Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2021

If there are one or more attendees you want to draw focus toward (such as the bride and groom at a wedding or the Head of the Board at a corporate meeting) seat them in the middle of the base of the U-shape. Place food and drinks against the back and/or side walls of the event space so attendees have equal access.

Food and Beverage 131

Food and Beverage Hotels Corporate Meetings Venues 131

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

As an event planner’s career grows, they are able to delegate more responsibility to coordinators and event staff, but not at first. Every event planner should be able to carry out the following functions: Design. Event design is one of the most crucial parts of the planning process. The short answer is yes!

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Event Planning Education Food and Beverage 145

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Many public golf courses and private golf clubs offer special event party packages for intimate gatherings, like anniversaries, corporate meetings, networking events, and birthday parties. Whether you work with the venue or hire an event caterer , consider adding staple golf snacks to your planned party menu.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues Sports 78

Bizzabo

APRIL 30, 2019

Although the OPAL Event Center requires all of their guests to be 21+ (even for private events), they offer flexibility in the form of amenities, catering, and beverage options. They provide food and beverages with season flavor and locally sourced ingredients. They also serve award-winning local wines.

Venues 48

Venues Food and Beverage Sports Events 48

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Respondents reported that, on average, food and beverage remains their single-largest expense, accounting for 29 percent of their costs at their largest 2017 event.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Respondents report that, on average, food and beverage remains their single-largest expense, accounting for 31 percent of their costs at their largest 2016 event. Average change: +1.5 percent compared to +2.3 percent in the 2015 survey.

2015 40

2015 Meetings Marketing 2016 40