Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

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Sponsorships Insurance Social Media Food and Beverage 91

Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

From gathering speakers to securing sponsors, your to-do list seems to be never-ending. Before determining the location, ensure that transportation is readily available to the venue so that attendees can easily arrive by air, rail or automobile. Food and Beverage: Parched throats? Costs: Considering that 32.8%

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Venues Conference Food and Beverage 2014 115

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Make sure to require a formal contract and ensure all terms, policies, and pricing are clear and align with your expectations before signing. and transportation options. Additionally, successful event planning requires communication with multiple stakeholders, including vendors, speakers, sponsors, suppliers, venue, and event staff.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And if so, what components should the contract include? What kinds of waivers or indemnification clauses should be in place – for attendees, speakers, suppliers, and contractors? How will plans be modified if an infection rate is low at contract signing/booking and increases leading up to the event date?

Insurance 105

Insurance Food and Beverage Contracts Transportation 105

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Extra expenses include: Venue rental, stage setup, lighting, and AV recording equipment Onsite staffing and supply costs (catering, cleaning, security, PPE) Travel and transportation.

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Speakers 2021 Sponsorships Events 248

Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). Food and beverage. Food & Beverage (F&B). Meeting Rooms.

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Negotiating Hotels Food and Beverage Venues 39

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Content Matters. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 80

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 80

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract.

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Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more.

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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.” We just did a live stream.”

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Once you map out the higher-priced budget line items, dig down into the less expensive components such as speakers, marketing, and team salaries. We recommend six months or more for in-person events.

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Event Management Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 52

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Also, make sure to check the venue’s policies on noise levels, food and beverage, and other restrictions. Unique venues like this one offer cool backdrops (Little Secret one is located inside a former cult’s house of worship), indoor/outdoor spaces, and audio-visual equipment for speakers and presentations.

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Venues Conference Food and Beverage Automotive 78

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Manage contracts. Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. The goals and objectives for your meeting should inform the way you program the content of your meeting or event, from its agenda pattern to the way speakers engage audiences in general, plenary or breakout sessions.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In addition to outlining how much you have to spend on the event overall, breakdown the budget for your party into various categories, including: Venue rental Food costs or catering services Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages Entertainment Decorations Guest transportation Party favors. Diagram your Halloween party with ease.

Food and Beverage 29

Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues Transportation 29

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests? Do you need to find additional funds?

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

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. For example, if after evaluating your previous event, you realize you overspent on food, you can go into your high-level plan with a better understanding of how you’ll need to adjust your budget.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships Event Apps 78

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.)

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

In-kind sponsorship opportunities (this could be a long list but can include food, beverage, printing, a/v, entertainment, transportation, decor/floral, PR, etc.). Manage sponsor contracts and collect e-signatures. Website marketing. Email marketing. Social media marketing/mentions. Complimentary or VIP passes.

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Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

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. . Food and beverage. Transportation . Transportation (to and from the venue for those staying in hotels). Meeting Venue.

Sustainability 194

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Also, consider factors such as Wi-Fi, liability insurance, parking, transportation, security, and accessibility (all these details will affect your budget). ? Consider everything that you might need to create a successful event: Travel expenses Catering Venue fees Event tech Speaker and presenter fees Marketing and event promotion.

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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. Allocate portions of your ultimate budget to cover different expenses: event venue, accommodations, food, transportation, and other event fees.

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Transportation Food and Beverage Travel Speakers 78

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.) Securing talents (keynote speakers, presenters, entertainers, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

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. Allocate portions of your ultimate budget to cover different expenses: event venue, accommodations, food, transportation, and other event fees.

Transportation 60

Transportation Food and Beverage Travel Speakers 60

Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In addition, if an event contains two or more “sub-events” that have their own unique setup, schedule and/or food-and-beverage requirements, the venue or caterer will likely create multiple BEOs for the same overarching event. Food and Catering. Beverage Service. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order? Headcounts.

Food and Beverage 109

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Transportation 109

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. If you are planning something that has a large luncheon or requires planning to a specific headcount, you’ll want to stop additional registrations before you place your final food order.

Food and Beverage 103

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In addition, if an event contains two or more “sub-events” that have their own unique setup, schedule and/or food-and-beverage requirements, the venue or caterer will likely create multiple BEOs for the same overarching event. Food and Catering. Beverage Service. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order? Headcounts.

Food and Beverage 60

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Transportation 60

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. If you are planning something that has a large luncheon or requires planning to a specific headcount, you’ll want to stop additional registrations before you place your final food order.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Insurance Apparel Trade Shows 78

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Self-service kiosks can be set up at local transportation hubs or hotel partners to help attendees get checked in before they even step foot into the event. Kiosks at transportation hubs can also notify an attendee’s hotel of their arrival and put their corresponding room on the priority list for preparation.

Event Technology 40

Event Technology Technology 2023 Events 40

SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

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. Transportation. Robert Alexander, president and CEO, RMA Worldwide Chauffered Transportation.

Food and Beverage 121

Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 121