Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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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. Finding an event company that is skilled at creating highly customized experiences, either in-house or with the help of their partners is an essential part of successful branding.

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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! We looked to see how we can incorporate that into our offerings for meetings and events,” he said.

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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. During the event, virtual information booths can answer basic questions from attendees.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

The same can be said for event planning. If you try to create an event that makes all audiences happy by including every idea and activity under the sun, then it doesn’t have any clarity and won’t resonate with anyone. Step 4 – Assemble a crack team of event professionals.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort. Nick Vournakis and Derek Sharp.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. How do you plan a sustainable event? The four principles of event sustainability On average, events create nearly 2.5

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While the omicron variant dashed some organizations’ event plans at the eleventh hour, the brands that were fortunate enough to activate this season delivered creative work that just might spark inspiration for your 2022 events. CHASE x SOUTHWEST AIRLINES. That’s where the More Perks Café came in. JOHNNIE WALKER.

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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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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. This ensures your event doesn’t conflict with employees’ personal holiday commitments or travel plans.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. With attendees no longer limited by travel costs or schedule conflicts, you can reach all over the world to find attendees.

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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. A retro holiday party is a perfect counterculture winter event theme.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Thompson was most recently vice president of event marketing at National Urban League (NUL) for 12 years and has held management positions in corporate event planning at SAP America and Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS). Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs appointed Loomis director of restaurants, bars and events.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options.

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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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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.

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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.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

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. A retro holiday party is a perfect counterculture winter event theme.

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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. Food-and-beverage management with custom item and package templates.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Allocating funds appropriately ensures that essential elements are prioritised without unexpected financial overruns throughout the event planning process. Choose the Right Venue The venue sets the tone for your event. Select a location that aligns with your event’s theme, purpose and is accessible to all attendees.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Also, you should choose a venue that has sufficient parking in case some of your conference guests choose to travel by car. Ideally, include a question about transportation preferences on the registration form or a pre-event survey to get an understanding of what to expect. Inquire where the food and beverages are coming from.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Say your event budget covers just the essentials, and you’d really love professional photos. Reach out to your favorite local photographer and ask them to provide their services in exchange for promotion at the event.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Great food, great wine, and the greatest people. ” – Melissa, Lustre Events. Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique. “Carmela and Gilad’s gorgeous, lakeside cottage wedding was definitely one of our favourite events from last season! ” – Tamara and Michelle, Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

When you calculate flights, hotel accommodation, food and drink, ground travel, accommodation, and the energy it takes to host such a mammoth television production to 161 million viewers, you are talking big numbers.”

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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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.

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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.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

The theme should feel authentic to attendees while getting them excited about your event programming. 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.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps that every virtual event planner should take to put on a successful event. From setting event goals to event production to post-event outreach and everything in between, you’ll learn what you need to delight your audience and simplify the event planning process.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Here are some tips for managing corporate event planning across multiple teams and stakeholders: Create a master project plan with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely. For starters, attendee safety will be at the forefront of event planning when it comes to the live portion of hybrid experiences.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Remember to include the direct and indirect event expenses necessary to make your event a reality. Common expenses include: Venue rental Decoration Marketing Guest speakers Entertainment Merchandising Food and beverages The list above is a good starting point, but every event is different and brings different expenses.

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 2, 2021

To accomplish this, the event will use the Smarter Shows – Safer Shows event guidelines. These guidelines provide various protocols for social distancing, pre-event safety communication, special food and beverages, additional staff, and much more. We know what works, but it all comes down to a good plan.

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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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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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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc.

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