SmartMeetings

JUNE 27, 2024

From sourcing the right venue and managing the contract to ordering food and beverage, audio and visual equipment and keeping everyone safe, this is what you need to ace the event production initiation. Figuring out where to host your next meeting can be a strenuous task.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

James Barnett James Barnett, Deer Path Inn Deer Path Inn welcomes Barnett as general manager and innkeeper. Barnett was born in Australia and began his hospitality career at New South Wales ski resort Thredbo, before moving on to general manager roles in London and Chicago. Howlett takes on the role of general manager.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

The award winning Belfry Hotel & Resort , in North Warwickshire, has announced four senior appointments: Varun Shetty as Hotel Manager, Emma Catterall as Director of Finance, Gary Williams as Chief Engineer and Jacques Hobson as Director of Food and Beverage.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Effective project management is crucial for seamless execution—AKA your sanity. LEARN MORE: Shopping for new event management software? Here’s how to get internal buy-in.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Maarten Beach Resort & Spa Reichelt takes on the role of general manager at JW Marriott St. Andrew Rogers Andrew Rogers, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park appoints Rogers as general manager. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. Most recently, he was front desk manager at ME Cabo in Mexico.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 8, 2024

Oh yes, crisis management. Many planners think that by covering disasters on an insurance disclaimer they’ve covered crisis management. While that may be true from a financial aspect, many would fail big time if an actual crisis occurred during their business meeting. It paid to have a crisis management strategy in place.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Patrick Lacassagne Patrick Lacassagne, Viceroy Chicago Lacassagne joins Viceroy Chicago as General Manager. Schatz will serve as general manager. to Kansas City.

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ePly

AUGUST 2, 2024

Setting clear priorities for your event budget Determine a concrete goal for the event Before diving into the financial aspects, it's crucial to establish a clear and concrete goal for your event. It also helps in maintaining transparency with stakeholders and sponsors, showing them that you are managing funds responsibly.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

John Helderman and Stacie Michaels John Helderman (left) and Stacie Michaels (right), Fontainebleau Las Vegas Fontainebleau Las Vegas names Helderman chief financial officer. Kevin Shields Kevin Shields, Grand Hyatt Vail Shields joins alpine resort Grand Hyatt Vail as general manager. Regis Bal Harbour Resort as general manager.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Instead, event planners are living within the constraints and are more reliant on proper planning and financial forecasting to ensure the success of their events. Why Event Budgets are Important A budget serves as a financial blueprint for a successful event, aligning expenses with desired outcomes and ensuring financial viability.

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IMG

AUGUST 28, 2024

From the thematic decoration mimicking a wintery, festive “Tinsel Town” to customized food and beverages that matched the holiday spirit, every element was carefully chosen to immerse attendees in a Winter Wonderland, right in the heart of a bustling city. Great lighting? Overpriced napkins?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. We offer end-to-end event solutions, from initial consultation and design to project management, sourcing and logistics, and installation. Food and beverage events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

John Ault and Sonia Hammrich John Ault (left) and Sonia Hammrich (right), Westward Look Resort & Spa Ault has been appointed to the role of general manager at Westward Look Resort & Spa. She has spent over a decade at Park Hyatt Vienna in roles from senior sales manager to director of sales & marketing.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? From creating your own business plan to finding the right catering management tools, here’s a step-by-step guide to turn your vision into a reality as soon as January 2024. What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? The good news?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Simple changes like providing attendees with reusable containers and utensils, minimizing printed materials in favor of digital, and reducing food waste enable events to model green best practices. Decorations, music, entertainment, photo booths, contests, and food can all match the time period.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

As a provider of catering management software ourselves, we get asked quite frequently what are the other best catering software solutions on the market and how do they compare to our platform. Note: This list is not intended to be a complete list of all catering software solutions.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 29, 2024

First, “many hotels lost tens of millions of dollars each in 2020 and also in 2021, and maybe came close to breaking even in 2022,” said David Craig, senior vice president of asset management for Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. Also, group food and beverage contributes about as much profit as guest rooms.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

Gonzalez is now general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. In his 20 years of experience in luxury hotel management, Gonzalez most recently held the role of general manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. Royal Sonesta New Orleans welcomed back Sage-El as catering sales manager. Xavi Gonzalez. Regis New York. Olivia Sage-El.

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

There is a lot to keep track of, from planning to onsite management. Creating a solid plan for your next event takes time, to avoid rushed marketing activities leading to poor attendance and financial returns. Food and Beverage Selections. Onsite Management. Food and Beverage Selections .

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

These include: Inventory control and management; Personal protective equipment; Worker health program; Documentation management; Waste management; Cleaning and disinfecting chemicals. Financial Incentives. safety of attendees, in which facilities must comply with 20 specific elements.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Loren Christie Loren Christie Christie is appointed as the new managing director for BestCities Global Alliance. She joined Omni La Mansión del Rio upon her graduation from University of Texas San Antonio, working up to a position as Convention Service Manager.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

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. You may be surprised how down-to-earth their suggestions are.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In the past several weeks, we have welcomed tech companies, financial, a crypto-currency group , realtors and association business. New York City is the financial capital, a desirable location and an exciting destination; it’s accessible. Erwin Schinnerl, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. 1,966 guest rooms; 110,000 sq.

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StraussCA

APRIL 14, 2022

Is a hybrid option financially feasible? This will include food and beverage for your attendees, insurance, and travel costs, just to name a few. The venue space can be smaller, thus decreasing food and beverage costs, and other rental costs. Feasibility. Networking.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

She will also manage all aspects of the sales process and assist Visit Baltimore’s Midwest regional sales manager in the same areas of responsibility. CWT Meetings & Events has named Rafael Sueiro senior director, chief financial officer for Meetings & Events. Alexander Schnoeller. Dan Paradiso.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Conrad New York Downtown in Lower Manhattan named Dadich general manager. He comes from Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, where he worked as general manager and was named Hilton Americas’ 2021 General Manager of the Year Award. She was later promoted to marketing and communications manager in 2010, and later, co-director in 2017.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 2, 2024

In terms of budget management, it is crucial to have a detailed plan that considers all potential expenses. Consider collaborating with local sponsors who can provide financial resources or services in exchange for publicity. Decorate with blue tones and sands, and offer light food such as seafood and ice cream.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

There, over 300,000 worms convert leftover food waste into compost that is used in the center’s green spaces. Central issues included health and safety, energy and waste management, sustainable procurement, venue accessibility, climate action, compliance and ethics, and a platform for good. It also is home to the U.K.’s

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. The fundamentals of event organization and management remain the same. The right event management platform will have an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. The fundamentals of event organization and management remain the same. The right event management platform will have an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Five woman chefs of color in leadership roles across the United States spoke to Smart Meetings and shared stories of their careers, their inspirations and their passion for great food. Post-Covid, she acted as chef tournant, managing the resort’s seven kitchens, before returning to Capa to lead the team. It’s not only about the food.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 14, 2020

And although that will require lots of sales calls and cold calling from your catering sales manager and team, it will also require setting smart sales goals and some clever marketing tactics. So have your catering sales manager drop them a line and invite them over for a private sampling off your new menu.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. He has also held sales directorships at Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Meliá Hotels International, Capella Hotel Group and Coakley & Williams Hotel Management Company.

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