Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The biggest challenges were linens (85 percent said they couldn’t get them and 77 percent said the cost had gone up), cleaning supplies (72 percent said they were not readily available and 79 percent said the cost had increased) and food and beverage suppliers (availability was a problem for 76 percent and cost was an issue for 77 percent).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

She now will spearhead efforts to market and sell the Baton Rouge area with a focus on state government/public administration, state government associations, nonprofit associations/social service associations and military/veteran organizations. Read More: Smart Moves in St.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Martin also spent four years as a senior specialist meeting planner and administration and governance specialist at American College of Rheumatology in Atlanta. Shafi is director of operations for the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland , and Salinas is now the hotel’s food and beverage manager. Stacey Kokosinski.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Olmstead previously served in managerial and food and beverage positions with InterContinental Hotels Group, working at the brand’s properties in San Francisco, Chicago and New York. Early in his career, the Hawaii-native worked in restaurants in Honolulu and San Francisco before getting into the hotel business.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

The community engagement was inspiring as local government and elected officials were supportive of the event and encouraged their constituents to come out to the show.” Modern] technology spans every area of event management, including management software, food and beverage options, gamification and keyless hotel rooms,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

We need time to review your goals, dates, estimated headcount and flow of the event in order to create banquet event orders that reflect desired room arrangements, food and beverage menus, agendas, break schedules and more. A rule of thumb is to provide pertinent details to the venue at least six weeks in advance.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Loercher will fill the role of embrace program manager, in which she will engage the community, businesses, nonprofits and government in the principles of regenerative tourism. Morascini brings experience in both corporate and agency marketing and brings with her a passion for writing, art and the environment.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What will happen to my deposit if I need to cancel due to government restriction or anything else outside of my control? Is your cancellation policy different for government-mandated cancellation versus any other type? ELI recommends knowing about a venue’s cancellation policy as early as possible. Questions to ask your venue follow.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Further details have been revealed about Ricoh Arena’s plans to enhance its conferencing and exhibition facilities ahead of the Commonwealth Games after receiving multi-million-pound Government funding.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

It is crucial to establish what the impossibilities are, “Like, ‘the government is telling me I cannot open my doors, or ‘I cannot have people indoors.’ Take the space to reference the virus strains and differentiate epidemic-related termination versus pandemic-related, as well as corresponding government regulations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Food has a key part to play in creating standout experiences for attendees, and it’s our job to ensure that it is not only delicious and satisfying, but good for the planet too.” We have more to do, but I am so proud of what we as a team have achieved so far.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Another bonus is that accommodation, meeting space, AV needs, food and beverage are all included in a quote, reducing planning time while still providing a fully curated luxury experience. Beyond Government Guidelines. View the 2020 Cruise Report Card by Friends of the Earth here.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Fairchild brings extensive experience at Hyatt properties and almost 15 years of experience in food and beverage and sales and marketing management. Loomis brings over two decades of hospitality and food and beverage leadership experience, previously working for Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows as director of outlets.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In case you haven’t had your fill of politics during this election season, let’s talk about government meetings. How much of your meetings and events business is government-based? Way back in our earlier history, government was a little bit stronger out in this area. come to specialize in them? It worked out for us.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

government and chief executive officer and general manager at Walter E. Bringing 30 years of hotel and food and beverage management, Roy most recently served as Hilton Boston Logan Airport’s general manager. Washington Convention Center. Roy joined Atlanta’s Hilton Anatole as its general manager. Kelly Gertino.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With both charming history and exciting innovation, SF attracts writers San Francisco has long inspired writers, musicians, artists and other creative types to flock to The City by the Bay and relish in the fog, the food and the diverse culture. If you don’t know what to say to someone, you talk about the food.”

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2020

The guide also shares advice on how venues can maximise their available spaces whilst ensuring that delegates can practice physical distancing as well as ideas on how to work with food and beverage, how to carry out site tours safely and how to structure their pricing.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Reflecting on 2023: ESG has become essential and sometimes decisive in the tender process Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations took centre stage and have been woven into tender processes’ becoming a deciding factor, signalling a new era in decision-making dynamics. Here’s what we’ve concluded.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 24, 2025

PCMA’s new Head of Global Sustainability Tanya Popeau has worked with a wide range of global corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions. In February, Tanya Popeau joined PCMA as the global head of sustainability. 17 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 17 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Depending on the venue, they may need to bring their own source of heat (like propane grills), tents to keep out of the sun, and equipment to keep food cool and safe. If there won’t be any refrigerator access, choose simple foods that can be out for the duration of the event. Get the right permits. Know the rules.

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EventMB

MAY 31, 2022

Simply asking the hotel or venue if they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other equivalent government regulations is far from enough, according to Evans. You need to ask the properties a lot of questions about their food service, which is even more important now with Covid and the lack of staffing,” she said.

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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. Diagram your Halloween party with ease.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

We look for evidence of procedures and governance behind their sustainable activities. Do they cover core areas: key areas e.g. energy, water, waste, travel, purchasing, suppliers, food & beverage Do they align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals? How are they communicated?

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Through the Baden-Württemberg International initiative, government, academia, and industry work together to anticipate the ‘next big thing,’ making the region increasingly attractive for businesses and investment and supporting internationalisation. Local venues prioritise: Local sourcing: Many venues source food and beverages locally.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 20, 2024

After WWII, governments poured funding into research and “they convened ‘peer reviewers’ to ensure they weren’t wasting their money on foolish proposals.” See Breaking From Convention below to find links to the responses, curated under three categories: Structure and Programming, Exhibits, anf Food and Beverage.)

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2020

Moravej, an entrepreneur and registered nutritionist who formerly operated a clinic, was betting that if students cooked and served locally sourced food at imaginative pop-up events, they — and the public — would learn about nutrition and sustainability in ways that were likely to make an impact. Food is a great connector,” Moravej said.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Food & and beverage suppliers. Food and beverage (F&B) suppliers play a significant role in most events.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Specifically, housekeeping and food & beverage are the areas where shortfalls are presently the greatest. Unfortunately, current law prevents them from legally working for at least six months, forcing them to rely on assistance from local governments and communities.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Here are highlights.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 29, 2024

Craig added that “union activity is picking up, which raises costs, and some local governments are actually dictating how many rooms housekeepers can clean each day, which means we need more of them.” Also, group food and beverage contributes about as much profit as guest rooms.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues. These kinds of things can explode.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

The plan was for the two markets to exist harmoniously together, which proved a great success – with food and beverage spending doubling over the summer period. Government policy and strategy must change to represent climate change as both a climate and humanitarian crisis, but also as an economic crisis.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 16, 2022

The key sectors that are ripe for rapid innovation were identified as food production and service, venue/hotel design and mobility. The minuses: Current industry, business, and government commitments and skills levels are inadequate for the scale of the challenge, the report’s authors said.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

part of the food and beverage proposition at the venue, carefully curated menus will feature seasonal ingredients from the Knebworth estate, grown within the vegetable and herb gardens, as well as Knebworth’s own venison.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 18, 2023

General Services Administration has released the fiscal year 2024 per-diem rates for government travel in the continental United States, with the standard reimbursable lodging rate rising from $98 to $107 for FY ’24, which begins on October 1. In Denver, rates ranged from $162 in winter to $199 in other seasons.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Government meetings and events. Planning meetings and events for government contractors or federal groups, for example, requires a vastly different skill set that planning destination weddings. . Corporate meetings, seminars, and retreats. SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, Fraternal). Large conferences.

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