Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Taking a manual process like hand-drawing event designs and automating it with easy-to-use event floor plan software tools definitely saves time and improves productivity. Menus and meal management – Especially a useful feature if you run a catering business or restaurant or hotel that offers food-and-beverage services.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. There are definitely times—in the year, or in a week—that are less expensive.”.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

But first, a quick definition. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. The catering company you hired double booked themselves and can only supply a portion of your food and beverage orders. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

With that need for differentiation comes a need for definition. In these instances, it’s important to contract with security companies (especially when there’s alcohol involved), and make sure that all entrances and exits are diligently mapped out prior to the event as well. Just take a note from the Beverly Wilshire in L.A.,

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Milestone Events Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There are a lot of moving parts that go into your perfect day- dress, colors, food, cake, guest list, etc. If a wedding planner is in your budget, they can definitely help the venue search and take away some stress from planning your perfect wedding. But the one that seems to stand out the most is the venue. Know Your Aesthetic.

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Venues Food and Beverage Insurance Travel 98

The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

While we don’t have a definitive road map, we are already beginning to see small in-person events, and the industry is optimistic that recovery will fully commence in Q3 and Q4 of 2021. Timelines may vary, but one thing is certain: hybrid events – a combination of virtual and in-person event experiences – are on the horizon.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

They’ll definitely be able to guide you in the right direction! The goal is to secure $5,000 in sponsorships to help cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other expenses associated with the event. How to Write a Great Event Plan (by True Film Production).

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Above all, remember this key point that Brandt Krueger proposed in Event Icons Episode 44 that “Anything before the contract is negotiation. Anything after the contract is begging.”. When you know what equipment should be onsite, it also means you can make sure it definitely is there! Negotiate payment terms.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Catering: all costs related to food and beverage Decoration: pretty self-explanatory Entertainment: speakers, talents, performers, exhibitors, and so on. Don’t forget all the details like required contracts, insurance policies, permits, and the logistics of each different element. For virtual events, you can skip this.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Moten’s research on the current definition of luxury has found that younger professionals tend to prefer more downtime and flexibility in the schedule, which is also beneficial to a planner’s budget. Properties have realized this is a great market for them will work with you on how you package your food and beverage. “It’s

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

BRB, LOL, all that, I feel like definitely there’s been a shift in the way we articulate. But if I’m talking to a planner, an in-house planner for a corporate company, I adapt it” “Think about a legal contract”, says Dustin. Then what the full definition of that word is. FOS – Free of Charge.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. 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.)

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Having LED seats will definitely draw the eyes of the passers-by. Food is a crowd pleaser, particularly for long exhibitions and trade shows. You needn’t sell cookware or food to use a booth like this. Two things that always draw a crowd: food and activity. The design is weirdly futuristic and definitely piques interest.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Every few years the question comes up as to whether or not [procurement] should be handling our contracts,” she said. “We We were eyeballing this stuff and going back and forth, and there were just some silly things in the hotel contract that we both agreed on had to come out immediately. What’s the best for the business?

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zkipster

MAY 5, 2022

The local event industry is definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to recovering from the pandemic: back to ‘business as usual’, and eager to learn about new and innovative ways to host Covid-safe events. “The A view across The Palm, Dubai. DANIEL DESSAUGES | CEO | ZKIPSTER.

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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. How to plan an event budget For a normal event, most of your money is going to go toward the venue rental, food and beverage costs, and A/V needs. But there are plenty more where those came from!

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Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Education 141

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Scot is the definition of a true event partner. Carla is definitely one of a kind.”. She has a way with words that is evident in her wonderful descriptions of food (without any food being present!) But I would like to nominate Ricky for what he does for us outside of contract negotiation. Mary Kay Hackley.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

The tent, set up in Arsenal’s big backyard, was surrounded by food trucks, sponsor lounges tucked into shipping containers stacked three stories high, and collaborative sessions, including some held aboard boats on the adjacent canal. The point is not to have a bigger and better room, or a higher-definition LCD screen,” he said.

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Plan Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2016

Let’s start with some definitions. A mandatory and automatic amount added to food and beverage charges, usually used to defray the cost of labor and service equipment. This mandatory charge of 15-22% is added to food and beverage bills. Italicized items are from the APEX Industry Glossary – 2011 Edition ).

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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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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And so I think this particular conversation that Sara is going to gently lead us into, or one of them, definitely, you know, kind of gives the option of, like, you know, you don’t have to go with the flow. SR Definitely. There’s no social contract. You can do your own flow. The third, the third is performers.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

Meet with Momentum Boston, the second installment of a new event series by Marriott that began this June, continued the brand’s mission to educate meeting and event planners in its redevelopment projects—from convention resorts to spaces to food and beverage—and to empower planners amid a booming return to meetings.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

New Day, New Contract. After we signed the contract on Saturday morning,” Hursin said, “we emailed all the attendees again about the change of hotel and the transfer of hotel reservations. We did incur some costs due to food and beverage,” Hursin said. It was definitely a learning lesson,” she said, “and a crazy ride.

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Tourism Hotels Food and Beverage Contracts 80

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

A great question, but one that does not have a definitive answer. Food and beverage offerings. More and more, food-and-beverage selections and catering have become a big draw for many events (even those that don’t have an obvious foodie angle). And you should definitely use it for this purpose too.

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Planning Pod

MAY 7, 2020

The tactics we describe below can apply to restaurants, hotel meeting and conference rooms, conference centers, reception and banquet halls and any setting where food and catered meals are served or where people are attending in-person meetings or celebrations. The 6-Foot / 2-Meter Rule (That Seems To Apply To Everything).

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

A great question, but one that does not have a definitive answer. Food and beverage offerings. More and more, food-and-beverage selections and catering have become a big draw for many events (even those that don’t have an obvious foodie angle). And you should definitely use it for this purpose too.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60

SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

There will be changes in protocol for every aspect of the hotel, ranging from guest check-in , public spaces, food and beverage outlets to all parts of meetings and events, as hypercleanliness, hygiene and social distancing become our new normal. But we have no definitive price changes to announce at this time.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. As every laboratory rat knows, food can create and reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate. March 1992.

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