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SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events Taking Over Austin

Event Marketer

To wash it down, there were themed craft beverages that paired with the dishes, like the Maritime Marg, as well as mocktail options. Naturally, the Whataburger Food Truck was also parked on-site and dishing out hot samples of the limited-time menu item, the Monterey Melt.

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Contract Clauses You Need in 2025

SmartMeetings

Read More : 4 AV Contract Tips for New Meeting Profs Fees in the Crosshairs Hotels have followed the lead of airlines to boost revenue by tacking on fees and surcharges, and this proliferation of unpopular upcharges have become a cause celebre with sourcing negotiators and politicians alike.

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Inflation Woes—and Ways to Conquer It

SmartMeetings

In fact, the reported 25% increase in average airline ticket prices has given many attendees pause. 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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Essential Accidental Planner Resources

SmartMeetings

How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages? What protocols do you have in place to ensure food safety and hygiene? There will also be plenty of food and beverage options for everyone, regardless of if an attendee is trying to stick to a diet and/or refraining from alcohol.

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Top 11 Event Types for Achieving Business Goals

Bizzabo

Common conference activities include guest speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Activities include a highly anticipated speaker and sessions that teach customers how to get the most out of their products. Plum Organics, a baby food company, adds a clever activity to their internal company meetings: coloring books.

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating.

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Characteristics of a Corporate Meeting Planner

Master the Event

Many times they are also charged with having to make airline reservations for the delegates as well. If a corporate meeting planner’s lucky enough the transportation logistics will revolve around one or two days before the meeting and one or two days after the meeting.