Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. According to a recent survey by The Exhibitor Advocate, exhibitors are seeing increased labor rates and material handling and shipping costs between 20-30% since 2017.

2023 222

2023 Food and Beverage 2022 Transportation 222

Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2020

Convene magazine released results of its 29th Meetings Market Survey showing meeting attendance continued to increase in 2019 as the business events industry experienced yet another year of consecutive growth. Meetings Market Survey results, based on responses from 867 participants, were released by PCMA’s Convene.

2019 62

2019 Food and Beverage Meetings 2020 62

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Planners foresee more meetings and more attendees per meeting—but also big cost increases in certain areas that will force them to change tactics. In addition, 64 percent of planners expect the size of their meetings to grow this year, with one-third of those planners expecting attendance increases of greater than 10 percent.

2024 59

2024 Food and Beverage Meetings 2023 59

Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

The gains are due in part to increases in food and beverage scores as many services were reinstated for upper-class cabins in the post-pandemic period. One thing everyone can agree on: One of the few areas showing improvement across all segments this year is food and beverage, which is up 12 points overall from 2022.

Airlines 98

Airlines Travel Food and Beverage 2023 98

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance. Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone.

Food and Beverage 370

Food and Beverage Financial Sponsorships Technology 370

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Meeting planners can save both time and budget by leveraging the hotel’s suggested menu rather than outsourcing food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage Hospitality Technology Hotels 98

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. The costs of holding a meeting or convention have skyrocketed, but most planners find their budgets just aren’t budging—at least, not enough. Need to Cut the Meeting Budget? Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Meetings Transportation 2023 59

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. There, over 300,000 worms convert leftover food waste into compost that is used in the center’s green spaces. At over 100,000 sq.

Sustainability 102

Sustainability Meetings 2030 2025 102

PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2024

At a symposium session, Cohn shared the results of a survey General Mills funded on food shaming — “defined as ‘making people feel bad about what they eat.’” At a symposium session, Cohn shared the results of a survey General Mills funded on food shaming — “defined as ‘making people feel bad about what they eat.’”

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Medical Meetings Trade Shows Social Media 111

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. 6 Inventive Food Trends. In 2017, interesting new food and beverage pairings , from oysters and gin to sherry and fries, will emerge to compete with wine and cheese.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage 2017 Hotels Meetings 40

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Schedule regular status update meetings to discuss timelines, blockers, and wins. Schedule planning meetings at least monthly leading up to the event. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Post-event surveys are a great way to gather important feedback to further help you, as the event organizer, understand and analyze these factors. What is a post-event survey? Post-event surveys are questionnaires sent to stakeholders after an event to gauge satisfaction and understand the impact and effectiveness of the event.

Sponsorships 52

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Event Apps Speakers 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s [about] taking care of yourself, taking that moment to step away from the day-to-day life and grind…It’s about meeting new people and sharing stories. During dinners on day one and day two, next to the cutlery, glasses of water and non-alcoholic beverages, sat folded cards with handwritten questions in them.

Food and Beverage 105

Food and Beverage Meetings Marketing Sustainability 105

Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 19, 2018

However, much like anything else in the event industry, the post event survey questions you ask, vary greatly depending on the type of event you planned, because the goals and event objectives are likely different. That being said, there are a few general questions that are suitable for any post-event survey. Food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 87

Food and Beverage Transportation Events Speakers 87

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. “Yes, A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We The Back-up Plan.

Meetings 110

Meetings Food and Beverage 2021 Insurance 110

Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Provide healthy food options to maintain energy levels throughout long conference days. Lastly, gather attendee feedback through post-event surveys and meetings. What are your measurable goals?

Healthcare 195

Healthcare Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media 195

MeetingsNet

MARCH 11, 2022

Attendees expect a satisfying food-and-beverage experience regardless of labor issues. While a meeting’s destination, education, and networking opportunities generally drive attendee interest, post-event surveys consistently show that food-and-beverage elements color the impression attendees have of an event’s success.

Food and Beverage 105

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Consulting 105

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Statistics show that 58% of the audience at sports events are prepared to spend more on food and beverages if they don’t have to stand in line. [1] Before the pandemic, fans showed a growing interest in using self-ordering kiosks and mobile apps to speed up the food ordering process. Improved order accuracy. Higher order value.

Food and Beverage 104

Food and Beverage 2021 Sports 2001 104

SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2020

Temperature checks, reduced occupancy and increased physical distancing in shared spaces—these were some of the protocols floated by hospitality partners and meetings professionals as they sketched out what a return to travel after COVID-19 shutdowns will require. Sanitation Ratings. Travel Considerations.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Meetings Airlines Insurance 120

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.

Financial 88

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 88

MeetingsNet

APRIL 9, 2021

A recent survey finds greater demand for touchless experiences, less emphasis on healthy food choices, and more. Meeting professionals are changing their thinking about food and beverage as the return to in-person events arrives.

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage Retail Conference Meetings 98

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options. The survey also identified a number of sustainability-led trends amongst delegations, including the growth in ‘green eating’.

2030 97

2030 Food and Beverage Sustainability Venues 97

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2022

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence.

Meetings 105

Meetings Food and Beverage Sustainability Venues 105

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. In Japan, a survey of 2,000 residents found: 87 percent wash their hands upon entering their home. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Food and Beverage 92

Food and Beverage Meetings 2009 2003 92

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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. warned one respondent to a MeetingsNet survey on meeting cost-savings ideas. Event-Tech. Big Picture Strategies.

Transportation 95

Transportation Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels 95

Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re unsure where to start, provide forms or surveys during the event registration process so guests can easily enter their dietary needs, meal preferences, and other key details, such as food allergies. You don’t want to run out of food halfway through your event, so take steps to ensure you have plenty of food available.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Management Event Planning 78

SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2020

More : Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less. According to Fall 2019 Pulse Survey , conducted by Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), the majority of planners were keeping their budgets in check and considering a wide range of options for trimming costs.

Financial 68

Financial Insurance Risk Management Meetings 68

Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

Food and Beverage 97

Food and Beverage Hospitality 2023 Venues 97

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Meeting planners in Latin America are increasingly driven to meet their attendees’ expectation for tailored experiences and engagement. That’s among the key findings of the first Latin American edition of IACC’s “Meeting Room of the Future” survey , which was done in concert with IBTM Americas. Photo Credit: IACC.

Technology 49

Technology Meetings Venues Events 49

Eventscase Blog

MAY 2, 2024

By following these tips and careful planning, you can organise summer events that not only meet the expectations of your attendees but also stay within your budget , ensuring a successful event. Summer Carnival This theme offers a festive atmosphere with classic fairground games, food stalls and live entertainment.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Entertainment Transportation Social Media 52

Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2022

Meet the Person Behind the Magic. Feedback Surveys. Having the Survey questions open for a week after the event and easily accessible allows people to get back to their office and fill out the survey on their own time. Session Feedback Surveys. Hanapin Marketing is a leading US-based advertising agency.

Marketing 195

Marketing Event Apps Advertising Speakers 195

TicketBud

JUNE 26, 2023

A well-thought-out registration form can help you to tailor your event for your audience and meet specific business objectives. Most people don’t want to fill out an entire survey before purchasing an event ticket. Will there be food and beverage at your event? A word to the wise, don’t overdo it.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Events Speakers Marketing 78

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

A total of 764 event and meeting planners, agencies, and other industry vendors and suppliers completed the online survey, conducted July 7 – 31, 2020. The survey also revealed 75 percent feel comfortable driving within 2-hours to be a part of an event – and 16 percent are leery of traveling anywhere right now. LEARN MORE.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Contracts 40

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

According to a new survey of 405 corporate, association, government and independent planners, team building is a key consideration when choosing a destination and venue for meetings, especially as more millennials become attendees. Food and beverage pricing, which came in at No.

Hotels 40

Hotels Food and Beverage 2017 2015 40

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.

Meetings 72

Meetings Food and Beverage Sustainability 2016 72

PCMA Convene

MAY 23, 2018

That’s one takeaway from IACC’s fresh-off-the-press “2018 Meeting Room of the Future Report” that will likely not surprise you. But there are plenty of other findings that provide food for thought — and yes, F&B was covered in IACC’s research. Here are some highlights: Experience Creation. ” .

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage Meetings Venues Fashion 79

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 ?

Insurance 85

Insurance Financial Meetings Food and Beverage 85