Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2024

To streamline the planning process for groups of 60 or fewer, The Del’s dedicated boutique meetings specialist will leverage the Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings program to offer simplified contracting, allowing organizers to focus on the content and experience of their event while leaving the logistics in expert hands.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2024

To streamline the planning process for groups of 60 or fewer, The Del’s dedicated boutique meetings specialist will leverage the Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings program to offer simplified contracting, allowing organizers to focus on the content and experience of their event while leaving the logistics in expert hands.

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Hotels Meetings Contracts Venues 52

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Main room gaffes — Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. Chances are high that 10 percent or so of your coworkers will either get COVID or need to quarantine because of potential exposure. Some of these groups have been squeezed in.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Italy does not have a lot of large hotels so if your program requires a peak of more than 100 rooms on a five-star category I suggest anticipating as much as you can the hotel sourcing and contracting, especially if you travel on shoulder and peak seasons.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’ve been tasked with planning your next office corporate event, chances are it’s not your main job. If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. If you’re lucky. If you’re one of the unfortunate ones, the planning my fall entirely on your plate.

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Event Farm

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Lock down Your Contracts. Fortunately, much of this can be mitigated by a locked-tight contract that spells out the liability for you and your vendors, in case something happens. For that reason, it’s important that you understand the two main types of tests , and the guidelines within which they operate.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Catering software solutions like Planning Pod can help you seamlessly manage client relationships, with features ranging from intuitive client portals where clients can view, sign, and pay contracts to advanced banquet event ordering tools that enable you to prepare for the event and account for everything you will need. Here’s how.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 22, 2024

NOW HIRING: CHIEF TRACTOR OFFICER Calling all consumers with “main character energy” and a love of farm equipment: John Deere is recruiting for its first-ever Chief Tractor Officer (CTO). Fire extinguishers not included.

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Travel Social Media Tourism Contracts 91

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Jaclyn Bernstein, president and partner at Empire Force Events, added that “as soon as the contract is signed, contact your conference-services manager and the head chef on property to find out what meals are being ordered by other groups in house over your dates, so you can piggyback on the volume-purchasing process and get more for your money.”

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Food and Beverage Contracts 2024 Hotels 69

The Castle Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Increase Brand Awareness One of the main reasons brands choose to work with influencers is to increase their brand awareness and visibility on social media. Is boosting sales the main priority? Check out our list below of why you should be working with influencers if you’re not already. Are you hoping to gain more followers?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

Let’s face it, being on either side of the table in hotel-contract negotiations is tough these days. Without fail, at least one person in the room will share a story about someone they know who has gotten what they want in a hotel-contract negotiation. Here’s how one meeting professional does it. Be prepared for poignant questions.

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Eventinterface

MAY 21, 2018

A FUNCTIONAL ALL-INCLUSIVE CONTRACT. The caterer’s contract must mention the terms and conditions, additional prices, and so on. Don’t shy away from getting clearance from an attorney before signing the contract. Likewise, delicious, healthy food , and the presentable culinary choice is a client’s right. RELATED POSTS.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Volunteers took notes on the main discussion points. Many agreed that for their rooms blocks currently contracted, they are finding that the hotel/venue reps they have been working with for years are no longer there —they have either retired, moved to a different position, or chosen not to return to a job in the industry.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 11, 2022

Host a cocktail reception before the main event with hors d'oeuvres and a buffet. Another idea: A family-style meal where the main course and sides are pre-set in large portions so that attendees help themselves, then pass along those larger plates to others. What’s that? For instance, “have pre-set salads and wine at each table.”

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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Consulting 105

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The new commission will give Visual Architects plenty of time to create something spectacular for Kendal Calling 2023 having delivered on concept to completion in 2022 within five months of receiving the contract. .

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Not only do they set expectations for the rest of the catering menu, but they also help keep guests satisfied until the main course is ready. Entrees The entree is the main star of any catering event, and it’s important to offer multiple options for guests to choose from. Hummus This easy-to-make dip is a favorite amongst many.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Management Event Planning 78

PCMA Convene

JUNE 12, 2023

Olympic track-and-field medalist Allyson Felix related her advocacy of contract protections for pregnant athletes to equal employment opportunities for all women during Convening Leaders 2023. Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups.

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Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2020

You can see the main survey findings below, but it’s important to explain the Survey method before you look at the data here. This would allow for a 6-8 week lead time from bookings that would be contracted in say, late July, if the confidence is there to do so at that time. 134 corporate buyers in the results pool.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In San Francisco, there are 60 properties with solid union contracts that are not at risk for striking.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Identify yourself with the main colors that represent your business with a few pops of color to add interest. While your main goal should be to stay on brand, you could also play around with decorations, accent colors, and signage designed to draw in attendees. Start by choosing a color scheme. Just a tall table or bar, and you’re set.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Stott’s main aim is to support EMEA based Sport, Entertainment and agency group accounts to help increase their awareness of Sonder and assist with any group travel requirements. Sonder operates in 40+ markets across ten countries, and has approximately 17,400 live and contracted units worldwide as of Q2 2023.

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All Seated

JULY 11, 2022

Digitize Your Contracts . The faster a client signs a contract, the faster you can set up your payment milestones. Gone are the days of a paper contract – think digital-first now! Hellosign is a great option if you’re looking to move your contracts into the 21st century. Set Up All Contracts & Invoices at One Time .

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Eventinterface

MAY 21, 2018

A FUNCTIONAL ALL-INCLUSIVE CONTRACT. The caterer’s contract must mention the terms and conditions, additional prices, and so on. Don’t shy away from getting clearance from an attorney before signing the contract. Likewise, delicious, healthy food , and the presentable culinary choice is a client’s right. RELATED POSTS.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

That meant contracting the group, arranging meals and transportation for twenty entertainers, adjusting the rehearsal schedule, and coordinating new AV components with the tech team. Once, while hosting a group of 2,000 attendees, the main chef called out sick with COVID.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 27, 2022

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Main Room Gaffes. Chances are high that 10 percent or so of your coworkers will either get COVID or need to quarantine because of potential exposure. Space Conflicts. There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. Some of these groups have been squeezed in.

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Hospitality Hotels Contracts Transportation 105

Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

Contracts & templates. If you’re just getting started or your business is not well established, I highly recommend you do not sign vendor contracts on a client’s behalf. You can still negotiate the contract but the client should be responsible for all payments. . Sponsorship . Budgeting Management and Tracking.

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Consulting Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships 112

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

And with 10+ languages and industry-specific event knowledge, working together is a breeze. 12,000+ business leaders from the life sciences industry use SpotMe’s enterprise event platform and mobile event app to create engaging, personalized, and compliant event experiences. ITA Group designs events that meaningfully connect with attendees.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Hudson Yards’ big outdoor screen served as the main stage for a drag show and flash mob. Ipsy’s social media community named top 10 finalists and awarded each with a paid creator contract and trip to be honored at the event in New York. Hudson Yards’ big outdoor screen served as the main stage for a drag show and flash mob.

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Social Media Fashion Contracts Events 92

Master the Event

DECEMBER 9, 2023

For the purpose of this exercise I’ve broken the app needs into three main areas; communication, organization, and production.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 10, 2018

Plymouth Argyle fans are to get the stadium they deserve as the main building contract for the redeveloped grandstand at Home Park is signed. GL events UK to start the main build of the redeveloped grandstand for the club’s stadium, Home Park. Plymouth Argyle FC have signed an agreement with specialist stadium developers.

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Gallus Events

JULY 10, 2017

I highlighted CycleHack as one of my events of the year in 2015 , and I even suggested, during a consultancy contract, that a 75 year old medical association should consider running one! However, I have never actually run one. But that is about to change. Homeless Hackathon Glasgow.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I The IMEX team is broaching some bold educational topics this year, with an eye toward creating safe spaces for discussions.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

ICC Wales has also secured a three-year contract as the host venue for Comic Con Wales, which typically attracts more than 5,000 attendees. In total, the 53 confirmed events will bring an anticipated 54,000 event attendees to the region, with an estimated economic benefit to the local area of more than £52m.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2021

ICC Wales has also secured a three-year contract as the host venue for Comic Con Wales, which typically attracts more than 5,000 attendees. In total, the 53 confirmed events will bring an anticipated 54,000 event attendees to the region, with an estimated economic benefit to the local area of more than £52m. www.iccwales.com.

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Milestone Events Group

DECEMBER 23, 2022

If your prospective wedding caterer is able to answer the following questions competently and willingly, then that is a good sign that you can greenlight this wedding contract. From licensing to main dishes, here are all the food-related questions we think you should ask when hiring a caterer for a wedding. Questions About Your Menu .

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GEVME

MARCH 9, 2022

And while you may already have all the resources to create a memorable experience for your attendees, creating a buzz prior to the main event can be a total gamechanger. One of the main reasons for this lies in how event organisers streamline and offer personalised content to their speakers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

The Biggest Challenge Customization seems to be the main culprit when it comes to fulfilling change requests. The research consisted of 115 participants from varying sectors of the event industry, including venue operators, event planners, independent planners and caterers.

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