SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

billion for all manner of fees and surcharges, according to Bjorn Hanson of New York University Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com. Last year, the U.S.

Negotiating

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Sheaks, who deals with law in the restaurant and hospitality division, breaks down the force majeure process and points out the risks and legalities event planners and producers should be aware of when booking an event in a world recovering from Covid—where last-minute changes have become a regular, anticipated occurrence.

Contracts

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

Food and Beverage

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. Negotiation. Event planners must be skilled in the art of negotiation. The short answer is yes!

Negotiating

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Higher Food and Beverage Costs. Global crises, such as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have dramatically affected the costs of food and beverages. in the last year.

2023

MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic.

Hotels

MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. Creating Win-Win Situations.

Contracts

SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2020

She is going to be met head-on by the revenue manager, the food and beverage director, and possibly even her colleagues in group sales. Despite the misconception that the hotel sales team “sells the dream,” most hotel sales professionals entered the industry because of their desire to work in hospitality, not in sales.

Hotels

Eventinterface

JULY 14, 2016

Experienced hospitality sales and marketing industry expert, Jasmine Eldeen, shares her advice on how Meeting and Conference Planners can overcome the challenges of a seller and supplier market. How about having a craft bourbon table and allow the guest to create their own beverage? However, what makes me successful in what I do?

Food and Beverage

The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

However, nothing compares to food waste. Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” There are multiple ways to reduce food waste when planning an event. Despite better estimating, food waste is still likely. What is food donation?

Food and Beverage

SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

That could show up in higher prices for food and beverage (F&B) which you may expect, or in costs that are somewhat disguised. Challenging Staffing: The hospitality industry continues to struggle to attract, retain and train talented staff in sufficient quantities to meet demand. Are staff rotating roles?

Contracts

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. 2017 Hospitality Trends. and a leader in the hospitality industry, shows you what to expect in the coming year, including food and beverage trends, business insights and meeting and event predictions.

Meetings

MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

Then, potential buyers can contact the reseller and negotiate for the contract. Lisa Sommer Devlin, a meetings- and hospitality-focused attorney at Devlin Law Firm P.C. Planners can add photos to better describe the element for resale, and must provide the specific dates of the contract.

Meetings

Brown Paper Tickets

MARCH 30, 2018

Decide how much you can spend on performers, vendors and venues before going into negotiations so you don’t sink into debt. In the initial stages of festival planning, whether it’s food, music, art, or all of the above, determine your goal and start reaching out to groups or individuals you’d like to feature. Book Talent.

Food and Beverage

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Yet as more of the hospitality industry begins to offer similar programs, competition will inevitably spur evolution within these programs. Meanwhile attendees are putting more emphasis on food and beverage, forcing planners to get creative and make F&B a prime focus. Just take a note from the Beverly Wilshire in L.A.,

Hotels

Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract. If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional.

Contracts

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.

Contracts

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2024

The result: Less negotiability for meetings. However, it’s not just competition from other meeting groups that has planners in a tough spot as they negotiate contract terms for their 2024 events. From the wide view, the hotel industry should expect only a modest rise in demand (1.8 percent) and guest-room rate (3.0

Hotels

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. It also was the site for negotiations. People said, ‘If we have to do this, we will — but we cannot negotiate.

Negotiating

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

How shifting trends will impact meetings and hotels in 2017 was the hot topic debated by a panel of five meetings and hospitality leaders led by Dan Berger from Social Tables. This covered delegates’ expectations for personalization, right down to food and beverage, as well as keeping up with evolving technology and addressing security needs.

2016

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events. Get started today >>. Um, you wouldn’t (right?).

Venues

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. You can quickly and easily add estimated, negotiated and actual costs, track payments and payment due dates for each line item, and view remaining amounts due. food-and-beverage packages and variable pricing options. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management.

Food and Beverage

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

I’ve been in this industry for longer than I’d care to admit, and lots of fantastic people are creative and considerate, but for some reason Eddie’s thoughtfulness in finding me a second option and leaving a note taped to it really struck me as the type of hospitality we all should be striving for every day. Special Mentions. Laura Campbell.

2017

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Plan for guest engagement and hospitality. Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Food and beverage arrangements Marketing and promotion materials Event setup and breakdown schedule Make any necessary adjustments to the event master plan based on feedback from your team members. Strike a fair deal.

Event Planning

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing. The program covers various topics, such as choosing a venue, negotiating contracts, planning food and drinks, getting help with audiovisual equipment, and much more. Fee Structure.

Event Planning

Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

If you enter or change your event headcount, our system can automatically update anything attached to that number, including food-and-beverage quantities and invoice line items. One reality in the hospitality and event industry is that staff members come and go. It’s just another way our platform looks out for you.

Event Management

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

October The Event Planner Expo October 10 - 12, 2023 – New York, NY The Event Planner Expo is the leading trade show for the events and hospitality industry. travel exhibitors connect with travel buyers and media from more than 70 countries to endorse their products, negotiate future business and build lasting relationships.

2023

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Room setups are still requested to be socially distanced and we are offering food and beverage in a separate space with more room to spread out. Larger meetings of more than 100 are conventional meetings in execution, but with Covid safety protocols being followed (spacing, sanitation, food presentations). of meeting space.

Food and Beverage

Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Whether it is a live performance, art installation, sponsor activation, or a variety of food and beverage samplings, guests are excited about what they will discover. Toronto Taste is one of the most celebrated food events in the city. They partnered with Vitamin Water to create a “Lite Brite” Station. Use of Technology.

Food and Beverage

zkipster

MAY 5, 2022

Our meetings with luxury brands, agencies, airlines, arts organizations and event producers provided fascinating insights into the ways events, hospitality and doing business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are similar to the rest of the world, and what makes them unique. DANIEL DESSAUGES | CEO | ZKIPSTER. A view across The Palm, Dubai.

Hospitality

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. As every laboratory rat knows, food can create and reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?”

2012

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

These visionaries, entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, trailblazers and rising stars praised their fellow hospitality superstars, families and, in one case, cowgirl of yesteryear Dale Evans. In January, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the women in your lives who are making brilliant things happen every day. Rave Reviews.

2018

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Meanwhile, many venues who’ve been financially gutted these past months will still need to lock in guaranteed revenue to reserve dates and room blocks, resulting in a protracted contract negotiation process over cancellation and force majeure clauses. Hospital waiting rooms have every other seat blocked off.

Trade Shows

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

These visionaries, entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, trailblazers and rising stars praised their fellow hospitality superstars, families and, in one case, cowgirl of yesteryear Dale Evans. In January, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the women in your lives who are making brilliant things happen every day. Rave Reviews.

2018