EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

There isn’t a single definition of “luxury” for hotels and meeting venues, but attendees recognize it when they experience it. Moreover, 80 percent of Freeman’s respondents say first-hand accounts from attendees are their most trustworthy source for event information. Photo Credit: Salt City Event Co.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

meetings & events and the “Eating at a Meeting” podcast, has some suggestions for cutting F&B expenses that you might not have considered. And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • First, ask them which food functions they are attending. Have you tried them all?

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 24, 2022

From ticket-pricing to providing added value, and from building a community to identifying collaborations, we meet three creators who host their events at F&B (food and beverage) venues and ask for their best practice advice.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Events are coming back but planning an event looks nothing like it used to. Venue and governmental regulations keep changing. Event budgets were the focus of part IV of our virtual series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events. Part I: Public health and event safety best practices.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Ahead of the United Nations’ International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, heart of London events venue, IET London: Savoy Place , has launched new sustainable menus in partnership with renowned caterers Searcys. For more information on IET’s venues and services, please visit: [link].

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2023

Tips to create a memorable F&B experience In the meeting and event industry, a thoughtful and robust food and beverage program can be the cornerstone of delighting guests, and is necessary to ensure the experience is both memorable and complete. Indian cuisine has also been a popular request this year.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 30, 2018

Here’s a powerful tool you can use to generate creative event designs. You can use this tool for every aspect of event design. Stylists working on the look and feel of an event often use it to stimulate fresh thinking about the venue, the décor, the lighting, the food and beverage, entertainment, and so on.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. In 2024, we’ll see more activity-based events.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

September 2021 — Are in-person events COVID safe? I strongly desire to be able to safely return to facilitating and attending in-person events. I have two broad concerns about Freeman’s summary of research “Inside LIVE: The data you need to navigate the Delta variant for events” on the safety of in-person events.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many restaurant owners today are struggling to avoid rising food costs eating into profits and hindering their overall growth. At Planning Pod, we’ve noticed an uptick in business owners asking for tips on lowering food costs while maximizing profits. Not sure how to calculate your food cost percentage for a specific dish?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. 1 – Planning Pod.

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IMG

AUGUST 25, 2023

Searching for venues in Los Angeles for your next holiday party can be quite an adventure. Whether it’s a holiday party or any other special event, we’ve curated a list of 10 remarkable spots that will captivate your imagination. But worry not, because we’ve got you covered!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. And this, of course, includes venues! Answering Hybrid Needs.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 17, 2020

Let’s set aside the significant issues of whether attendees can: safely travel to and from events; be housed safely; move around an event venue while safely maintaining social distancing; and. The challenges of providing safe travel, accommodations, venue traffic patterns, and food & beverage all have to be overcome.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Pop-up events have been around for some time, especially in the retail sector and recently pop-ups have become increasingly popular among restaurants and art galleries. Pop-up events are very popular in the UK and interest is spreading to North America. What are pop-up events? By definition, most events are temporary.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. The support planners require from their venues increases tenfold in face of a hybrid future. Source: ESNS 2021.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Consequently, planners restrict the entire focus of creative event design to novel visual and sensory elements. Truly creative event design We are biased against truly creative event design.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

But even when our meeting venues are conventionally safe places, they may not feel emotionally safe for attendees to participate in what is going on. For example, they may model participation throughout the event , and allow participants to opt out of any activity. A comfortable physical environment throughout the event.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

This universal fear is the reason the meeting industry continues to struggle with incorporating new experiences into events. And another opportunity for providing meaningful new experiences at an event is missed. And here’s how to make it easier for attendees to risk having new experiences at your event. The alternative?

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Pop-up retail events - commonly known as flash retailing - are an emerging marketing tool used by brands to boost their sales. At these pop-up events, a brand will set up their products and services at a temporary location, and through event marketing, will hype these events as the ultimate place to be at.

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IMG

JUNE 14, 2023

If you find yourself swamped with responsibilities and in need of quickly planning an upcoming event, look no further. Here are some resources to refresh your event strategy. Discover the latest corporate event trends for the season that will continue to make an impact throughout the year.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Check out the event recap: This year’s show also drew 460 exhibitors.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Want to know the secret to planning a successful event? Let’s take a look at the nine critical steps of event management strategy that will put you on the path to event success. The same can be said for event planning. Or a fundraising event to collect donations and communicate your charity’s vision and accomplishments.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 16, 2020

As COVID-19 wanes and people begin meeting again, what should planners know about precautions venues must take to ensure clean, safe spaces? He offered insight into how venues can make sure their spaces are ready for meetings. Class 2: Someone in the venue has had recent contact with an infected person.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We should start by saying that venues everywhere have put in tons of work to be able to host literally any kind of event right now. Whatever you are planning — in-person, virtual, or hybrid — there is a venue that can help make it happen. What’s the A/V situation? And what it will cost.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Sustainable Foods. Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you can assemble the right food for the right attendee at the right time without budget overruns. Nine Ways to Meet Attendees Where They Are It shouldn’t surprise you that 25% of the average meeting budget is spent on food and beverage.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 30, 2023

When we released our food and beverage tools a couple years ago, those updates were carefully crafted through the process of interviewing real catering industry professionals who roll up their sleeves on the daily to serve people – and our latest launch is no exception. You asked, and we listened!

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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. Let’s dive in!

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Planning a corporate event? The secret ingredient to an engaging and memorable event is…drumroll please… the theme ! A creative theme brings cohesion to all the moving parts of your event — from décor, activities, catering, and more. But coming up with a corporate event theme idea is easier said than done.

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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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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Food and beverage party supplies. Invitations.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Want to learn how to plan an outdoor event that attendees will love?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you’re an event planner or other event professional who has ever wondered what a BEO is or why event pros need them, keep reading. “BEO” is an acronym for “Banquet Event Order” – but these event management documents are essential even if you don’t plan banquet-style events.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

A lot of planners dread planning events that include food (and beverage). It’s not that they don’t like the events themselves. It’s just that many planners are afraid that they’ll run out of food ( been there ) or didn’t stock that special beer that the company president likes (done that). near a meal period).

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