Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Coffee is hot right now,” says Tracy Stuckrath, a food & beverage expert and founder of Thrive Meetings and Events. From the Coffee Bar Archives: Wake Up and Smell Eight Strategies for ‘Coffee Experiential’ 2024 Food & Beverage Trends to Inspire Your Event Menus How to incorporate it into your exhibit?

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage 2024 Contracts 259

EventSource

MAY 24, 2021

As you negotiate vendor contracts, be sure to keep COVID in mind and ask these important questions: . Food and Beverage: How will the food be served and/or presented? What additional measures are being taken in the kitchen to ensure food safety? . Can we still have a buffet or food stations?

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Venues Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts 296

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go. To prevent them from signing a bad contract, we’ve put together five tips to help them navigate the surprisingly complex world of hotel contracts.

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Contracts Hotels Negotiating Food and Beverage 126

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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Contracts 2025 Negotiating Hotels 52

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mattering can include attendee experience enhancers like a charging station, free Wi-Fi, food and beverage offerings or a give-away that attendees value. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. Would You Like Fries with that Booth?”.

Sponsorships 69

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 69

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The arm of national catering business, Amadeus , responsible for the delivery of standalone event catering, has secured its latest contract with Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB). Events by Amadeus has been working with UVB since 2019, and the team have signed a new three-year contract to deliver catering provisions to the organisation.

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Contracts Venues Food and Beverage Sustainability 147

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses. Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract. Price increases. Tough times require creative thinking.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

People may not remember the awesome sound from the speakers of your event, or the incredible food and beverage. Flexible Contract Language. Given the continued uncertain times, being clear and concise on contract negotiations and rules and policies will be critical in forming a safe and enjoyable event for all.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating 317

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Check the contracts for deadlines. There are a lot of new contract deadlines for ordering meals that can add upwards of 25 percent onto the cost of the meal if the deadlines are not met. And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • she says. • Use inclusive menu design.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Transportation Hotels 105

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.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

What to watch For Contracts don’t sound exciting. But if you look at them another way, event contracts are a dynamic landscape that can either serve as a solid foundation for your event, or a swampy marsh full of lurking danger! The post 2024 Contracts Playbook appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Contracts 2024 Food and Beverage Hospitality 98

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.

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Event Marketer

JULY 1, 2024

Best of all, we offer one contact, one contract, and one food and beverage minimum making planning easy for creating unforgettable events. That’s why we have more than 120 salespeople who live throughout the nation. That way they can meet with clients personally and in their time zone.

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Entertainment 2024 Healthcare 2001 278

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It serves as a blueprint for your team, clients, and vendors, ensuring everyone is on the same page regarding setup, timeline, food and beverage preferences, and numerous other critical details. Food and beverage: Menu selections, bar services, and beverage packages. Why are BEOs important?

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Management Food and Beverage Contracts Events 78

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Food and Beverage. Modify your menus: It’s sad but true that food is often wasted at meetings. Meeting professionals and hotels err on the side of more to ensure no one goes hungry.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Speakers 220

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.

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Negotiating Hotels Contracts Food and Beverage 206

Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points.

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2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 397

Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service.

Food and Beverage 246

Food and Beverage Hospitality Social Media Hotels 246

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Attendees value experiences like food and beverage, speakers/entertainment, and learning environments with good audiovisual. Moving forward more associations will hire interns or contract DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) providers to improve customer and prospect intelligence and segmentation.

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Marketing Food and Beverage Attendance Marketing Conference 80

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

Contracts 98

Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

Tourism 130

Tourism Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 130

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Properties have realized this is a great market for them will work with you on how you package your food and beverage. “It’s It’s not just the standard all-inclusive package; they’re willing to stretch that boundary with you and I think that’s made a huge difference because the food part was a big detractor.”

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Eventinterface

MAY 21, 2018

Whether it’s the fun activities one plan, formal brand introduction speech, or the ultimate food one offers to someone’s sophisticated palate, it all has to be done with a careful selection of the right caterer. When it comes to food, a willingness to provide the tastings is the top criteria that help select the best food provider.

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Contracts Events 159

Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You can use an app like Event Farm to control crowds and stagger queuing anywhere a line forms, like registration/check-in, meet-and-greets, product demos, and food/beverage stations. #15: . #14: Queuing tool. 15: Programming tweaks. 16: Networking comfort levels. Let attendees know what they can expect this time.

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Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Entertainment 312

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

Tourism 130

Tourism Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 130

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Food and beverage. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. Food and beverages. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events. Accommodations.

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Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 166

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

Tourism 130

Tourism Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 130

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We also provide at-a-glance dashboards and reports so that you can always have a 30,000 foot view of everything going on with your leads and event bookings, from unsigned contracts and overdue tasks to new incoming leads and recent payments. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO.

Food and Beverage 148

Food and Beverage Venues Management 2021 148

Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As As people start to work through it, they’ll look at things differently, and look at things they’ve never looked at before,” she said.

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Tech Food and Beverage Retail Technology 363

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Get in touch with a compostable food service for your food waste reduction. Set up a composting collection program for any food and organic waste generated. Food service.

Food and Beverage 170

Food and Beverage Education Contracts Sustainability 170

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

Tourism 130

Tourism Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

Tourism 130

Tourism Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 130

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Hotel and convention center service — Catering staff and food-and-beverage outlet servers are noticeably hard to come by. Chances are high that 10 percent or so of your coworkers will either get COVID or need to quarantine because of potential exposure.

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Conference Food and Beverage 2022 Hotels 195

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Mattering can include attendee experience enhancers like a charging station, free Wi-Fi, food and beverage offerings or a give-away that attendees value. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. Would You Like Fries with that Booth?”.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 195

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

Tourism 130

Tourism Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 130

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

Food & Beverage packages. Food & Beverage service times, delivery information and locations. Contract/proposal signature statuses. Event itinerary/schedule. Specific room setup instructions (including audio-visual details, floor plans, decor, etc.). Invoice/proposal totals.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

If you can contract far enough in advance, you can secure better rates before supply is squeezed. Creative F&B Read More : Making a Tasteful Impression Through a Food and Beverage Program That’s a Cut Above Calculate the cost of using on-site catering versus having meals catered.

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