SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. SpotMe Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report. To see SpotMe in action, request a demo now.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. There’s been more transparency shown in the communications during the pandemic environment,” which she says will shape the planner-hotelier relationship from now on.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Finalize vendor contracts. For every large vendor you have, whether it be a caterer, swag supplier, or convention center, be sure to finalize your contracts before going any further. The final steps on your event planning checklist are: Confirm outside vendor contracts (if necessary). Let’s dive in! ? After the event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations. We try to source as local as possible to maybe cut down on shipping costs.”

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

In advance: When setting up the contract, make sure it measures attrition on a cumulative basis versus per-night basis. Another contract solution is to ask for the option for the hotel to resell any unused rooms to lessen the attrition, if applicable. Set up the contract to allow for a post-meeting audit. Our quick save?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2024

percent) in 2024, compared to a strong 2023 that saw pent-up demand unleashed after the Covid pandemic. Research conducted in Q4 2023 by hotel-industry analyst firm CoStar finds that the upper-upscale segment, which contains the bulk of meetings-focused properties, has done better recently than other segments.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no secret that costs for just about every element of meetings and events shot up in 2023—and even the slowing inflation rate probably won’t be enough to head off further event-cost hikes in 2024. McKinnon also implored planners to “get the term ‘prevailing rates’ out of your contracts.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sonic Drive-in’s brand purpose is to add a “little oasis to your daily routine,” and the fast-food chain lived up to its word at Bonnaroo with the Sonic Drive-in Range, a music-inspired mini golf course and sampling experience that served as a respite for weary festivalgoers. More from the 2023 Music Festival Scene: Liquid I.V.’s

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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

adults completely abstain from alcohol, according to a July 2023 Gallup survey. Another route is negotiating to bring in your own items if the food and beverage menu can’t accommodate the requirements and putting the proper language in the contract. Some 38 percent of U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq. ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. Louis (STL).

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

As of 2023, our servers host over 40,000 users daily. Have multiple signers on your proposals/contracts? We offer Financial, Food & Beverage , Booking, Activity, and Account reports that allow you to maintain a 360 view of your business at all times. Please note: Stripe is their only payment processor.)

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Likewise, venues that offer food and beverage, AV, and production as part of the events package will often agree on discounts on total event spend, taking all elements into account. Signing off on guarantees for food and beverage is plain sailing for some but for others, it’s the rock upon which they perish. Happy days.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Food How much will food cost? Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event?

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The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

Our concept is Portuguese authentic food, fabulous drag queens and breathtaking performances.’. This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art. The smart contract is something I wanted to use for this conference.’. ‘I And now, we have created six online experiences.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I For every trend, we had three to 10 sessions in the works,” she notes.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

This is a bit of a joke, but they may very well have expectations regarding food and beverage that you may be unaware of unless you ask. Venues often present packages but that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative with seating, food, breaks, and more. Do Things Differently Cater impressive snacks or host a special food bar.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Create a shortlist and negotiate with talents Create written contracts (make sure not to miss any details) Secure promotional details (bio, headshot, session draft, etc.) Prepare food, drinks, entertainment content, etc., Catering (and other food & beverage costs) Furniture and equipment rental Transportation expenses.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“In New York, we have seen clients spend double what they spent for the exact same event pre-pandemic, and that would be inclusive of venue, food, AV, and other expenses,” says Liz King Caruso, CEO at techsytalk. Start Fresh for 2023. Inflation has been dominating the news headlines not just in New York but all over the globe.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Tracking Your Spend: Organizers can draw more attention to their event by offering attendees “perks” , such as t-shirts, branded merchandise, or free food & beverages vouchers, redeemable through a mobile app. Table of Contents The post The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology 2023 appeared first on Stova.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq. ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. Louis (STL).

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

SR Essentially, it’s like, you know, at these events, there are a lot of options to have alcoholic beverages, and there are also, I think people are calling, especially now, more for options to not and not feel uncomfortable saying that they don’t want to. What one thing last year in 2023 I believe. Completely.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Recent data finds that even more on-property jobs are unfilled now than at the start of 2023, affecting overall guest service but also event services and sales. Specifically, housekeeping and food & beverage are the areas where shortfalls are presently the greatest.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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