Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty. Having a clean venue is an element that contributes to the atmosphere and attractiveness of an event. Flexible Contract Language.

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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

and UK Convene , the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. 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.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Event Marketer

JULY 1, 2024

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT MEETINGS & EVENTS Caesars Entertainment Meetings & Events offers iconic venues and top-notch with 20 nationwide destinations. Our clients often will use space and meeting options at our multiple venues in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. million square feet of meeting space.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Be flexible: Accommodating availability at venues could result in more money at the bottom line and access to properties you might not otherwise be able to afford. Food and Beverage.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. 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. Contracting Out vs. In-House.

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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! Even if the venue is fully staffed, how many of them are fully trained? Are staff rotating roles?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Sign up for a free trial.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. The choice of venue has to be based on the clear requirements that your event sets in terms of size, lighting, network capabilities, etc. When to start looking for a venue. The best tips for selecting a conference venue.

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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. I promised to publicize the venues that had made these upgrades.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) launched in 2017 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham Repertory Theatre Ltd and Birmingham City Council. More recently, UVB has been awarded the contract to deliver interim sales and marketing services to Alexander Stadium, expanding its venue portfolio.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 16, 2020

As COVID-19 wanes and people begin meeting again, what should planners know about precautions venues must take to ensure clean, safe spaces? He offered insight into how venues can make sure their spaces are ready for meetings. Class 2: Someone in the venue has had recent contact with an infected person.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. The Advisor establishes the safety policies and procedures for the event but leaves the enforcement to your security team. #12:

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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.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Michelle Sanabria – Wedding Coordinator at Hidden Barn Venue.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Large venues and events tend to generate an unnecessarily large amount of waste in a short period of time. 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. Food service.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Venues of Excellence, the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium for independent venues, have just announced two new partnerships for their Preferred Partner Programme. Venues of Excellence as an organisation share the same values as us, striving for quality and high levels of customer service over anything else.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

Planning Pod’s BEO layouts can include any important details already stored within an event, like: Basic info like event name, event venue/location, start time and end time, associated vendor information and headcounts. Food & Beverage packages. Food & Beverage service times, delivery information and locations.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like? Food and beverage party supplies.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Venue Fees. The event venue is one of the most important—and most expensive—factors of the event budget. In addition to your venue minimum, you will want to keep a separate, more detailed F&B budget where you break out each individual meal function to factor in taxes, service charges and quantities of each item.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

By giving full consideration to the scope of your event at this stage, you have done the major groundwork for the planning process later on and have made it easier to make decisions regarding budgets, staffing and date and venue selection (which we will discuss next). Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date. First the venue.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. 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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”. Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 12, 2025

It’s no wonder this route, traversing states from Maine to Florida, is a prime choice for event planners looking for convenient and accessible venues. Below, weve rounded up 8 diverse venues near I-95, each with unique charm and functionality! How easy is that?! Each room blends timeless beauty with modern convenience.

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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. Venue Rental. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales). Grants and contracts. Number of People.

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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Another route is negotiating to bring in your own items if the food and beverage menu can’t accommodate the requirements and putting the proper language in the contract. This can also serve as an immediate conversion starter as the venue realizes how much they’re missing out.

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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. Areas of interest.

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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. You would be surprised at how many people do not actually read every line in a contract. However, you might consider negotiating the prior year’s rates for services such as food and beverage.

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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. You may be surprised how down-to-earth their suggestions are.

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 14, 2019

Whether you are hosting a conference, retreat, meeting, or any kind of event, you are likely to be providing food items to your guests. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as you wade through budget management is ignoring the importance of food and beverage. For better or worse, food impacts people and their feelings.

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