Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re planning an event, do you keep it on-site (say the hotel ballroom, for example) or do you take a group off-site for a unique venue? That’s a common question that meeting planners address during the planning stages. The planner wants to ensure that each meeting that he or she plans is original. Transportation.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Explore available transportation modes, and ensure that people can easily reach the location by train, automobile, plane, or public transport. Ideally, include a question about transportation preferences on the registration form or a pre-event survey to get an understanding of what to expect. Conclusion.

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Eventinterface

JULY 19, 2017

So, if you are new to event planning, perhaps you’ve just recently graduated from something like your bachelor’s degree in accounting , and you haven’t yet had a chance to plan a big event, you are going to want to read on. Here we take a look at the basics when it comes to building an event budget.

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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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Attendease

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind this holiday season, knowing no balls will get dropped as the event gets closer. Now, let’s go over the ideal timeline for starting—and completing—your holiday party planning. If possible, do food tastings or meet vendors in person to get a true sense of what they can provide.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. How to prepare an event venue. Food and beverage.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Combine that excitement with winter comfort foods and activities that bring to mind favorite childhood memories, and you will have an unforgettable winter theme event. Food and Beverage : Set up a grilled cheese bar and tomato soup shooters. There’s nothing like transporting your guests to another decade.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Set a Realistic Budget Develop a comprehensive budget that accounts for all potential expenses, including venue rental, catering, entertainment, transportation and miscellaneous. Allocating funds appropriately ensures that essential elements are prioritised without unexpected financial overruns throughout the event planning process.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Event planning is full of surprises, which is why it pays to be ten steps ahead. Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Before you start planning. Download now.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 10, 2020

If handing out goodie bags or promotional collateral, ensure it’s made from 100% recycled materials and that the contents are useful to avoid items being discarded after the event. Consider Location & Transportation. The location and transportation of your event is a huge opportunity to cut down on your carbon footprint.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Combine that excitement with winter comfort foods and activities that bring to mind favorite childhood memories, and you will have an unforgettable winter theme event. Food and Beverage : Serve grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup shooters. There’s nothing like transporting your guests to another decade.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event. Print signage.

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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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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event. Print signage.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

SmartMeetings

MAY 26, 2017

The experience would not be what it is if not for the exquisite food, drinks, décor, and of course the swag bag. On May 21, lucky guests were transported via helicopter to a villa accessible only by chopper for a party hosted by David Unger and Champagne Armand de Brignac. Food & Beverage.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. A successful event requires thoughtful organization, creative vision, and seamless execution. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Set up a variety of cult favorite trucks and carts outside your office or event venue. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. Greet guests with classical music or jazz.

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Entertainment Events 195

Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Strategic Pre-Event Healthcare Event Planning Before diving into the logistics of your healthcare event, it’s essential to define success clearly. Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. What are your measurable goals?

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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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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In addition to outlining how much you have to spend on the event overall, breakdown the budget for your party into various categories, including: Venue rental Food costs or catering services Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages Entertainment Decorations Guest transportation Party favors. nuts or dairy).

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

A theme not only makes the event less expensive by avoiding decoration overload, but it creates a more cohesive guest experience. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. It’s important to satisfy guests’ five senses at any event. Better events, no stress.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

That was the message from Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events. She told the GMID audience that building out business events “means there will be constant change. Every meeting element—the budget, the agenda, the food and beverage, the production, all of it—will go through several iterations as the planning goes on.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. You may be surprised how down-to-earth their suggestions are.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

Venues and caterers will prepare BEOs for almost any size and type of event, from small parties and gatherings to weddings and corporate events to large galas and festivals. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order? Food and Catering. Beverage Service. Parking/Transportation. Venue and Room Assignments.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Ultimately, the goal of your event proposal should be to persuade the client that you can provide a successful, professional event. PRO TIP: Dream of a career in event planning, but don’t know where to get started? Is an Event Proposal the Same as an Event Plan? How Do You Write an Event Plan?

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 105

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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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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SpotMe Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Plus, it’s almost impossible to track events on a global scale. And that makes it tricky to monitor expenses, return on investment, and make sure nothing gets overlooked at the very start of the event planning process. It’s a crucial step that comes before the event planning process begins.

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Global Events Food and Beverage Management Events 130

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Read More : Beyond the Plate: The Art of Culinary Event Planning What questions should they be asking? What experience do you have catering events of this size and type? How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages? What protocols do you have in place to ensure food safety and hygiene?

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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It also helps to have this info handy when you begin planning the event. Plan better events, no stress Get Started Free Why do event planners need a site inspection checklist? A site inspection checklist helps event planners remember every little detail, no matter how small, when visiting a venue.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Prepare food, drinks, entertainment content, etc.,

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 19, 2018

Please rate the following aspects of the event: (Likert scale ranging from unsatisfactory to very satisfactory). Food and beverage. Sessions. * The aspects you include in this section can be altered to fit the details and type of event you planned. What did you like most about the event? Date and time.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Every detail, from lush foliage and animal-inspired props to ethereal lighting, was carefully designed to transport guests to an exotic and enchanting setting. Countless meetings were held with their talented staff and entertainment teams to ensure every aspect of the event was flawlessly executed.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 21, 2022

Even the study mentioned above lists caveats — it finds hybrid events can be more sustainable, but there are lots of factors at play including building energy use, travel, and food. The same study by the Cornell researchers also estimates the global events industry is responsible for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You see, quite often with larger groups the event planner is tasked with providing smaller meeting rooms as well as a meal function. Event planning for large conferences usually involves coordinating shuttle transportation. Today a lot of event planning involves sustainability.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’re planning a retreat in a different location, booking in the off-season could save your company a significant chunk of change on venue rental, hotel rooms and transportation costs. Allocate portions of your ultimate budget to cover different expenses: event venue, accommodations, food, transportation, and other event fees.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees. Can you imagine the headache?

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