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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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The many disconnected, stand-alone applications, tools and manual processes created “process gaps” for Hidden Barn, where information could easily get lost, buried or simply not updated properly … ultimately leading to lost leads, forgotten details and eventually unhappy brides and grooms.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can. All in all, vendors can only work with the information you give them. Keep track of this information with a spreadsheet. Establish event goals.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

Meeting design provides that new paradigm and the authors discuss all the basic knowledge a meeting designer needs to possess.”. Corporate meeting planners will love this book of inventive games that are designed to create an environment that fosters creative thinking and innovation.

Meetings 75

Meetings Food and Beverage Meeting Design Sustainability 75

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. Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

If the plan is moving along as expected, planners need to be able to communicate that information confidently, correctly, and collaborate with others to find the solution. From communicating with vendors and venues to suppliers and clients, planners are responsible for ensuring that information is passed seamlessly and accurately.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

a combination of paper-based and Web-based systems or multiple, non-integrated online systems) will inevitably introduce errors because the flow of information has a gap that must always be manually maintained. This is vitally important because any introduction of manual processes (i.e.,

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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. In addition to highlighting the star of the show, detail important information, such as the event’s date, time, and location.

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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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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. All of the major hotel brands offer meeting assistance. Well the simple answer depends on what your needs are.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Others present the pricing by item line – showing the cost of each component of the event (transportation, food and beverage costs, entertainment etc.). Some companies, perhaps in an effort to avoid clutter, present an event’s price as a per person cost. In the screenshot here, each component of the event has its own item line.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In such a virgin business environment, pricing Trinity House became the key consideration – the location and heritage of each venue informed on pricing strategies with the charges needing to reflect the unique prestige of each building but still make the concept attractive. (In Generally, events today are simpler and more value-oriented….silver

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Cvent: Event Marketing

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The example was a small corporate meeting with Renaissance as one RFP recipient. General Information. Specify the type and scope of meeting. Then provide basics such as the response date, a decision date, key contact information, and whether this information can be shared with other suppliers.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 25, 2019

Whether you’re planning and executing corporate meetings, associations and networking events, conventions or expos; the right ticketing partner is of the utmost importance, so choose wisely. First of all, you want to be able to get started without disclosing credit card information. Can you customize ticket information?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Virtual reality, eRFP, online reviews - the amount of information available to make the best possible venue decision is unprecedented. Likewise, venues that offer food and beverage, AV, and production as part of the events package will often agree on discounts on total event spend, taking all elements into account. Happy days.

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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.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

“Procurement cannot buy venues or meeting space for an event like they buy paper and pencils and tape,” Wilson said. Wilson often has to sell to both corporate meeting planners and procurement officers, and sees mistrust on both sides. The truth is that the only thing attendees leave these meetings with are memories,” Owen said.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Trade shows: this can be a private trade show where the corporation showcases its own products or services, or the company may also partner with other businesses to host the trade show together. Internal meeting: arguably the simplest form of corporate meeting, but that doesn’t make it less important than the other types.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year, Marriott introduced its Connect with Confidence program offering a guide of best practices, information on current protocols, and additional resources for planners, and we recommend this as a great guide for planners. of meeting space. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. Connect are dedicated to providing content that helps you reimagine today’s meetings and look into the future. Like, what to do with leftover event food and how to give back as a company.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

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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Guidebook

MARCH 7, 2025

Planning an event whether its a large-scale conference, trade show or a corporate meeting requires diligence and organization. Remember to factor in additional costs like food & beverage minimums, AV (audiovisual), and parking. Set up on-site registration desks and information booths.

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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. Average change: +1.5 percent compared to +2.3 percent in the 2015 survey.

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