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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

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And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • You need to accommodate food allergies and preferences, so try to save costs simultaneously by incorporating dietary needs into the overall menu design—for example, by creating a gluten-free menu—to minimize personalized plates. •

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On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings

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The prices of airport shuttles and other ground-transportation services are revving up. 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. Creative Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts.

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75 Event Ideas to Inspire Your Next Event

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Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. Interactive tech displays and demos Interactive displays and demos enable people to learn by doing. The goal is active participation, not just passive listening.

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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

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Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. F ind cost savings tips for F&B, ground transportation, and venues, here. • Ground-Transportation.

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25 Event Promotion Ideas You Haven’t Tried

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How to Promote Events in Innovative and Creative Ways Virtual Reality (VR) Previews Virtual reality (VR) is an incredibly immersive medium that transports users into digital worlds. Winners can be awarded with event merchandise, discounts off future events, or access to an exclusive speaker Q&A.

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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

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a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. But what does it take to access VR tech?

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

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Food and beverage. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc. Food and beverages. Depending on the venue chosen for the event, the type of venue, and location, sales of food and beverages may or may not be needed. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events.