Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

To better support planners in 2025, Smart Meetings chatted with Tyra Warner , associate professor and chair of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at College of Coastal Georgia, to learn what they should consider when entering the contract negotiation phase of their event planning.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Most recently, she was sales director at Resort Lifestyle Communities in South Carolina, a hospitality company that provides resort-style living options for its retired residents. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years.

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. How have things changed for event organizers? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your career goals at the same time. There’s no way around that.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

This year’s report is further funded by Aramark Destinations , Pyramid Global Hospitality , Encore and Flik Hospitality Group & Rapport. However, a significant proportion of venues (around 35%) are considering expanding their use of AI to include menu planning, food waste management and guest services and food ordering.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

The report surveys meeting planners from all over the world on their priorities for venue selection in a wealth of categories, including meeting space design, technology, food and beverage and social impact at small to midsize business events—the largest part of the industry overall, but also the most underreported.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Launched on last month, the Moët & Chandon Suite at the Kit Kat Club offers unforgettable hospitality to intensify the enjoyment of Ambassador Theatre Group’s and Underbelly’s production of CABARET , the award-winning show that remains “the hottest of tickets” (Vogue).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. VR in F&B.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Donate floral arrangements and decorations to group homes, shelters, hospitals and schools after your event. Set up a composting collection program for any food and organic waste generated. Plan ahead.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Bringing 18 years of entertainment and hospitality experience, Bailey enters the new role after serving as vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Cofelice was most recently complex director of sales and marketing at Davidson Hospitality Group in Snowmass Village, Colorado. John D’Angelo. Charles-St. Charles-St.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2022

On the other hand, 58 percent of respondents expect their costs for food and beverage to be at least 20 percent higher in 2023, while 55 percent expect the same with audiovisual costs and 30 percent say so about guest rooms. Just 34 percent say it is almost certain that they would not have to pay for meeting space.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. Parties require the same event planning skills required to host any other type of group gathering.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

With 25 years of experience in hospitality management, Palli has held multiple leadership positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, including night manager, duty manager, front of house manager, revenue manager and more. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort. Peter Palli.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Meetings and Events Trade Press Honored at Inaugural Event Hosted by Caesars and MPI On Oct. Besides recognizing each one of you, we have made arrangements for a scholarship donation to the hospitality college at UNLV.” Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation. Where’s the Plastic?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

That’s why we pioneered Hilton EventReady with CleanStay , designed to provide curated solutions for every step of the event planning process. Inspired, Innovative Food & Beverage Solutions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

That’s why we pioneered Hilton EventReady with CleanStay , designed to provide curated solutions for every step of the event planning process. Inspired, Innovative Food & Beverage Solutions.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. Want to learn how to plan an outdoor event that attendees will love? Find a great outdoor event venue.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO. Planning Pod removes the frustration and risk from this by auto-populating information in key documents and areas from other areas or documents where that information was updated. Which leads right into…. Eliminate double entry.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. These events also tend to be smaller, more relevant and therefore more engaging to the individual.

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Eventinterface

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Before you jump headfirst into your event planning, it’s important to note that memorable company events don’t just happen. If you don’t want your next event to prove highly forgettable, you must be inch-perfect with your preparation, you must be extensive with your organization, and you must be laser-sharp with your focus.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Understanding Your Healthcare Audience The first step in planning any successful event is gaining a crystal-clear understanding of your target audience. Ask yourself these key questions: Who are the key stakeholders for this event? Once logistics are set, start promoting your event. What are your measurable goals?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

of meeting and event space. A 25-year hospitality veteran, Romane has held roles in sales, marketing and resident and hotel management. Flanz brings 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales and has held roles in revenue management. Corporate event planning company PRA appointed Kelly global sales director.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

That’s why we pioneered Hilton EventReady with CleanStay , designed to provide curated solutions for every step of the event planning process. Inspired, Innovative Food & Beverage Solutions.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 20, 2021

But this year, in-person experiential holiday programs roared back to life in the shape of festive pop-ups, takeovers, charitable activities, installations and hospitality initiatives. Amazon (@amazon) December 4, 2021. Over the summer, KFC invited brand fans to “chick-in” to its House of Harland pop-up hotel. JOHNNIE WALKER.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets. in the last year.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 30, 2017

You might be asking yourself, “How do I get into event planning”? Allow me to let you in on a little secret: there isn’t one tried and true path that magically leads you to a career in events. But, there are several steps that you can take to kickstart a career in events today. Do you have retail experience?

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Eventory

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In the hospitality industry, this is as much important as in any other. Check our list to see where you can learn the hottest hospitality trends for 2019. The dream of many entrepreneurs is not only to create something new, which corresponds to the current needs of the consumer of hospitality and hotel services.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Increasingly event participants are asking for organic, locally sourced food & beverages. Still, one main concern most businesses have about sourcing food locally is the cost. This is the hospitality industry after all. Here are our 5 ways to save when incorporating small business into your purchase orders.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

What does an event planner do, exactly? In this article, we break down what event planning is. We look at the duties, skills, and experience required in professional event planning, as well as a variety of planning specialties. – Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events, inc. Collaboration.

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

Snapsight’s seamless integration ensures accessibility for all, empowering attendees to continue learning beyond the event. By taking an AI-driven approach that automates the tedious aspects of event planning, Nowadays are making the planning process accessible and efficient for both professionals and non-professionals.

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Eventinterface

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Before you jump headfirst into your event planning, it’s important to note that memorable company events don’t just happen. If you don’t want your next event to prove highly forgettable, you must be inch-perfect with your preparation, you must be extensive with your organization, and you must be laser-sharp with your focus.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Popular event vendors and why we recommend them Vendor needs vary by event, fluctuating with event size, attendee count, budget, and other vital factors. While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Dianne says that understanding your target audience’s needs, your competitors’ price points and your cost of operations (overhead, mortgage/rent payments, staffing, food and beverage costs, utilities, cleaning, out-of-pocket rentals, etc.) Are you charging enough? So you should invest more there,” suggests Michael. “If

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The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

It is no secret that events can produce much waste, from name badges and printed programs to signage and décor. However, nothing compares to food waste. Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” What is food donation? Start early!

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Event revenue types. The budget consists of three primary revenue streams for event planning: revenues, expenses, and net income or loss. Revenues represent money coming into the event or organisation through an exchange of money for services or goods. Food and beverage sales. Corporate hospitality.

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Social Tables

MAY 22, 2019

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. Another fall-inspired food idea is packaged caramel apples or hot chocolate mix in glass bottles for guests to take home.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Piggyback onto another event.

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Brown Paper Tickets

MARCH 30, 2018

Festival event planning may not be the easiest item on your springtime to-do list, but with a few basics, you’ll be on the road to success in no time. When planning any event, start with the audience—who will be in the crowd? Keep your target audience in mind throughout the planning process. Book Talent.

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