MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Another study, this one by the Global Business Travel Association, found that the total cost per attendee is already about 25 percent higher than it was pre-pandemic—and is expected to bump up another seven percent in 2023.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Lawrence , Studies in Classic American Literature. Often, we sidestep the issue and tell ourselves that some novel venue, decor, food and beverage, or lighting will provide attendees with “a new experience” We choose to forget that magic happens outside one’s comfort zone. ” — D.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Then, find the right venue for your audience size, event format, and budget. If you want to showcase real-world successes, invite speakers from healthcare organizations to deliver case study presentations.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Mark Cooper, CEO @IACCmeetings is bringing the venue community together to apply intentional creativity during Americas Knowledge Exchange in @DurhamNC @JBDukeHotel to the problem of the average 9 years of institutional wisdom lost in hospitality. I am treating the industry like a buffet and trying everything twice to see if like it.”

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

” She cites academic studies indicating that people are biased against creative minds. A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. They crave the success of the result, but shun the process that produces it.”

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Power 2016 Destination Experience Satisfaction Study released this week. The first-of-its-kind study measures overall satisfaction among visitors to the top 50 U.S. It assesses the customer experience based on six factors: activities, cost and fees, food and beverage, infrastructure, lodging and travel.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Ask a customer if they can provide a venue or an extra piece of swag for that conference goody bag. Pay for the food – not the catering. Notice this point says “skip the caterer,” not “skip the food.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

All too often we attempt to glean some semblance of an explanation or understanding when confronted with an understaffed hotel or event venue and you have probably strategized about all the ways you would “fix” the situation if you were in charge. The study suggests that companies watch the return-on-investment data carefully.

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ePly

JUNE 21, 2023

Did you know that food and beverage (F&B) expenses are among the most significant expenses associated with any event? Recent studies also show that businesses are cutting down on event budgets with the rising costs of inflation , with catering expenses being one of the first areas to be slashed.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

From choosing a mobile app to reduce paper waste to selecting green venues – in 2020 sustainable options will remain a hot topic. . We’re seeing more companies across industries actively integrate sustainability into their business, according to a recent study by McKinsey. Venues will get more interesting … and so will locations.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Airline satisfaction is down, according to a new study by J.D. The 17th-annual study, “ J.D. In the study, “mega airports” are defined as those with 33 million or more passengers per year; “large airports” are those with 10 to 32.9 The venue also hosts cocktail classes, whiskey tastings, wine tastings and winemaker dinners.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

When you calculate flights, hotel accommodation, food and drink, ground travel, accommodation, and the energy it takes to host such a mammoth television production to 161 million viewers, you are talking big numbers.” Grey questioned whether the competition was a “carbon headache or a reason to jump for joy”. Is it a price worth paying?”

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • He cites the Incentive Research Foundation’s recent study in which 87 percent of respondents said they want more relaxation time during incentive-travel programs. Premium food options. For incentives, reconsider your agenda. Drink tickets.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

It features an elevated food and beverage service, pastries in the morning and dessert at night, Starbucks coffee and luggage lockers. If you’re craving Asian food, the downtown Phoenix area is dotted with options. Ten Hands Social Bar & Eatery is a casual pub food and pizza restaurant with a retro feel.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Food and Beverage.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 19, 2022

Rising inflation for everything from venues and staffing to chicken and eggs is a recipe for overages. Another cut that feels like an addition is eliminating canned beverages in favor of refillable water bottles—it is better for the environment and the budget. Cutting on food is also a big no-no in Gardner-Kelley’s eyes.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

Studies show that experiencing nature can help boost our attention, creativity, and focus, which makes this trend of the “outdoor-ification” of offices a no-brainer as companies ask their employees to return to the workplace. The site offers food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation, and innovative recipes.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The conference mixes practical case studies, discussion panels and presentations, and facilitates all important networking to accelerate change. Each year GEI demonstrates the latest solutions and technologies, as well as crucial challenges to be addressed. More info and tickets here: [link]. More information at agreenerfestival.com.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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All Seated

JUNE 28, 2019

What does it take for venues to succeed, now and in the future? Thankfully, there are numerous valuable findings in the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future report, a comprehensive study of how venues are or should be staying on top of trends in meeting space design, technology, food service and more. So here you go!

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? 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. Here are highlights.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

They were looking for new setups and new food and beverage guidelines.” “We gave a little bit of hybrid information, some questions to ask, some resources, some pro tips, and a case study. ” Two Venues, Several Watch Parties. Hybrid Event Tips: Safety Measures At The Venue.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. For highlights, read on. Advocating for the Future.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

According to Sydny Layne, Senior Digital Project Manager at Agency EA, “Sustainability is definitely top-of-mind with most clients but the challenge is often cost — based on our research study , over 50% of experiential marketers struggle with incorporating sustainability into an event. Food waste is a big problem at events.

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Conference Care

MAY 21, 2020

A rhetorical question, but for me education, entertainment, to enjoy travel, for food and beverage, for networking. From studying to working in the hospitality industry for more than 25 years, I have so many great memories that attending meetings and events have allowed me to experience. Why do we meet?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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International Institute of Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

In this case study we chose an event that was the opening ceremony for a new customer facility. Food & Beverage: The food & beverage were fantastic at the event, the timing was perfect. Here's an example of defining clear objectives for an event.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

According to an Eventbrite study , around 82% of millennials have spent money on such experiences in the past year in America. Good Food - Millenials are foodies and that means in order to stay competitive a few simple food vendors won't be enough to keep the crowd happy.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Case Study: TEDxSydney 2018. Teams were responsible for budget, venue, supplier and talent management, and we oversaw all scheduling and logistics. Case Study: FutureStack. The team worked with New Relic to produce the entire event, from overall budget and venue management to managing speakers and their presentation content.

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The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

Our concept is Portuguese authentic food, fabulous drag queens and breathtaking performances.’. Some people are there for the speakers, whereas others are excited about the venue and accommodation. How can food and beverage experiences be reimagined in the hybrid world? And now, we have created six online experiences.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Partner/vendor relationships – From event venues and caterers to photographers, tent companies, and city permit offices, the art of planning involves coordinating with many different vendors and industry contacts. Having a strategic partner in the planning process can provide the extra step necessary to maximize your ROI. of past events.

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All Seated

MAY 2, 2023

According to a Booking.com study , 59% agree that traveling and exploring new places inspires them to be more productive at work. Highlight available bleisure amenities by offering virtual venue tours or special rates for guests extending their stays. 9) Should all destinations and venues get in on bleisure travel?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

She was most recently JUNO’s account executive, after serving as associate director of conferences for International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. For over 30 years Huston has been a leader in hospitality and food and beverage management. Robin Flanz. Chris Caldwell.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

Confessions of an Event Planner: Case Studies from the Real World of Events. Author Scott Belsky studied exceptionally productive individuals and teams to discover the principles and techniques that they have in common and develop an effective approach to creative organization and productivity.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2021

The initial plan was to have a venue in Albuquerque as well, but the New Mexico state regulations were too restrictive for that — we were not allowed to have any in-person event. In the end, we really didn’t have capacity in either of the Denver venues that would impact us. How many were you allowed to have in person in Denver?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

That depends on how long of a time period you’re studying. We understand that [food costs] are a little bit higher, but there is no justification, in any way they might talk about it, that you can charge that amount for 16 cups per gallon.” After all, many venues already have a Starbucks in their lobby. The second?

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