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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

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And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • You need to accommodate food allergies and preferences, so try to save costs simultaneously by incorporating dietary needs into the overall menu design—for example, by creating a gluten-free menu—to minimize personalized plates. •

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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

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Here are 22 ideas to consider—some basic, some unconventional— that could bring down your event technology and production costs. Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. Consider your needs before purchasing an event-management software platform. Want more?

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On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings

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The prices of airport shuttles and other ground-transportation services are revving up. According to a recent MPI Meetings Outlook survey, 85 percent of respondents expect to see price increases in ground transportation, and 38 percent expect those increases to be higher than 10 percent. Creative Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts.

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75+ Ideas to Cut Meeting Costs

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How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Almost half said they anticipate at least some increase in hotel room rates, while a similar percentage expect costs to rise for audiovisual and event tech services.

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Need to Cut the Meeting Budget? Start with the Big Picture

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Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • You may be able to cut costs and still make winners happy by cutting a half or full day of activities, said Mike May, President of Brightspot Incentives & Events. Access to on-demand content after the event. Event-Tech.

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Guest blog: The event industry gets serious about sustainability

Event Industry News

Demonstrating a commitment to social value, welfare and sustainability is now an integral part of succeeding in the UK event sector. Anything from switching to more sustainably sourced food and beverages and using energy efficient LED lighting will help increase the positive contributions you’re making. . Brand Events.

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

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Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Effective Use of Event Tech. In-House Catering.