Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

While Dominguez sees gas prices dropping, he also sees a slow down in growth around food and beverage prices. “We “When we see a slowdown, it’s the rate of growth that decreasing; it doesn’t mean that the actual pricing is going backwards.”. F&B Prices Are Impacted by War in Ukraine.

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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!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As a member of the 2022 cohort, Aviva Wolf a HI Hub Incubator program finalist created Shred, a fast casual eatery that serves healthy menus with fresh ingredients made to order using state-of-the-art food processors in order to eliminate food waste. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.”

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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.

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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.

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Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

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.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. Parallel , a partner platform that works in tandem with Bluewater as one, unified support for entirely virtual events, says it isn’t about “[replacing] real-world events,” but extending them.

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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.

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Transportation Event Planning Airlines Food and Beverage 40

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Get in touch with a compostable food service for your food waste reduction. Set up a composting collection program for any food and organic waste generated. Plan ahead. Food service.

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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?

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Venues Food and Beverage Sports Meetings 81

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

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.

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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.

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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.

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Food and Beverage Hotels Events Management 60

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?

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Conference Planning Conference Food and Beverage Contracts 40

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.

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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. 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.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

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?

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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.

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Contracts Food and Beverage Hotels Negotiating 69

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.

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Site Selections Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating 67

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

And, if you opt for a buyout for a private event, that prize desk can be transformed for gifting your lucky attendees, and that ambient lighting throughout the golf course can be customized to your branding, too! “The first thing we came up with was Hilton Meeting Packages. Where’s the Plastic? .

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2024 Food and Beverage Hotels Tourism 98