Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. In this guide, we cover the ins and outs of restaurant events.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Also, remember to mix up groups frequently so people meet new contacts. Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For example, when the guide makes the point that meeting hosts should implement a code of conduct and require attendees to acknowledge an anti-harassment policy, the content links to Google’s own event code of conduct. focused at this point, it is a thorough and thought-provoking resource.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of. Areas of interest.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Some have all the meeting space you can imagine; some are in destinations you dream of meeting in; others are brimming with personality and provide a one-of-a-kind experience for your attendees. flexible meeting space between two meeting rooms. of meeting space across 6 rooms and direct access to brand-new 10,000 sq.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In the meetings industry, many conversations about food and beverage center around food allergies , healthifying menus and working with your venue’s catering team to develop a delicious meal while staying on budget. But if you think of the food industry as an onion, we’re only peeling off the very first layer.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The biggest challenges were linens (85 percent said they couldn’t get them and 77 percent said the cost had gone up), cleaning supplies (72 percent said they were not readily available and 79 percent said the cost had increased) and food and beverage suppliers (availability was a problem for 76 percent and cost was an issue for 77 percent).

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2020

More : Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less. Managing risk is particularly important in the financial and insurance meetings sector, and meeting planners play a key role in this process. Account services needs to convey to the team the client’s expectations on adherence to their policies and more.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Otherwise, you might not be able to access your meeting space early enough. Additionally, you get to meet the hotel staff, see their parking space and inspect their rooms. Third-Party Services Policy. And even more importantly, be clear about the hotel’s policy on third-party AV services. Food & Beverage.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? Obtain permits and licenses: Catering businesses require a food service license, which may involve local health department inspections. What’s your favorite dish to cook?

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

What is the cancelation policy due to COVID? Find out the policy for getting your deposit back — or not getting it back. Some venues may want hard commitments, but chances are they have a policy for changing the event due to COVID. What are the venue’s health and safety policies? Even the piano!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

*TWT means “This Week in Travel”: a curated selection of stories specially chosen for meeting planners and meetings professionals. The phased project includes a 3,000-person event space along with public open space that meeting planners can look forward to booking in the 500-room hotel/casino. Winter Drops a Weather “Bomb”.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

The office building was designed to accommodate 4,000, but about a quarter of that number come in each day as the company has adopted a flexible work policy with lots of open seating and meeting spaces designed for moving around. s Hot Shoppes restaurants, hot food and salads are available for purchase. of meeting space.

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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. Attendees will need to know what to expect, so it helps to provide them with updates while keeping Covid policies and procedures in mind. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hybrid meetings may be the bridge to bringing corporate gatherings back. Not everyone is going to be comfortable attending a meeting in person just yet, or anytime soon. Budget: Hybrid meetings require healthy AV line items if you are going to engage both audiences. Who will manage screening and cleaning ?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A winter wonderland theme can work in many spaces, from corporate offices and meeting rooms to banquet halls, hotels, or even your home. Food — What’s a holiday party without fabulous food? Provide guests with an extra layer of warmth by offering boozy beverages. Streamline food service with self-serve stations.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Promote your commitment to sustainability through initiatives like carbon offsetting emissions associated with your event, zero-waste policies, or planting trees for each ticket sold. In-Game Collaborations Meet audiences within the virtual worlds of popular video games by collaborating on in-game events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? See if its policies are in writing and clearly seen, or just an afterthought. The fewer hiccups, the better.

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SevenEvents

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

For example, if you want a quintessentially British team day with meetings and some outdoor activities, we wouldn’t recommend selecting a central London location with no outdoor space – it wouldn’t work for the type of event you are planning. This could be a cancellation policy or also options for numbers to change. 5 Sustainability.

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All Seated

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Wondering how to make your meeting and event venues more sustainable? In this article, we dive into the topic and share 5 tips for making your meeting and event venue more sustainable. It’s a big buzz word in events and meetings, especially for venues and their implementation of “green” practices. Sustainability.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We asked a trio of seasoned negotiators and only one, Cheryl Payne, a strategic partner with INNOV8 Meetings + Events in Las Vegas, had tried using AI to enhance the language and had this cautionary advice: “AI is not always right. It is still business brought to their hotel by my client’s meeting,” she reasons.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. his building. He called it Bizly. “It

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This helps balance the hesitation on the clients’ part for meetings that are farther ahead, but it means the team has to be ready to commit quickly. For example, we’re seeing higher food and beverage (F&B) costs with little to no discounts. The post The New Bottom Line appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The EIC’s latest COVID-19 navigational guide covers how hotels and planners can have “open and honest” conversations about holding in-person meetings, according to EIC CEO Amy Calvert. The protocols focus on best practices for four specific areas: transmission barriers, enhanced sanitization, health screenings, and food and beverage. “We

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Read on for 33 questions to evaluate when planning for the return of in-person events, curated from planners who recently completed our Pandemic Meeting & Event Design certificate course. What is the event need/goal, and must the outcomes be achieved by meeting in-person? What changes should be made to food & beverage service?

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

Caleno Drinks, who specialise in alcohol-free alternative beverages, provided drinks samples during the FAM trip. 4) Small steps, big results: considering beforehand what resources, materials or services can be reduced – or even avoided – during an event can help event organisers meet their sustainability goals.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that Amy Chong, head of food and beverage at ExCeL London, has been appointed as the new chair of the Catering Working Group, after serving as vice-chair to Jamie Anderson, venue director, SEC Food. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Invite key groups that make sense to meet physically, such as local/regional participants or teams where in-person collaboration and team building is critical to business success. A smaller in-person group will allow you to ensure that you meet the proper capacity limits for your in-person guests. Vet your live venue.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Here’s how the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 could boost meetings-industry efforts to get back to business. Congress on February 25 would, if passed, provide help to the meetings and travel industry in the form of tax breaks. A bipartisan stimulus bill introduced to the U.S. between January 2022 and December 2024.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Brand Events.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In Chicago, at McCormick Place, convention center operations and sales staff created new tools to better communicate their sustainability capacities to clients early in the meeting process, said Doug Bradley, vice president at SAVOR, the center’s F&B provider. But it takes time and planning.”.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. Find out the tax rate and which meeting elements are and are not taxable in your host destination, then check again close to your meeting dates to ensure nothing has changed. The most obvious way to avoid meeting room rental costs, AV, décor, etc.,

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