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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Read more contract tips from Ty Sheaks.

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F&B Problems: Waiting for Waitstaff

MeetingsNet

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.

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Play With Your Food: Making Event Centered Meals More Fun

Coterie Spark

Whether you are hosting a conference, retreat, meeting, or any kind of event, you are likely to be providing food items to your guests. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as you wade through budget management is ignoring the importance of food and beverage. For better or worse, food impacts people and their feelings.

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Pricing Guide: How to Use A La Carte Pricing For Your Event Services

Event Planning BluePrint

” Everyone gets the same plate of food, whether they like the sides or not. Hourly consultation packages. Contracts & templates. If you’re just getting started or your business is not well established, I highly recommend you do not sign vendor contracts on a client’s behalf. Hourly Consultations.

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Help Wanted: Can Supplier-Staff Shortages Derail Events?

MeetingsNet

“The meetings industry is in a tough place right now, and we need to openly discuss staffing, changes in service, and how it will be handled,” says veteran independent planner Joan Eisenstodt, principal of meetings and hospitality consultancy Eisenstodt Associates. But now we have to make sure the amenities we need are available.”.

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

SmartMeetings

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Savvy Contract Negotiations. In-House Catering.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Over his 30 years in the industry, Dawson has held numerous executive positions across resorts in the southern United States, most recently in hospitality consulting, where he paved the way in building strategic, productive teams and a welcoming work environment. She also maintains her role as liaison and contract manager for Visit Austin.