EventMB

APRIL 28, 2022

Eye-catching branding, unique culinary offerings, and convenience make food trucks an attractive alternative to standard event catering. With the return to in-person events, food trucks have seen an uptick in demand, offering what many believe is a safer food and beverage alternative for group gatherings. […].

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning. Dukes is an expert in craft beer, wine and spirits and will serve as mixologist.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re planning an event, do you keep it on-site (say the hotel ballroom, for example) or do you take a group off-site for a unique venue? That’s a common question that meeting planners address during the planning stages. The planner wants to ensure that each meeting that he or she plans is original.

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. How have things changed for event organizers? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your career goals at the same time. There’s no way around that.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2022

On the other hand, 58 percent of respondents expect their costs for food and beverage to be at least 20 percent higher in 2023, while 55 percent expect the same with audiovisual costs and 30 percent say so about guest rooms.

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IMG

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Download the 2023 State of Industry Report Get the insights needed to better plan your marketing events, brand activations and any other experiences for your brand! Some highlights for the event trends for 2023 are: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events (DEI) Food & Beverage Going Green Event Tech 2.0

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The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

It is no secret that events can produce much waste, from name badges and printed programs to signage and décor. However, nothing compares to food waste. Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” What is food donation? Start early!

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. In addition to negotiating and locking in pricing, some of the tactics to consider are: Decreasing the event length by a couple hours or half-day. Any cut-backs made in these categories can negatively impact your attendee value proposition.

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Floktu

JUNE 13, 2021

Food and beverages cover a fair share of an event budget and are one of the areas that an event manager will spend time to achieve the best money-value ratio. Expectations are higher than ever, and with the growth of social media, attendees desire not only good quality but also good looking food. delicious.com.au).

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. 6 Inventive Food Trends. In 2017, interesting new food and beverage pairings , from oysters and gin to sherry and fries, will emerge to compete with wine and cheese.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 13, 2023

On April 1, Hyatt Hotels unveiled a revised version of its event-planning program called Together by Hyatt, adding new elements that address sustainability practices, meeting-space layouts, technology applications, food-and-beverage services, and more for each of its U.S.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Luckily, having a great event management tool on hand along with understanding the potential pitfalls can help you avoid these 13 costly mistakes. Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. No defined event goal. No contingency planning.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Event Planning Tips … It’s Not What You Spend, it’s What You Save As the story goes, it’s not what you make a company but rather what you save a company; an important point to remember when event planning. There really are so many things to stay on top of as an event planner and budgets are a crucial part of the job.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What is the day to day like as a corporate event planner? Some days it’s working on collateral with our designers, some days it’s logistics and the food and beverage, and some days it’s sourcing a new venue or looking through contracts, but no two days are the same. Interested in corporate event planning?

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MAY 30, 2019

Learn how to make sure your next food and drink event is unforgettable — and Instagrammable. The post Overlook These Event Essentials and Watch Your Food Fest Fail appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Floktu

JANUARY 15, 2018

We’re here to show you how to get those little details and quantities right for the food and drink at your first event! Food Preparation. As an event planner you should always have food on hand especially if people will also be consuming alcoholic beverages at your event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

People may not remember the awesome sound from the speakers of your event, or the incredible food and beverage. They might also forget all about the transitions between dynamics and games or events, but they’ll most certainly remember if they attended your event and it appeared unsanitary or messy.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You see, quite often with larger groups the event planner is tasked with providing smaller meeting rooms as well as a meal function. Event planning for large conferences usually involves coordinating shuttle transportation. Today a lot of event planning involves sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Top Tips for Large-Scale Event Planning Anyone who has ever planned or led an event knows it can be a substantial undertaking. Meeting planners can save both time and budget by leveraging the hotel’s suggested menu rather than outsourcing food and beverage.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Now event planning companies are learning that airlines are looking at adding extra fees for their preferred seats. As an airline spokesperson indicated, we got used to the menu add-ons in the food and beverage industry and now many customers are content with airline add-on fees. Flying days.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Food & Beverage ($35/person). Expenses for In-Person Events. According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. This chart shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Set up a variety of cult favorite trucks and carts outside your office or event venue. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. Serve hot beverages like mulled wine and hot cocoa.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

So while there is relevance to most checklists, there are three key areas that should be included in every checklist and certainly an event plan checklist. 1) Your Event Plan Must Have a Timeline At the end of the day timelines are really only worth the paper they’re written on.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps that every virtual event planner should take to put on a successful event. From setting event goals to event production to post-event outreach and everything in between, you’ll learn what you need to delight your audience and simplify the event planning process.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Best Event Planning Apps & Tools As event planning professionals, planning, managing, and executing events efficiently and strategically is our job. Technology has transformed how we approach the planning, organization, and execution of events.

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MeetingPool

APRIL 27, 2017

Some of the latest tech can also make managing food and drink service at your next event easier, allowing attendees to enjoy their preferred snack or beverage without hiring substantial amounts of extra staff to make it happen. Automation isn’t just relegated to standard business operations.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

We use this information to calculate more accurate guarantees for food and beverage functions, schedule a keynote at the opportune time in the agenda, and more. There are many ways to increase sustainability efforts at events, including avoiding food waste, using digital signage, or opting out of swag bags.

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QC Event School

APRIL 1, 2021

When pursuing an event planning career, one thing you’ll NEED to become a master of is working with budgets. Nicole is a QC Event School Student Ambassador and the owner of Willow North Events. The Importance of Budgets in Your Event Planning Career. Food : 25-33%. Event Planning Fees : 10-15%.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. A successful event requires thoughtful organization, creative vision, and seamless execution. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

Who doesn’t love a free event planning tool? One of the best free event planning tools an #eventprof can use are templates. You can avoid missing crucial event details, reduce the stress of recreating something from scratch, and hit the ground running from day one. 3D Printed Food?

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Master the Event

APRIL 2, 2022

But now your client wants you to create an amazing event with about 70% of your previous budget. And just because you may not have all of the bells and whistle (and money) of past events, it doesn’t mean your event should be anything less than fabulous. Business Event Planning – Falling Budget vs. Rising Expectations.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re unsure where to start, provide forms or surveys during the event registration process so guests can easily enter their dietary needs, meal preferences, and other key details, such as food allergies. You don’t want to run out of food halfway through your event, so take steps to ensure you have plenty of food available.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Watching food and travel shows with her mother throughout her childhood eventually drove her to earn her degree in hotel management. She holds a master’s degree in congress management and marketing of events, as well as a passion for event planning. Tvisha Naidu Tvisha Naidu Naidu grew up in Bengaluru, India.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In-person, virtual, or hybrid corporate event. Best practices in planning a corporate event. Creating and sticking to an event budget. Choosing the perfect venue for your corporate event. Planning the logistics of the event. What is a Corporate Event? Food and Beverages.

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