The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

However, nothing compares to food waste. Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” There are multiple ways to reduce food waste when planning an event. Despite better estimating, food waste is still likely. What is food donation?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

This makes having an active social media presence a non-negotiable these days. They also spend more than 4 hours in areas with live music, and more than half an hour looking for food and drinks. 3D Printed Food? Part of the fun of events is discovering what new experiences lie in the food and beverage section.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Meanwhile attendees are putting more emphasis on food and beverage, forcing planners to get creative and make F&B a prime focus. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved. However, the strongest tactic is making F&B an experience in itself.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Conversely, if you see an increase in costs, analyze your expenses to identify areas where you can cut back or negotiate better deals with suppliers. Make the effort to identify areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality, such as negotiating better deals with suppliers, streamlining operations, or reducing waste.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Negotiation capabilities. · Food and Beverages. Any event is empty without a picture taken by attendees of food, desserts, and heart stealing beverages. Food and beverages keep the cool and calm of the attendees and acts as an initiator for engagement. Discounts offered on the venues. Powder rooms.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

You can try and negotiate for discounts. . Does your event venue offer food and beverages? You should also try to negotiate for complimentary services with them like Wi-Fi and a PA system. The post 9 Things to Consider While Choosing an Event Venue appeared first on Hubilo Blog.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re unsure where to start, provide forms or surveys during the event registration process so guests can easily enter their dietary needs, meal preferences, and other key details, such as food allergies. You don’t want to run out of food halfway through your event, so take steps to ensure you have plenty of food available.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

Subscribe to our blog and get useful industry insights from top #eventprofs via our podcasts, articles and free webinars! That means knowing the non-negotiables like audiovisual, food and beverage, security, etc., They need to stay engaged and happy as well. Let’s jump in! Looking for more ideas?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 14, 2019

At each hotel, make certain you do the following: Spend time with the chef and taste multiple food samplings of the type of menu your attendees are most likely to enjoy. Meet with the catering manager and review food and beverage minimums. The post Event Basics: Making the Most of Your Site Visit appeared first on Cvent Blog.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Check venue availability and pricing.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Check venue availability and pricing.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Faced with the challenges of curbing costs and providing attendees with special experiences, planners often negotiate for complimentary guest rooms, suite upgrades, rebooking options and other concessions while negotiating an RFP. Here are five of the most important concessions, adapted from a blog on etouches.com.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

If you’re not sure where to begin searching for candidates, Capterra’s talent management blog offers a host of helpful resources, including a list of ten industry-specific job boards (with relevant fields such as media/communications and technology). Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings).

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Even though Pinterest Boards, DIY blogs, and reality tv (wedding edition) might make the happy couple believe they can plan their own wedding, chances are they need help from a professional wedding planner. Be reasonable, but the strong negotiator. Emphasize soft skills, like organization, negotiation and attention to detail.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Even though Pinterest Boards, DIY blogs, and reality tv (wedding edition) might make the happy couple believe they can plan their own wedding, chances are they need help from a professional wedding planner. Be reasonable, but the strong negotiator. Emphasize soft skills, like organization, negotiation and attention to detail.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Negotiating Social Media 62

Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 3, 2018

Common strategies to reduce costs are reining in food and beverage costs, negotiating venue rates, and pursuing reduced room prices. The post Knowing the Right Success Metrics for Events appeared first on Blog. Event Planners. For many event planners, tracking event ROI is a top priority.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

For example, if your audience members are in a particular Facebook group, follow a handful of specific people on Twitter, read their emails between 6-10pm at night and visit 2-3 specific blogs, then you have a great start on how to reach them with very focused marketing tactics. Food and beverage offerings. Speaker highlights.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 28, 2019

One City, One Contract is designed to simplify the planning process by streamlining negotiations. Now, you’ll enjoy the Madison way of business — a straightforward style built around you — while your attendees explore a walkable wonderland with a fabulous food scene and stunning scenery. add up to sensational savings.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. You can quickly and easily add estimated, negotiated and actual costs, track payments and payment due dates for each line item, and view remaining amounts due. food-and-beverage packages and variable pricing options. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. 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.,

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Whether you’re in corporate procurement and experienced with procurement but may not be as well versed in the nuances of meeting and event spend, or you work for a smaller destination management company and aren’t yet as familiar with spend analysis, this blog is for you! Spend by Category. Spend by Supplier. Pareto Analysis.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

They are in charge and accountable for all the meeting specifics including site selection, meeting particulars, food & beverage, transportation, entertainment and really so much more. More than ever event and meeting planning pros are revealing their thoughts and ideas online via online review and blog writing.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Site Selections Negotiating 40

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

If this is the case, in addition to the conference registration fee, determine the estimated cost for the attendee or exhibitor in the following areas: Food Expenditure. Food & Beverage. Every destination has a slow period, in which you are most likely to negotiate the best meeting and hotel rates. Hotel Room.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Negotiate terms. This could be in the form of social media posts, stories, blog entries, or even guest appearances at the event. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Finalize catering-related details Finalize your food and beverage arrangements with the caterer. Initiate conversations. Leverage their reach.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Give special attention to industry forums, blogs and Q&A sites like Event Manager Blog , Event Planning Blueprint and Quora , as they will likely have more impartial reviews and opinions provided by actual users and industry experts. A few web directories to consider include Capterra , Software Advice and G2. ClearEvent.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Disadvantage : You usually have to pay for the purchase cost of these devices, so you should try to negotiate these costs when you’re in talks with a new payment processor. This is handy for processing day-of payments for food-and-beverage items or in-person payments on final invoice balances. Click to learn more.

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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. Inflation has been dominating the news headlines not just in New York but all over the globe. inflation rate. Be Transparent.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The Power of Knowledge and Negotiation . When negotiating room rates and meeting spaces, determine if they are willing to waive or discount a site fee if you guarantee a specific number of rooms to be booked or if you meet a particular food and beverage minimum.

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Airlines Food and Beverage Negotiating Transportation 34

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. The post 9 Event Security Tips That Can Save You from Disaster appeared first on Planning Pod Blog.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.) The post 25 Powerful Event Sales Techniques for Venues and Planners appeared first on Planning Pod Blog. Um, you wouldn’t (right?). Learn more >> .

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In this blog post, we will take a look at seven of the best event planning certification programs available today. To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing. CMP certification is now recognized as a global standard of excellence.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

More people mean a larger venue and more food, but it could also mean a greater return on investment. The venue, food, and entertainment are high-price items. Want to break down costs into categories such as venue, food, promotion, and more? Negotiate better deals with vendors and suppliers based on transaction history.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

For example, if your audience members are in a particular Facebook group, follow a handful of specific people on Twitter, read their emails between 6-10pm at night and visit 2-3 specific blogs, then you have a great start on how to reach them with very focused marketing tactics. Food and beverage offerings. Speaker highlights.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

If you enter or change your event headcount, our system can automatically update anything attached to that number, including food-and-beverage quantities and invoice line items. If you add or update information in a timeline or proposal, that data is automatically updated in the BEO tool. Get started today >>.

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