MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. Make sure you understand the AV contract. It’s pretty tough to serve that particular element remotely.”.

Event Tech 121

Event Tech Tech Food and Beverage Contracts 121

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

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Food and beverage. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc. 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.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 120

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Style – What should the theme or tone of the event be (luxury/high-end, modern, tech oriented, rustic, etc.) Most events can be effectively executed by having one or a few primary event planners and then supporting staff that is either in-house or contracted out.

Food and Beverage 207

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 207

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. Effective Use of Event Tech. More : How to Event Tech Like a Pro.

Food and Beverage 86

Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating Financial 86

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. Event Tech.

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage Sustainability Contracts 2018 79

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.

Contracts 158

Contracts Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues 158

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @MGMResortsIntl Stephanie Glanzer announced a $100 million renovation to @MandalayBay including new tech, security and reimagining of @FourSeasons. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022.

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2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 293

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan. How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages? What protocols do you have in place to ensure food safety and hygiene? That is why aligning with the catering team is essential.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more. A full service kitchen ideally would be my preference because you get the freshest food,” Michael adds. “If Are you charging enough?

Venues 148

Venues Food and Beverage Social Media Marketing 148

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

Sustainability 106

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation 2015 106

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. . Food and beverage. – Food/beverage. Meeting Venue. Using biodegradable tableware. Prepare client proposal.

Sustainability 194

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

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. Where are planners getting guidance on best practices for food and beverage? Here are highlights. Advocating for the Future.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

SmartMeetings

JUNE 27, 2024

From sourcing the right venue and managing the contract to ordering food and beverage, audio and visual equipment and keeping everyone safe, this is what you need to ace the event production initiation. Figuring out where to host your next meeting can be a strenuous task.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Meetings Contracts Negotiating 52

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

Hotels 148

Hotels Contracts Management Venues 148

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools. Create detailed, colorful proposals, contracts, BEOs and invoices; collect signatures and payments online; and build reusable templates for everything to save you time.

Venues 148

Venues Management Contracts Food and Beverage 148

Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

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. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Planning Pod is a one-stop-shop.

Hotels 148

Hotels Event Management Management Contracts 148

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. Alternative plans covered in the contract also need to include the possibility that a group may outgrow a venue if social-distancing guidelines make the space unworkable.

Insurance 85

Insurance Financial Meetings Food and Beverage 85

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.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Management Event Planning 78

Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Whether you offer on-site or off-site catering, dropoff or pickup, Planning Pod’s comprehensive catering software solution is trusted by 20,000+ hospitality, food services and event professionals because it…. Food-&-Beverage + Menu Management. Top Features. Kitchen and Team Management.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage 2022 Contracts Management 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Check their availability and start working on a contract. Share details of any AV or event tech to be used.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Check their availability and start working on a contract. Share details of any AV or event tech to be used.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service. With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event.

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Social Media Venues Contracts 88

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Consider everything that you might need to create a successful event: Travel expenses Catering Venue fees Event tech Speaker and presenter fees Marketing and event promotion. Finalize vendor contracts. Map out your event tech needs and start getting estimates from technology vendors. First, estimate the cost of your event.

Event Planning 96

Event Planning 2023 Sponsorships Insurance 96

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Rounding out Planning Pod’s features are tools for online collaboration and tracking on-site guest check-in plus (if needed) event CRM management , proposals, electronic contracts, invoicing, online payments, banquet event orders , menus and integrations with hundreds of other applications. AllSeated. Vivien Event Designer.

Event Design 141

Event Design Food and Beverage Events Management 141

Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

However, if you have found the perfect fit for your event, ask if they would consider lowering the cost in exchange for a multi-year contract. Also, determine if there will be tech support available onsite during your event. Food and Beverage: Parched throats? Most venues provide onsite food and beverage facilities.

Venues 115

Venues Conference Food and Beverage 2014 115

QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Your client is a large tech company that is looking to host an exclusive event for the launch of their new product. We have extensive experience in planning and executing a wide range of projects for clients within the tech industry, including product launches, conferences and special events. Their budget for the event is $50,000.

Sponsorships 105

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 105

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. Contract Management. ClearEvent. And OpenTable. Catering Management.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @MGMResortsIntl Stephanie Glanzer announced a $100 million renovation to @MandalayBay including new tech, security and reimagining of @FourSeasons. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022.

2022 130

2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 130

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meeting tech expert Corbin Ball provides a detailed overview and comparative analysis.

Meetings 40

Meetings Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts 40

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Contracting. (3 Keeping costs down, particularly food and beverage and audiovisual for meetings.

Contracts 69

Contracts Food and Beverage Hotels Negotiating 69

Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. But then I realized I’m passionate about sharing tech news. Like her co-hosts Arianna and Nick, Deanna got her start in food and beverage. “My Come 1993, and I was getting into web design. I decided to start a blog on this site.

Food and Beverage 71

Food and Beverage 2005 Hospitality 2002 71

Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In addition, if an event contains two or more “sub-events” that have their own unique setup, schedule and/or food-and-beverage requirements, the venue or caterer will likely create multiple BEOs for the same overarching event. Food and Catering. Beverage Service. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order?

Food and Beverage 60

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Transportation 60

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Staff member places temporary “hold” on event date, awaiting prospect’s signature on proposal/contract. Prospect signs proposal/contract and provides deposit/down-payment to hold the event booking date. Note that this is not a booking but simply a hold that designates that a prospect is seriously considering the date.)

Management 78

Management Contracts Food and Beverage Venues 78

The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

Virtual event tech helped to scale the business, ‘The virtual world started for us in March 2020, in a big way.’. ‘We Our concept is Portuguese authentic food, fabulous drag queens and breathtaking performances.’. This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art.

2021 69

2021 Food and Beverage 2022 Speakers 69

Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

“I would start with the major milestones and then fill in other detailed tasks.” — Heather Pilcher Assuming you have a year in advance to plan (which you won’t always), our guests recommend you start with big-ticket items like hotel contracts, catering, event registration due dates, etc. Is it better to host at a convention center or hotel?

Travel 78

Travel Transportation Contracts Hotels 78

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

Hotels 78

Hotels Contracts Management Venues 78