Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Each workshop host identified a ‘rising star’ student and prizes included vouchers for a round of golf, afternoon tea or Sunday lunch for four at The Belfry.

Hotels 147

Hotels Food and Beverage Hospitality Tourism 147

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. That’s the word from Lodging magazine. Say Hi to Hal.

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2019 Fashion Hospitality Hotels 261

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

In his Evolution of Food Service presentation, futurist Simon Stenning will reveal the latest intel on food and beverage while Professor Paul McGee will lead a motivational session to help attendees achieve better results in work and life.

2024 264

2024 Food and Beverage Meetings Consulting 264

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2018

There are two primary segments that leverage the traditional exhibit business model — conferences with an expo and expos with a conference. Many of these conferences still have high deal-making value. Nurturing existing customer relationships (and making them the hero) during conferences can help attract others like them.

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B2B Food and Beverage Trade Shows Education 244

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As the hospitality industry broadens its scope beyond food and beverage, embracing sustainability and global impact, I am deeply honoured to lead this charge. RCP London Events recently scooped gold in the ‘Best Venue (up to 500 attendees theatre style)’ category of the Conference & Events Awards 2024.

Food and Beverage 264

Food and Beverage Venues 2024 Management 264

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

UK events – 10% commission will be paid on the value of the contracted booking (excluding VAT), which includes the day delegate rate, room hire, and pre-booked food and beverage. etc.venues is an established leader in urban day-conferencing, providing the space needed for corporate events, trainings, and conferences.

Food and Beverage 246

Food and Beverage Contracts Corporate Meetings Corporate Events 246

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Mattering can include attendee experience enhancers like a charging station, free Wi-Fi, food and beverage offerings or a give-away that attendees value.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 195

Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Instead of plastic, we use re-useable and recyclable aluminium cans, glass or ceramic jugs for milk and all our food is served in sustainable food boxes. We now have a 50 per cent plant-based food and beverage menu, beef has been removed from our menus, all our deserts are plant-based (and taste delicious!),

Sustainability 245

Sustainability Food and Beverage 2027 Transportation 245

Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2022

Successfully keeping brand identity as the nucleus from which things like keynote speakers, color schemes, and even food and beverages flow, is about more than monogramming napkins, or strategically placing the company’s logo on PowerPoint slides. Larger ones, like conferences, could alternatively prioritize seamless and efficient.

Food and Beverage 264

Food and Beverage Social Media Events Management 264

Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer. Between Magazine Street and the famous French Quarter, visitors of New Orleans will be surrounded by exciting options from one of the most culturally rich cities in America.

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2024 Travel Tourism Food and Beverage 165

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

IACC , the association which represents the top one per cent of global meeting and conference venues, has released the findings from its eagerly awaited 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report. Food and beverage preferences continue to evolve, with just under half of venues noting a decrease in alcohol consumption.

Food and Beverage 147

Food and Beverage Meetings Sustainability Hospitality 147

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Editor’s Note : This is the fourth edition of Boardroom Spotlight, a series produced in partnership with Boardroom , a Brussels-based magazine covering the work of globally based associations. As a result, academic associations tend to plod along in the same routine for as long as conference attendance remains steady.

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Conference Food and Beverage Technology Hotels 94

Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its 2023 Annual Conference at Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre , and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. The annual conference titled ‘Fast Lane to Excellence’ was attended by 128 delegates, including 20 exhibitors and sponsored by Oyster Recruitment.

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2023 Venues Conference Food and Beverage 130

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

On Sustainable Gastronomy Day , Danilo Barbagallo, Executive Chef at QEII Taste at leading London conference and events centre, The QEII Centre , discusses his planet-friendly approach to event catering, and explains how this is helping the venue’s catering arm progress its pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Food and Beverage 2030 Transportation 147

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

It recognises the best individual courses and services in both junior and senior categories, as well as the coveted Champion Chef, Food Service Champion, and Chairman’s Best Team Awards. I want to extend my sincere thanks to all the competitors for their hard work and commitment to delivering outstanding food and service.

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Food and Beverage 2024 Venues 2025 130

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Its Summer Reception Package, priced at £125+VAT per person for a minimum of 150 guests, includes a summer cocktail upon arrival, canapes served on the terrace, three hours of beverages including wine, beer and soft drinks, and a sustainably-sourced BBQ-themed menu of buffet or bowl foods prepared by its expert catering partner, Searcys.

Food and Beverage 147

Food and Beverage Entertainment 2024 Transportation 147

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

UVB deliver a range of events from banquets, conferences and bespoke parties at The Library of Birmingham and The Rep. Events By Amadeus’ menus boasts an array of creative catering options for event organisers to ensure memorable food experiences, with options available for every dietary need.

Contracts 147

Contracts Venues Food and Beverage Sustainability 147

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, specialising in conference and events, has announced outstanding success in its key business objectives over the past year. The past 12 months has seen a significant growth in the venue find, for face-to-face events, which is great news for the hospitality sector.

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Venues Food and Beverage Hospitality Conference 147

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has scooped the Sustainability Award for Catering for its catering division, QEII Taste, at the London Venue & Catering Awards. We have more to do, but I am so proud of what we as a team have achieved so far.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Food and Beverage 2027 Government 130

Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

Blackpool is a bustling and innovative hub for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate gatherings. It’s no secret that the Blackpool’s business events sector has been calling for an increase in bed stock across the destination to accommodate large-scale conferences and corporate events.

Food and Beverage 147

Food and Beverage Meetings Hospitality Healthcare 147

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Raccoon Media Group has announced the latest addition to its rapidly expanding portfolio with the launch of its first B2B conference – the Allergy & Free From Business Event , scheduled to debut alongside the highly anticipated Allergy & Free From Show at Olympia, London, in June 2024.

Food and Beverage 147

Food and Beverage B2B Healthcare 2024 147

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

IACC currently has ambitious plans for growth, as it continues to strive to represents the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues globally.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hotels Venues Conference 130

SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What about the people who want to book a different hotel and just show up for the conference itself. Two Tips to Break Down Barriers to Booking Let’s focus first on the conference attendees. Or, offer a joint conference/hotel fee that provides an overall discount versus booking separately. Our quick save?

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 98

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The consortium which has 48 independent venues in its portfolio prides itself on the diversity of its membership, representing many of the leading UK venues for conferences, meetings, and events.

Venues 147

Venues Food and Beverage Entertainment Conference 147

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

The Recipe for Change Campaign, an innovative sustainability program developed by Levy, is aimed at transforming the food and beverage offerings within the meetings and events sector. Through strong supplier partnerships, Levy delivers sustainable catering experiences that are both ethically sourced and environmentally friendly.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability 2027 Food and Beverage Education 130

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Dilly is also fighting against food waste throughout its food and beverage outlets, including stocking London based Toast Ale, a non-profit company producing beer from leftover bread. ‘We Are London’ is The Dilly’s ethos, sourcing produce locally wherever possible, and thereby supporting local businesses.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Tourism Sustainability Hotels 130

Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” Martin has also been senior meeting manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures. Richard Romane.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Insurance 130

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

As well as offerings exclusively for hotel guests, The Londoner features several F&B concepts open to the public that honour and re-shape the legacy of the West End, all created by Amir Jati, Creative Director of Food & Beverage Service Excellence at Edwardian Hotels London.

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Hotels 2021 Food and Beverage Hospitality 130

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Informal festival style catering challenging formal dinner format Modern and interesting Food and Beverage (F&B) concepts came to the fore. Conference rates, however, remained closely tied to the cost of a room alone, revealing a delicate balance in perceived value.

2024 130

2024 Food and Beverage 2023 Government 130

Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Jon Luca Keane, Senior Chef de Partie at De Vere Beaumont Estate , located in Old Windsor, was crowned Junior Chef Champion at the IACC UK Copper Skillet competition, held at Wyboston Lakes Conference and Event Centre, on 4th February 2022.

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Food and Beverage 2022 Travel Hotels 26

Event Industry News

APRIL 14, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). GEI 14 will be an official part of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) for the first time with all ILMC delegates able to attend GEI sessions.

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Conference Food and Beverage Speakers Sustainability 59

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Butlin’s Showcases Excellence as the Venue of Choice for Pets at Home Pet Care Conference 2023. Butlin’s, a leading event venue renowned for its outstanding facilities and exceptional event management capabilities, is proud to highlight its successful role as the host venue for the recent Pets at Home Pet Care Conference.

Meetings 130

Meetings Food and Beverage 2023 Venues 130

SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2023

ChatGPT can be your own personal accountant—simply tell it you are attending a business conference/meeting, where you are going and for how many days. ChatGPT can gather a list of the laws and regulations of your destination, as well as inform you about the local culture, colloquialisms, music, art and food.

Food and Beverage 89

Food and Beverage Travel Transportation Corporate Meetings 89

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When Kimberly Smith was reviewing attendee feedback following the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo, she kept coming across the same complaint: The event’s F&B options had left attendees with a bad taste in their mouth. What conference doesn’t have cheese?

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Conference Food and Beverage 2017 2018 65

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Bright Vision Events, who were first introduced to Venues of Excellence at the Annual Conference this year, specialise in conferences, team building, exhibitions, virtual and hybrid conferencing, and working with venues and their clients to create innovative themed events.

Venues 130

Venues Marketing Food and Beverage Contracts 130

Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). GEI 14 will be an official part of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) for the first time with all ILMC delegates able to attend GEI sessions.

Conference 59

Conference Food and Beverage Sustainability Transportation 59

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You can check out their blog, videos, how-to’s, as well as food and beverage highlights. Like, what to do with leftover event food and how to give back as a company. Kongres Magazine. Meetings & conferences. Conferences That Work. All about event tech. Corbin Ball’s TechTalk. Smart Meetings.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133