MeetingsNet

MARCH 12, 2021

One hotel exec’s advice for keeping an eye on the health of a conference venue. While meeting pros have contractual issues to consider (Read “ Can You Protect a Meeting if the Venue Goes Bankrupt? ”), there are also common-sense questions to ask and things you can do to check up on a hotel’s financial stability.

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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! And this, of course, includes venues! From creating broadcast studios of their own to offering monetary incentives, find out how venues are adapting to the hybrid future, and becoming hybrid venues in their own right! Source: PCMA.

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Venues Food and Beverage Financial Hotels 143

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Learn More Especially at hotels and convention centers in the top 25 cities in America (known as “first-tier” destinations), the costs for labor, food and beverage, energy, and other items have gone up between 20 and 30 percent over the past four years—far above the rate of general inflation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Innovative economic sectors Toronto is the driving force in key business sectors, including life sciences, technology, and financial services.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2020

When the going gets tough, the tough cut costs—at least in the financial and insurance conference sector, where budgets often are more likely to come under the scrutiny of regulators. More : Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less. Production knows the venues, and the processes and procedures they already have in place.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

How Concerned with Safety Is the Venue? What are the venue’s safety standards? Find out how the venue managed during the height of Covid. What is the Venue’s Cancellation Policy? ELI recommends knowing about a venue’s cancellation policy as early as possible. Questions to ask your venue follow.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

To begin building your budget, it’s best to determine what financial success means for your event and how you want to measure it. Let’s take a look first at how you can determine what financial success means for your meeting or event before talking in more detail about cash flow. Food & Beverage @ $35/person.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Clear objectives will inform every subsequent decision, from venue selection to program design and the impact on the audience. Set a Realistic Budget Develop a comprehensive budget that accounts for all potential expenses, including venue rental, catering, entertainment, transportation and miscellaneous.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s clear that our food systems will need to change — and change radically — if we are to safeguard the planet and feed a growing population. The good news is that new approaches, new partnerships, and new resolve — spurred on by the urgent threat food waste poses to the planet — are changing that. (Painting by Dennis Wojtkiewicz).

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2024

Book with Confident Especially at hotels and convention centers in the top 25 cities in America (known as “first-tier” destinations), the costs for labor, food and beverage, energy, and other items have gone up between 20 and 30 percent over the past four years—far above the rate of general inflation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2020

Those steps, and others, will be necessary to both reduce risk and assure transient travelers and event groups that safety is everyone’s top priority, according to more than 300 participants in the first-ever virtual Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats last week. Sanitation Ratings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food. When they find they are sitting next to the winemaker involved in creating the beverage in their glass, that is pretty special. It’s an elusive quality, but it’s also very down to earth.”

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Innovative Economic Sectors Toronto is the driving force in key business sectors, including life sciences, technology, and financial services.

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2004 Food and Beverage Sustainability Attendance Marketing 130

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. Financial value through Carbon Tax Rebate. Food and beverage events. Medical and Financial booths. Venues that don’t allow sanding or drilling.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Keep the energy high with movement breaks, social events, and local flavors like venue tours. Simple changes like providing attendees with reusable containers and utensils, minimizing printed materials in favor of digital, and reducing food waste enable events to model green best practices.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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. You’ll want to consider your venue, duration, number of attendees, furniture, food, etc.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2020

Attendee and employee comfort with risk will vary widely, as will the regulations for meetings in every destination and the sanitation protocols in each venue. For events where multiple rooms are used for a meal, speakers could be live-streamed across the venue. Food and Beverage. Groups within Groups.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Vantage Venues Inquire Now ( 19 ) EventSource.ca Reviews | 3 Blog mentions Vantage Venues is more than a beautiful venue in the heart of downtown Toronto with stunning skyline views and award-winning, locally infused food & beverage. Gardiner Museum Inquire Now ( 2 ) EventSource.ca

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Vantage Venues Inquire Now ( 19 ) EventSource.ca Reviews | 3 Blog mentions Vantage Venues is more than a beautiful venue in the heart of downtown Toronto with stunning skyline views and award-winning, locally infused food & beverage. Gardiner Museum Inquire Now ( 2 ) EventSource.ca

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IMG

AUGUST 28, 2024

From the thematic decoration mimicking a wintery, festive “Tinsel Town” to customized food and beverages that matched the holiday spirit, every element was carefully chosen to immerse attendees in a Winter Wonderland, right in the heart of a bustling city. Great lighting? Overpriced napkins?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. Let’s take a deeper look at what makes up a BEO. What Is a Banquet Event Order? How is a BEO typically used?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

But if you’re serving food and beverage at your event it’s important to keep in mind the type of venue, the timing and the menu itself. You just need to think about your food and beverage as you’re planning the event. You just need to think about your food and beverage as you’re planning the event.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Not everyone can commit to a five-day conference because of family, pets, daily work responsibilities, their own personal health, or the actual financial commitment needed by attendees. We’re finally being respectful of people’s time, energy, and other responsibilities. I’d recommend the virtual ticket is 30% less than the in-person.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples. One of our most frequent questions is what sets us apart from competitors, including Perfect Venue.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

After all, with the right sponsors, you’ll not only receive financial support but also: Establish valuable partnerships Enhance your brand visibility Add credibility to your event And so much more! Instead, try asking yourself: what part of my event requires financial support? The right ideas = the right sponsors. Going virtual?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages? What protocols do you have in place to ensure food safety and hygiene? There will also be plenty of food and beverage options for everyone, regardless of if an attendee is trying to stick to a diet and/or refraining from alcohol.

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StraussCA

APRIL 14, 2022

Is a hybrid option financially feasible? In-Person: An in-person event is typically more costly than a full virtual one, mainly due to the venue cost. This will include food and beverage for your attendees, insurance, and travel costs, just to name a few. Feasibility. Networking.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual corporate events.

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Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual events.

Corporate Events 156

Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156