Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Planning Pod can help.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. First, Karen Hamilton, CMP, vice president of global sales for Red Lion Hotels Corp., To make it work, “the concept of shared responsibility is very important.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Overloaded account and project managers — Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Space conflicts — There were many re-bookings during the pandemic.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When we built Planning Pod, we set out to solve a big problem that many event venues, restaurants and hotels face … juggling too many applications, emails, documents, spreadsheets and even notes, folders and whiteboards to manage their event bookings. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”. Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. year period of time have shifted into the future years causing a significant demand and compression issue when contracting with hotels,” Payne said. “All Hotels want to make up for lost time, lost money.

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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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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The risk of contracting COVID-19 during a grocery store masked visit is far less than the overall risk for everyone in the U.S. Rather, they want to know if attending the event will significantly (defined by them) increase their likelihood of contracting COVID-19. The latter regrettably includes a significant fraction of the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. 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.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Professor Tyra Warner on the latest risk factors in this uncertain year From force majeure to data protection, meeting professionals are trying to cover the unexpected in contracts during what could be a tumultuous year for business and the economy. in hospitality. Warner advises caution.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 21, 2018

Register for “Banquets and Catering: An Insider’s Approach to Food and Beverage” Have you ever wondered how can hotels charge $120 or more for a gallon of coffee? You’ll learn what value-added items and upgrades can be negotiated and contracted to further extend your budget. Website: www.contactplan.com.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 11, 2022

Attendees expect a satisfying food-and-beverage experience regardless of labor issues. While a meeting’s destination, education, and networking opportunities generally drive attendee interest, post-event surveys consistently show that food-and-beverage elements color the impression attendees have of an event’s success.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Lodging: You’ll find many venues that offer accommodation or provide some discounts on lodging in nearby hotels. Through partnerships with hotels, conference venue hosts gain a competitive edge that makes it a popular practice. Negotiate the price , or—if relevant—establish a multi-year contract with a venue host. Conclusion.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Food & and beverage suppliers. Food and beverage (F&B) suppliers play a significant role in most events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. There’s hotel jargon, legal terms, and the idea of facing off against someone over the negotiating table. We’re here to walk you through the basics of negotiating hotel blocks. Why Negotiate a Hotel Block?

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Food and beverage party supplies. Order food & beverages. Whether you’ll have family in town or need help serving food to hundreds of corporate guests, make sure you have people ready to lend a hand before, during, and after the celebration. The same applies to your fast food options like sandwiches or pizza.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

The resort fee—a daily charge tacked onto a hotel or resort room rate for services guests may or may not want—began there about eight years ago. hotel market collected an estimated $2.7 Some hotels now charge for early check in and late check out. Hotels in major cities such as San Francisco call their daily fee an “urban fee.”

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. More than Ever, Communication is the Key.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales). Grants and contracts. Vendor commissions (hotels). Venue Rental.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. For instance, if you like a certain hotel chain, consider approaching them about a yearly commitment. You would be surprised at how many people do not actually read every line in a contract.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? What about the people who want to book a different hotel and just show up for the conference itself. Or, offer a joint conference/hotel fee that provides an overall discount versus booking separately. Our quick save?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. That includes the airplane and how you get from the airport to the hotel. Hotels have always done a good job of cleaning. Here are highlights.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road. . Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

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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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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. We’ve traveled, we’ve seen what hotels are coming up, we’ve connected with the CVBs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She will implement innovative strategies to garner business from meetings, events and leisure clientele while driving growth and awareness of the hotel. She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 29, 2021

Earlier in March, Accor Hotels rolled out an on-site testing program for business events, while Hilton and Marriott did so at the beginning of 2021. Those meetings also qualify for short-form contracts containing no cancellation fee and no attrition fees for rooms that were not booked. Details of those programs can be found here.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . This component includes everything – right from hotels, motels, hostels or any other setup which can provide sleeping rooms to the attendees.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. With VR, planners can cut out travel, hotel stays and transportation expenses.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Throughout his career, he has managed numerous hotel portfolios and successfully led operations in various California hotel communities. 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.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. When it comes to F&B, negotiate a flat discount rate versus a discount if you achieve the contracted minimum. Food: Yes, plated dinners sets a certain tone. This see significant savings.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

An online reseller of contracted meeting elements launches a week ahead of its industry rollout at the IMEX show in Frankfurt. When meetings are canceled, the group that signed the contract is typically responsible to pay either a flat fee or a percentage of the revenue they were to bring to the contracted supplier. I doubt it."

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

Convention Services Manager , a venue’s (usually a hotel) point person for coordinating major events and conventions. Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with. Food & Beverage , used when talking generally about providing, well food and beverages. Banquet Captain.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. Food and drink lie at the core of a positive guest experience. Then you can really stretch your catering funds by: Making food experiential. Use food as entertainment. Click To Tweet. Keeping Catering Costs Down.

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