SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

However, it is important to keep meeting goals front-and-center. We asked experts for tips on right and wrong ways to add vino to an event. She stresses the importance of offering activities for people who do not drink wine, as well as a food component, such as cheese to be paired with each varietal. Mission Critical Enjoyment.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

That choice reflects what feels like a tipping point, by both businesses and consumers, in their commitment to sustainability, a shift that’s been spurred on by the pandemic. When it comes to food and beverage, the earlier that planners have a conversation about sustainability, Bradley said, the better.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

and a leader in the hospitality industry, shows you what to expect in the coming year, including food and beverage trends, business insights and meeting and event predictions. In her second webinar, Lisa Sommer Devlin, JD, shares valuable tips to help planners and suppliers reach an agreement that is a win-win for both sides.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

Tips for Alternative Venue Selection. If it is based around food and beverage, a museum may not be your first choice. Is food prohibited in certain areas, will Wi-Fi be difficult to access and is your event centered around speakers or does if mainly offer networking opportunities? What type of event are you holding?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

. “Add in the results of our most recent presidential election, the rising costs of running restaurants, the staffing shortages and the tipping debate, and we have quite a year ahead of us. Food City Of The Year: To Live & Dine In L.A. Up & Coming Food City o The Year: Keen on Kansas City.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

VR support in events lets our ideas wander through new spaces and lets us continue to share the heart of meeting planning through the immersive experiences we build. The company has been redesigning the hospitality industry’s food and beverage scene for several years, and dinner’s the entertainment. VR in F&B.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also. Jack Welch & The G.E. CONNECT WITH LISÉ: Lisé A.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also. Jack Welch & The G.E. CONNECT WITH LISÉ: Lisé A.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also. Jack Welch & The G.E. CONNECT WITH LISÉ: Lisé A.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 27, 2017

As with any event, one of the most important factors is food and beverage. Some would argue that the Super Bowl is about the commercials more than the game, but Aramark might argue that it is actually about the food. . – According to NerdWallet’s calculations, 1.3 Regional specialties galore.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . Here are some tips that can help: • Shop and source early.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 12, 2017

Even though my mother is a doctor, not a meeting planner , she has endured quite a bit of stress and mayhem in her time, enabling her to impart some very valuable lessons that can be applied to meeting planning. At events, it can be difficult to resist all of the wonderful food and beverages on display.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

If it’s action-packed competition you’re looking for, there’s archery tag—a cross between dodge-ball and paintball—played with bows and foam-tipped arrows. If being in a room is a requirement—because it’s raining, for example— your team-building meeting, what’s better y than to make the room a game?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In order to accommodate individual needs, customization will be necessary for food and beverage, giveaways, scheduling, and more. The option for customization evokes a sense of care and control. It allows people to feel that their particular needs are being acknowledged and met.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

Here’s our list and tips. With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating. Can the agenda be adjusted to fewer days or sessions, thus reducing hotel and food and beverage costs? Photo by @glenncarstenspeters on Unsplash. Staffing / Service.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. This is a bit of a joke, but they may very well have expectations regarding food and beverage that you may be unaware of unless you ask.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Complimentary Meeting Room Rentals: When hotels request a minimum amount to be spent on food and beverage catering , planners often successfully ask for meeting room fees to be waived. It’s reasonable to ask for ask for one suite upgrade if you’re booking 10 or more rooms, or one for every 25 rooms.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out. A separate mingling area—a social room with high cocktail tables, where people can relax and talk—is also essential says the hospitality consultant. Feed to Impress.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

During 2016, Smart Meetings shared lots of tips for healthy meetings and personal self-growth. Our motto here is healthy meetings equal healthy ROI. Here are 8 strategies for healthy meetings and a healthier you in 2017. Westin has 12 tips for a better night’s sleep… More. Meet Somewhere Healthy.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

Resort General Manager David Gauna offers another educational tip for students: “Tequila should be sipped, not shot.”. This should arrive as good news if you have a meeting in the morning. The post Take the Tequila Quiz: Go On, Give It Your Best Shot appeared first on Smart Meetings. Choose from Tequila 101, Tequila 2.0

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Top 10 Tips For Making A Budget.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting. Do you know the single most effective tool in waste management at events is planning ahead? You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Recycle food and beverage containers as much as possible.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 20, 2017

There are over 100 food allergies and countless diet trends that planners might have to account for at an event. But fear not, we’ve got some handy tips for you to nail the execution and send everyone home with full bellies. This should include a check box section where they can mark their food allergies and preferences.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

The circle got considerably bigger in 1987, with a vote to open up membership to professionals in the fields of science, education, and engineering, and bigger still in 1990, when all nonprofit association meeting professionals and CEOs were invited to join. “We A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate.

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