Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The demand for the convenience and flexibility of virtual events isn’t going anywhere,” he said upon the release of the company’s “ Hybrid Event Planning in 2022: The Complete Guide.”. Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution.

Meetings

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.

2017

MeetingPool

APRIL 27, 2017

Some of the latest tech can also make managing food and drink service at your next event easier, allowing attendees to enjoy their preferred snack or beverage without hiring substantial amounts of extra staff to make it happen. Automation isn’t just relegated to standard business operations.

Food and Beverage

Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Define the focus of your event.

Food and Beverage

The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating. Generally, these are major line items when producing an in-person event and rising prices can significantly affect the bottom line. With a few tools in your toolkit, seamless event planning is possible—and worth it.

Meeting Planning

Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

Event Planning

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

Food and Beverage

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

Food and Beverage

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. The executives especially enjoyed getting out from around the table to meet and mingle with each other in a unique setting. Walt Disney said it first: “ It’s a small world.

Food and Beverage

Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Now event planning companies are learning that airlines are looking at adding extra fees for their preferred seats. As an airline spokesperson indicated, we got used to the menu add-ons in the food and beverage industry and now many customers are content with airline add-on fees. Flying days.

Transportation

SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

What type of event are you holding? If it is based around food and beverage, a museum may not be your first choice. Is food prohibited in certain areas, will Wi-Fi be difficult to access and is your event centered around speakers or does if mainly offer networking opportunities? What is your top priority?

Venues

SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2017

The traditional lime, salt and tequila combo will get any fiesta going, but these Mexican-inspired cocktails will add a little more flair to your event. Although paloma has tart undertones similar to the margarita, the bubbly beverage deviates enough to be own Mexican classic. Feliz Cinco de Mayo, salud! Ingredients. lime juice.

Food and Beverage

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more.

Meetings

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

And many of them use our fully compliant life science event platform and mobile event app to help pharma companies manage engaging HCP events. That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. It is not for commercial purposes.

Event Management

Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

But you’ve forgotten one important piece of the puzzle: how do you plan on engaging your attendees? Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Attendee engagement is just as important as the venue or food and beverage Click To Tweet. Social Media.

2014

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

When planning your party room setup, opt for high-boy tables instead of rounds and chairs to encourage conversation. Additionally, consider food stations or passing heavy hors d’oeuvres instead of a sit-down meal. Encourage additional movement throughout the room by setting the various food and beverage stations in different locations.

Food and Beverage

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Declining membership means a smaller audience for meetings and events. Event planning within a fundraising not for profit organization. Increased demand for hotel rooms and meeting space. Juggling two major job responsibilities, including meeting planning. Difficult volunteers. Executive indecision.

Contracts

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. We crave connection, and food has always been a means to create those shared experiences that people can remember. In short: Consumers are increasingly turning to mission-driven brands.

2016

Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

CVBs are the local experts, with comprehensive contacts and relationships with hotels, event spaces, service providers, and more. Here are just a few ways a CVB can help you (free of charge) to overcome challenges and make your meeting planning easier. Check out everything you need to know about this event planning deal.

Food and Beverage

Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 23, 2019

We created two rooms with a natural flow, food, and beverage on both sides. Sometimes events are out of your control, and you have to adapt , even if it’s not in the event plan. I was on-site in the beautiful Caribbean for a corporate group event. We opened the doors 15 minutes later than we had to.

Food and Beverage

Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. But what factors do you look for when selecting the best guide? Are printed guides better than online guides? Are they free?

Conference Planning

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning? What is Event Planning?

2023

Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

In one fell swoop allow them to: Register for your event. Identify any special food requirements. Purchase other items (VIP tour, networking event, clothing, books). Make sure your website has recent blogs, videos, and podcasts, highlighting your event. Book their hotel room. Commit to Sponsorships.

Sponsorships

Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. Our kitchen staff, led by Executive Chef David Hollands, is a leading force in repurposing food for the needy and recycling our excess. Figure Skating Championships).

Meetings

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. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

Trade Shows

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Plan well and prosper, friends! Plan well and prosper, friends! The 33 skills every meeting and event professional needs to master. A: Strategic planning. The most important piece of the meeting and event planning process is defining the strategy. Coordinate food and beverage services.

Meetings

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2018

A 30-percent drop in revenue will be devastating to the thousands of independent planners who serve association and corporate clients in the site-selection and event-planning process. adopted the same plan with Conferon. In just a few years, every other major hotel chain in the U.S.

Site Selections

Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And since the #EventIcons podcast is all about talking about the hottest topics in the events industry, we brought on a special guest who specializes in all things event safety and security. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest!

Food and Beverage