SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. MD: We’re at a crossroads because everything is changing quickly, and the reality is different in different areas of the country and different types of hotels.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Keep F&B Simple. Seek Out Win-Wins.

Financial 95

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hans Ritten Loews Hotels & Co announces Hans Ritten as the new general manager of Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. He blew over from another Windy City property, Omni Hotel Chicago, where he was general manager.

Hotels 40

Hotels Food and Beverage 2013 Sports 40

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. Event budgets also act as a risk management tool.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. MD : We’re at a crossroads because everything is changing quickly, and the reality is different in different areas of the country and different types of hotels. Amy Calvert.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Airlines Contracts Hotels 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Started implementing a strategic meetings management program.• . • Lowered meeting costs.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

PCMA Convene

JULY 30, 2019

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

2008 77

2008 Meetings 2011 2014 77

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

B: Project management. C: Risk management. D: Financial management. G: Stakeholder management. I: Site management. Evaluate effectiveness of risk management plan. B: Project management. Manage critical path. Manage contracts. Manage implementation of meeting or event.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

2008 74

2008 Meetings 2011 2014 74

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . This component includes everything – right from hotels, motels, hostels or any other setup which can provide sleeping rooms to the attendees.

Sustainability 194

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. Hotel greed.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91