and other industry vendors and suppliers.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Social Media 59

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After a slowdown from 2021, the use of streaming technology is steadily growing again, Alroy reported, citing a survey that found 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event. For mid-level attendees, in particular, virtual worked well for educational programs, Pineda reported.

Meetings 105

Meetings Food and Beverage 2021 Insurance 105

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. Food and drink lie at the core of a positive guest experience. Then you can really stretch your catering funds by: Making food experiential. Use food as entertainment. Click To Tweet. Keeping Catering Costs Down.

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Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 156

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Mattering can include attendee experience enhancers like a charging station, free Wi-Fi, food and beverage offerings or a give-away that attendees value.

Sponsorships 70

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 70

Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because of the size of the event and what the VeeFriends team wanted to achieve, there were numerous challenges to address, such as production, venue sourcing, hotel blocking, food and beverage, welcome parties, registration, talent, security and VIP management. The VeeFriends team found and contracted the U.S. the solution.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Banking Tourism Contracts 52

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Reporting and analysis: After the event wraps up, you’ll receive detailed reports, event metrics , and analytics on things like attendance, survey feedback, social media impact, and ROI. SpotMe Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report.

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Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

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 Overall, 35 percent of respondents reported that COVID-focused products and services currently account for 50 to 75 percent of the overall business.

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Tech Food and Beverage Retail Technology 127

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @MGMResortsIntl Stephanie Glanzer announced a $100 million renovation to @MandalayBay including new tech, security and reimagining of @FourSeasons. New York City Reports Attendance Rebound. New York City Reports Attendance Rebound. A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication.

2022 108

2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 108

zkipster

MAY 5, 2022

Event management needs are in line with the rest of the world: automated, on-brand and secure guest lists, invitations and RSVPs, plus real-time attendance and capacity tracking and post-event reporting.”. LOUISA HIRST | HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONS FOR APAC & THE MIDDLE EAST | ZKIPSTER. DANIEL DESSAUGES | CEO | ZKIPSTER.

Hospitality 62

Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 2021 62

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

This is a bit of a joke, but they may very well have expectations regarding food and beverage that you may be unaware of unless you ask. Venues often present packages but that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative with seating, food, breaks, and more. Speaking of which.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

New Day, New Contract. After we signed the contract on Saturday morning,” Hursin said, “we emailed all the attendees again about the change of hotel and the transfer of hotel reservations. We did incur some costs due to food and beverage,” Hursin said. Financial Implications. “We

Tourism 80

Tourism Hotels Food and Beverage Contracts 80

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @MGMResortsIntl Stephanie Glanzer announced a $100 million renovation to @MandalayBay including new tech, security and reimagining of @FourSeasons. New York City Reports Attendance Rebound. New York City Reports Attendance Rebound. A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication.

2022 52

2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 52

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing. Lastly, according to a recent Professional Convention Management Association PCMA industry report, meeting planners with the CMP earn (on average) $10,756 more per year than their non-certified counterparts.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Manage contracts. Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. But sometimes you need to revise the budgets if projections differ from the actual reports. How will expense reports and reimbursements be handled? Write reports. Manage critical path. Analyze risks.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.) Online business tools with electronic signatures can make quick work of signing proposals , online contracts and banquet event orders (BEOs).

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Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We also provide at-a-glance dashboards and reports so that you can always have a 30,000 foot view of everything going on with your leads and event bookings, from unsigned contracts and overdue tasks to new incoming leads and recent payments. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO.

Food and Beverage 148

Food and Beverage Venues Management 2021 148

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Assign roles and responsibilities: Every team member should know their tasks, timelines, and who they report to. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. Finalize catering-related details Finalize your food and beverage arrangements with the caterer. Document everything.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Missing even the smallest details can lead to a food shortage, menu mix-ups, or missed orders. Old school methods of spreadsheets, handwritten food orders, and event contracts that are usually filed and stored in a dusty file cabinet can only lead to more miscommunications. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Management Venues 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Check their availability and start working on a contract. Do you need to find additional funds? Is it a ticketed event?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

The tent, set up in Arsenal’s big backyard, was surrounded by food trucks, sponsor lounges tucked into shipping containers stacked three stories high, and collaborative sessions, including some held aboard boats on the adjacent canal. Last year, business generated as reported by C2 Montréal attendees totaled more than $700 million,” he said.

Food and Beverage 49

Food and Beverage Hotels Sustainability Contracts 49

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. Proposals & Contracts. Reporting & Dashboards. You can also send emails from inside many tools, including proposals, contracts, invoices, and questionnaires. With this tool, the best way to start is by creating a contract template with your standard terms and conditions.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Management 78

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales). Grants and contracts. Number of People. Venue Rental. Entertainment.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199