Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Unique event ideas like hiking tips, high ropes courses, and wall climbing challenge attendees to think strategically, build trust, and foster resilience—not to mention enjoy some fresh air and sunshine!

Event Ideas 195

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Events Speakers 195

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 69

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 69

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

They are committed to locally and sustainably sourcing their ingredients and materials and, with their professional full time team, are dedicated to becoming as green as possible, alongside delivering first class service. We are delighted to have appointed them as our sole caterer.”.

Food and Beverage 57

Food and Beverage 2022 Sustainability Venues 57

Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Convention centers are a big part of the meetings and events industry. You see, quite often with larger groups the event planner is tasked with providing smaller meeting rooms as well as a meal function. And the smaller break out rooms are ideal as quite often there are many meetings for the group occurring simultaneously.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Trade Shows Transportation 40

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With all the news coverage of “planetary health diet” —a set of guidelines designed to promote eating habits that are good for the planet and for our bodies—sustainable food is back in the spotlight. Wellness and eco-friendly eating aren’t just fads any more; they’re a crucial shift in the way we engage with food.

Sustainability 83

Sustainability Meetings Meeting Planning Events 83

Conference Care

MAY 21, 2020

We’ll meet again,” sang Vera Lynn. Why do we meet? A rhetorical question, but for me education, entertainment, to enjoy travel, for food and beverage, for networking. Equally, for those members of the team still working, keeping their spirits up, when there are almost no events being planned is just as important.

Meetings 52

Meetings Food and Beverage Government Hospitality 52

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

It is the attention to detail in the design, service and food and beverage program that elevates the experience to quiet luxury. Specialty serving dishes keep food chilled in style and sustainable materials allow everyone to rest easier. Rooms have amenities tucked into thoughtful alcoves. The 30,000 sq.

Hotels 52

Hotels Food and Beverage 2021 Hospitality 52

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze. Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. According to Whole Foods, fungi are also emerging as an ingredient in soaps and hair care. All in accordance with state and federal laws, of course.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage 2017 2018 Transportation 78

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 15, 2017

At Grass Roots Meetings and Events’ “Salon Speaker Series,” chef Dan Barber had a lot of insight to shed on grass-fed cattle. A Grass Roots Meetings and Events’ inaugural “Salon Speaker Series” event took place last week in an appropriately intimate setting — the renowned Blue Hill Restaurant in New York City.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Speakers Meetings Food and Beverage 40

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A high-quality rotating menu, seasonal beverages, and a new source of entertainment each month will help ensure that client receptions stay fresh and exciting, offering new experiences at each event. Take your clients to the golf course, a relaxing place where everyone can feel at ease. Golf outings. Wellness events.

Event Ideas 139

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Entertainment Speakers 139

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

Transportation 145

Transportation Food and Beverage Corporate Meetings Events 145

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. All executed with a gracious smile and check mark on a clipboard, of course. All executed with a gracious smile and check mark on a clipboard, of course. A Meaningful Return.

Food and Beverage 105

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 105

The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I like to meet business colleagues or friends a few times a week for lunch. I did a “Start Your Own Business Course” with a local enterprise board which set me up nicely, but my background in hotel management and business degree were enormous advantages too. Otherwise, there is a danger of always eating lunch at my desk!

Food and Beverage 64

Food and Beverage Hotels Sustainability Fashion 64

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

Transportation 100

Transportation Food and Beverage Corporate Meetings Events 100

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

Transportation 100

Transportation Food and Beverage Corporate Meetings Events 100

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

Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Failing to meet staffing requirements. Having only a small range of food options. While food isn’t high on the list of reasons why people attend music festivals, it really can’t be ignored. When you provide a limited range of food options for event goers, you’re less likely to please them. Nourishment.

Food and Beverage 83

Food and Beverage Event Apps Sustainability Venues 83

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In creating the 260,000-square-foot Hyatt Hub, which received a WELL Silver certification and currently is the largest WELL-certified interior space in the United States, the company worked with sustainability experts “to help infuse health and wellness throughout the new headquarters,” said Hyatt spokesperson Hannah Kaminsky. “It

Food and Beverage 95

Food and Beverage Venues 2014 Sustainability 95

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. What is the purpose of your event or meeting? Keep a focus on those goals and make sure you are planning the event or meeting from your audience’s perspective. 1: Remember the fundamentals.

Food and Beverage 100

Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

Food and Beverage 100

Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

Food and Beverage 100

Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. And this, of course, stems from Simon Sinek – well-known for his TedTalks and his book Start with Why. And of course, the event itself will be an extension of that. You’re not alone. Finding the ‘why’.

Sustainability 74

Sustainability Speakers Food and Beverage Event Apps 74

Event Industry News

JUNE 4, 2018

In the end, I chose Manchester Metropolitan University as the outright winner of The Chairman’s Award because the sustainable practices across the venue has earned it the accolade of the number one slot in the People and Planet list of universities. “In Manchester Metropolitan University (Best Green/Sustainable Venue). The Winners.

2018 45

2018 Food and Beverage Sustainability Hotels 45

EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Embrace Sustainability: Use Recycled and Recyclable Materials. Food is a crowd pleaser, particularly for long exhibitions and trade shows. You needn’t sell cookware or food to use a booth like this. Two things that always draw a crowd: food and activity. Make It Easy to Buy: Implement a Meeting Room.

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Trade Shows 2022 2017 2018 164

Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Topics spanned hybrid, DE&I, new-era tech, sponsorship activation strategies, community engagement, sustainability, cross-channel strategies and beyond. Throughout the day there were built-in coffee breaks and speed networking meetings that could be arranged via the event app.

Marketing 122

Marketing Food and Beverage Sponsorships Tech 122

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 30, 2017

Food waste is an increasingly important topic throughout meetings industry. Hickey says the idea grew from two seeds: a Waste360 article about the “Salvage Supperclub” in San Francisco, and the expo’s own Food Recovery Forum, which returned for its second time this year. At WasteExpo 2017, held at the New Orleans Ernest N.

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2017 Banking 2016 Education 40

International Institute of Event Management

MARCH 4, 2014

Have you ever thought about how much waste is associated with some meetings and events you plan? Signs, hand outs, name badges, food…there’s a lot of one-time-use items that are thrown away after a short-lived event. Inquire what they do with leftover food. By Jody Long.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Trade Shows Social Media Advertising 40

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Of course, we wanted to know more. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. And, wow, did you ever respond. Rave Reviews. The Hard Questions. What inspires you?

2018 40

2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

It may, however, surprise many to learn that Ireland is also a food lover’s paradise. Private dining at The Shelbourne is a decadent affair, with packages including five-course menus, luxury flatware, the finest Irish linens, Royal Doulton china designed by Vera Wang and floral arrangements created by the hotel’s in-house florist.

Hotels 40

Hotels 2018 2017 Sustainability 40

Event Marketer

MAY 1, 2023

Agency: Corso Marketing Group) ADIDAS X COACHELLA pic.twitter.com/yM6cKNkhd0 — ❀ BadBunnyTour ❀ (@tourbadbunny) April 11, 2023 AMERICAN EXPRESS Tailoring benefits to meet the needs of Gen Zers is at the top of American Express’s priority list, with Gen Z and millennials accounting for 60 percent of new cardmember applications in 2022.

2023 83

2023 Transportation Food and Beverage Marketing 83

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

2022 97

2022 Food and Beverage Sustainability 2012 97

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Of course, we wanted to know more. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. And, wow, did you ever respond. Rave Reviews. The Hard Questions. What inspires you?

2018 25

2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 25

The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. On other days, the three meeting rooms are available throughout the day.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Venues Automotive Hotels 52

Bizzabo

AUGUST 31, 2018

Of course, you’ll need an excellent venue to match your excellent event location, so we’ve rounded up this list of contenders in various sizes, locations and tastes for any possible event on your agenda — giant conferences and exclusive VIP soirees alike. San Diego is a popular destination for events, and no wonder. USS Midway Museum.

Venues 53

Venues Hotels Food and Beverage Banking 53

Smart Meetings

MAY 11, 2022

Bottom-line for meeting planners : Look for airlines to respond by bringing back services like alcoholic beverages, full meal services and other business and first-class perks that got paused. Economy and economy plus services will, of course, lag way behind. But that business model was simply not sustainable.

Travel 125

Travel Airlines Food and Beverage 2022 125

Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And, of course, have a conversation about what they think will change in our industry when it comes to teams. “So I can see this being something that could exist within agencies and production houses” In Comes Sustainability. We can’t look at the future of events without talking about sustainability.

Food and Beverage 104

Food and Beverage Sustainability Risk Management Events 104

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The EPA has called out the meetings and events industry as one of the most wasteful today. Factor in other carbon footprint variables such as attendee air and car travel, hotel room energy expenditures, venue energy expenditures and discarded food, and you begin to see where the EPA is coming from. Food, beverages and catering.

Event Apps 36

Event Apps Food and Beverage Transportation Sustainability 36