Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many restaurant owners today are struggling to avoid rising food costs eating into profits and hindering their overall growth. At Planning Pod, we’ve noticed an uptick in business owners asking for tips on lowering food costs while maximizing profits. Not sure how to calculate your food cost percentage for a specific dish?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. Warren Nocon. Josh Fluhr.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. It’s all about curating their eating experience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Throughout his career, he has managed numerous hotel portfolios and successfully led operations in various California hotel communities. In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Invest in Event Management Technology. Technology like digital kiosks, VR Stations, giant touch screens, and event planning software can have a massive impact at pop-up events. Investing in event management technology when planning one of these events is a must. Provide Food and Beverage Service.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has also been association and corporate sales manager at The DeSoto Savannah in Georgia, sales manager for Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center and more. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Tiffany Alves Hafer. Bree DiBernardo.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you know the Planning Pod team, you know that we build our catering management tools based on what actual catering companies tell us about their operations. Nothing throws off successful event food service like critical changes falling through the cracks. You asked, and we listened! Here’s the rundown of our latest updates.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

As we enter public event spaces, we will be temperature scanned, logged in for both our learning CEUs and contact tracing, reminded to wear our masks. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. Passing Trend: Hugless.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

As event managers, our goal at the end of a long-awaited event is to ensure meeting planners and their constituents are happy. 2 destination for meetings in North America, and one can imagine our event spaces and hotel services at JW Marriott Nashville see great demand being that we are in the heart of the happenings.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. We regularly update our list of the top pharma event management companies.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Mastering Professional Development Keys first entered the realm of meeting planning by volunteering at her church to organize meetings and events. It was there that a friend suggested she pursue event management professionally. With technological innovation, she has watched the events industry as a whole transform.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2022

Marigliano has been in the hospitality management business for over 25 years, most recently working for Minor Hotels in Doha, Qatar as executive assistant manager. Marigliano has been resort manager, director of food and beverage and sales manager for catering and events at properties from the U.K.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The venue for the upcoming event is basically chosen depending on these factors as well as some other event elements and criteria. How to prepare an event venue. There are certain must-have elements for every event. Food and beverage. Food and beverages. These include: Budget. Accommodations.

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Floktu

JUNE 13, 2021

Food and beverages cover a fair share of an event budget and are one of the areas that an event manager will spend time to achieve the best money-value ratio. Expectations are higher than ever, and with the growth of social media, attendees desire not only good quality but also good looking food.

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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. Eliminate double entry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Rising is an accomplished athletics event and facility operations professional, who will now oversee four of Idaho’s largest convention center’s central departments, including event management, food and beverage services, facility operations and technology services.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Food and beverage party supplies. Party favors.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Following her addition to the team as reservations agent in 2020, DiBernardo quickly rose through to the roles of event manager, then sales manager, before her most recent role as senior sales manager. Bree DiBernardo Bree DiBernardo, The Gant The Gant promotes DiBernardo to the position of director of sales.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Wirkler has extensive comprehensive experience in hospitality and events managements and operations. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, American Travel Planners as travel manager, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and more. Ramírez has 15 years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience at Mexican hotels and resorts.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Wirkler has extensive comprehensive experience in hospitality and events managements and operations. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, American Travel Planners as travel manager, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and more. Ramírez has 15 years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience at Mexican hotels and resorts.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? What are the benefits of event management software? Oh, and no more lost files or emails. Automation of processes.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you’re an event planner or other event professional who has ever wondered what a BEO is or why event pros need them, keep reading. “BEO” is an acronym for “Banquet Event Order” – but these event management documents are essential even if you don’t plan banquet-style events.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2022

Brands are the mark that organizations leave on their audiences, and when it comes to producing a compelling and impactful event, effective brand management is key. Don’t Forget the Basics.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Most recently, Clover joined the company as head of event management. Souksanith was previously venue production manager at The Mason Dallas. Joe Holody.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Invest in Event Management Technology. Technology like digital kiosks, VR Stations, giant touch screens, and event planning software can have a massive impact at pop-up events. Investing in event management technology when planning one of these events is a must. Provide Food and Beverage Service.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

For those of you who are in the midst of planning a special event, you may be wondering how you can keep your carbon footprint small despite the fact that large events often result in a lot of waste – especially in the food service department! Toben Food by Design. 10tation Event Cater. Toben Food by Design.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. 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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

From intimate affairs to large celebrations and everything in between, the contract marks a commitment from Events by Amadeus and UVB to a motto of ‘anything is possible’ – providing the highest quality catering services and event management.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Prioritize strategic planning and execution Once you’ve defined clear objectives, the next step is developing an in-depth event strategy and plan that aligns with organizational goals. This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners).

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EventUp

AUGUST 6, 2020

One of the key trends in guest expectations for 2020 and beyond is food inclusivity at venues and catered events– this means accommodating allergies and other dietary restrictions as often as possible. Event Food Trends. Food allergies and sensitivities. Food allergies and sensitivities.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). A seasoned sales professional, Cartwright has worked with the The Fort Worth Club; was senior account manager of group sales at Billy Bob’s Texas, a massive country music arena; Omni Hotels & Resorts and many more. Jamie Gold. Mark Catuogno, CGSP.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). A seasoned sales professional, Cartwright has worked with the The Fort Worth Club; was senior account manager of group sales at Billy Bob’s Texas, a massive country music arena; Omni Hotels & Resorts and many more. Jamie Gold. Mark Catuogno, CGSP.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Managing one corporate event can be demanding enough, so when it comes to managing multiple events, the time, resources, and details involved can make it a challenging endeavour. Pay attention to the on-site experience attendees have for each event. Use an event management platform to avoid these mistakes.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Live Entertainment: Hire local bands, comedians, or motivational speakers to entertain and inspire your audience throughout the event, considering the preferences of those attending. Culinary Experiences: Feature unique food and beverage options, such as gourmet food trucks or interactive cooking stations, to delight attendees.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Whether it’s picking out the right event management system or marketing partners for promotion, we face a dozen important decisions about our events each day. So with that in mind, we set out to give you a few tips for making the right choices for your events. Your Guide to Choosing the Best Event Management System.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas. His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico.

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