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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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Simple changes like providing attendees with reusable containers and utensils, minimizing printed materials in favor of digital, and reducing food waste enable events to model green best practices.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Conference Planning Guide Keeps the Planner Focused If you’re a planner with the task with putting together a large corporate meeting, chances are there will be many elements to the conference. Another great area for complimentary guides is your hotel contact. All of the major hotel brands offer meeting assistance.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

South America offers modern convention centers with cultural experiences International travel is trending for incentives, executive retreats and corporate meetings. “American readers would be surprised that we prioritize sustainability in our meetings practices.

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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.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. Infrastructure: For destinations, that’ll mean the range and number of hotel rooms, availability of a dedicated convention center, etc. Happy days.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Book now and let the professionals at the Office of Conference Services help you discover the affordable, flexible alternative to overpriced hotels in greater New York City. Every meeting space is equipped with integrated technology and projection systems that are of no additional cost to you but sure to impress your guests.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The example was a small corporate meeting with Renaissance as one RFP recipient. Specify the type and scope of meeting. Fill in average attendees per event for their company and the average number of hotel stays per event. This piece helps hotels determine valid leads. Hotel RFP Response Process.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

They send prospective event venues, hotels, and vendors the details of their upcoming event, and request a quote for the products or services required. Corporate meetings, seminars, and retreats. Government meetings and events. Comparison and Selection. SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, Fraternal).

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

With one in three attendees falling asleep or feeling drowsy during a meeting, and productivity for the average meeting dropping around 2 p.m., it’s clear that corporate meetings need a new agenda. Attendees around the world are desperate for a change – and meeting professionals are taking notice.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The LCS (London City Selection) was started about seven years later (as the London City Collection) when a few City hall and hotel venue managers identified the need for a more targeted marketing directive and strategy. They were the first to professionally launch a marketing organisation and to charge venues for membership.

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Bizzabo

MAY 31, 2019

Event planners will have access to six different locations at the zoo including the Hippo House where you and your guests can get unparalleled views of the hippo exhibit, the Zoo Restaurant which is the park's largest eatery and serves delicious food, and the Aquarium Berlin which houses a shark tank, piranhas, and other interesting fish.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. When it comes to event venues in Des Moines, IA, it's hard to beat the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. For any event, business or personal, book the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and treat your guests to a memorable outing. Source: Marriott Hotels. Location: Downtown.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 15, 2019

Your corporate meeting, business convention, or charity gala doesn't even need planning — at least not from you. Take your guests away from the usual hotel ballroom with dated carpets and dingy lighting. The 7,200 square feet can be split into four to six meeting rooms for whatever suits your needs better. The best part?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

Meeting attractions include: – A walkable downtown district that focuses on providing easy access to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland’s 225,000-square-foot exhibition hall, more than 14,000 sq. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of meeting space. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Reusable templates for quick-turn proposals, contracts, invoices, BEOs, food-and-beverage packages / menus, floor plans and more. For smaller wedding venues or new event spaces competing against larger hotels and restaurant chains with more staff and facilities, building that initial trust can be an uphill battle.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Films are still showcased at the Theatre to this day, but it's also available for private events ranging from fundraiser galas to concert performances to corporate meetings. Speakeasy harkens back to Prohibition days when alcoholic beverages were outlawed, bootlegging businesses thrived, and illegal speakeasies operated in the shadows.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 14, 2019

Your guests will feel glamorous when you host your corporate meeting, private dinner party, or seminar here due to the upscale and contemporary look. The food alone is worth the rental, but that's not all that SP2 provides. The food is always great there and the atmosphere is fun. Capacity: 550. Capacity: 450.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I am finding it difficult to find venues that meet our needs and stay within budget. I feel that I am being pushed out into less desirable locations/hotels.”. 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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Photo courtesy of Galaxy Theatres Grandscape Read More: Canada Calls: Event Planning Paradise Smart Meetings What are some unique ways groups can utilize Galaxy Theatres Grandscape for meetings? A full bar and diverse menu of food and beverage items offer plenty of options outside of the traditional popcorn and candy.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. As well, the MTCC’s Food and Beverage Program has donated more than 500,000 meals.

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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.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either. Speaking of which.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

“On the meetings side, how do you make sure that you’re not spending all your time educating your procurement partners on our industry instead of getting work done?” Someone who works in procurement, such as Seth Balsam, global director of corporate procurement for technology provider Ciena Corporation, might not necessarily agree.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Sixty of the luxury chain’s hotels are participating in a personalized approach to décor, wellness, and F&B called, “A Meeting of the Senses.”. read more.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Sixty of the luxury chain’s hotels are participating in a personalized approach to décor, wellness, and F&B called, “A Meeting of the Senses.”. read more.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Perfect for meetings, brand shoots and small gatherings. Located on a quiet floor of The Sky Suite at the Bisha Hotel sits Canvas. A sophisticated and stylish spot for your next group meeting or product launch. Impress your guests with authentic, locally sourced cuisine prepared by their hotel’s culinary experts.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Perfect for meetings, brand shoots and small gatherings. Located on a quiet floor of the Bisha Hotel Toronto sits Canvas. A sophisticated and stylish spot for your next group meeting or product launch. Impress your guests with authentic, locally sourced cuisine prepared by their hotel’s culinary experts.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Corporate Events 62

Unique Venues

MARCH 10, 2023

There are several varieties of herbs throughout the garden, which make their way into various food and beverage selections offered by the hotel. This venue is a great wedding, cocktail party, fundraiser, youth event, corporate meeting, wedding or baby shower backdrop for writing enthusiasts! Speaking of museums!

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some attendees of the Democratic National Convention had to deal with a stomach-turning protest incident that could be copied by activists at other association and corporate meetings. On several tables that were pre-set with food and beverages, the protestors dumped out small boxes containing live crickets and maggots.

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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. In 2015, respondents held an average of approximately 14 committee meetings, 10 training sessions, 9 seminars, 7 board meetings, and 5 other types of meetings.

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