MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Does your hotel contract make it easy for a hotel to relocate your business? If your hotel contract was written before or during the Covid pandemic, you’d better watch your back. If the hotel cancels, the group now has to submit a list of its actual costs to move, with receipts to prove it. “If

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. Hotels are raising rates for both leisure and group business as they are currently experiencing strong demand in many markets. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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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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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Olivia Isquith, Event Manager at Hotel Salem (part of the Lark Hotels group), knows this well, having worked in hotels that didn’t have a smooth system for managing event bookings and sales. Planning Pod can help.

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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. Local venues prioritise: Local sourcing: Many venues source food and beverages locally. Copyright: V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Our mission is to balance comfort food with the unique local flavors of Toronto, providing guests with a taste of the city’s culinary heritage.

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

This content was created collaboratively by the Grand America Hotel and Skift’s branded content studio, SkiftX. There isn’t a single definition of “luxury” for hotels and meeting venues, but attendees recognize it when they experience it. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE 1.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Food and beverage. Food and beverages. Depending on the venue chosen for the event, the type of venue, and location, sales of food and beverages may or may not be needed. Prices should be provided for any food or beverage items.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

So we thought we would offer an overview of the four best venue management software tools on the market as a good starting point for your research in determining which one best fits your needs. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO. Four Best Venue Management Software Solutions of 2021. #1

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

Cost buy-in certainly helps (if you’ve bought a plane ticket, registered and booked the hotel you’re far less likely to flake out), but some sort of emotional or personal buy-in helps lock people in for the long run. “If Content is key—early on—in how you market it—in order to even get people paying attention.”.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . This component includes everything – right from hotels, motels, hostels or any other setup which can provide sleeping rooms to the attendees.

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Event Industry News

JULY 2, 2019

by Louisa Watson, director of marketing, Wyboston Lakes Resort. The hospitality and event sector has to transform its thinking about food and beverage (F&B) to adapt to the way the latest generation fit eating and drinking into their lives. Street/festival-style food works well for them.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

In fact, 77 percent of marketers use experiences and events as a core part of their marketing strategy. But, as any marketer will tell you, events come with a price tag. And, depending on the event marketing benefits you choose to focus on, you may charge guests little to nothing to attend your event. Co-host the event.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”. Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

IHG HOTELS & RESORTS. IHG, the official hotel and hotel loyalty partner for the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships, is inviting fans to stay in a room at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in Manhattan where a meticulously curated tennis installation awaits. Bookings were available starting Sept. WILSON SPORTING GOODS.

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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. They are well-appointed, but not the most expensive in the market. It blows my mind that in brand-new hotels, they just aren’t functional. It’s a different vibe here than in Napa,” he said.

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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. Have a Balanced Budget.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. He will oversee hotel strategy to maximize guest and colleague satisfaction, service standards and financial performance. to Kansas City.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Maarten Beach Resort & Spa , Marriott’s first-ever international luxury hotel in Sint Maarten. He is known for his results-oriented expertise in hotel openings, leadership development and financial management. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. She has previously been executive director of Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Indonesia, F&B manager for Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, conference services manager for Riviera Palm Springs and more.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Austin Gardner Gardner is vice president of business development for Staypineapple Hotels Inc. Gardner has more than 13 years working in hospitality sales and marketing—specifically with independent hotels—most recently as regional vice president of sales for Oxford Collection Hotels. Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Fairmont Dallas appointed Searle director of food and beverage and Sous director of rooms. Jeff Carlson.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Throughout his career, he has managed numerous hotel portfolios and successfully led operations in various California hotel communities. In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2020

Many were still scrambling to adapt to a world where major hotel brands had cut their commissions by 30 percent, from 10 percent of sourcing to 7 percent. Hotel Stimulus. We need a stimulus from the hotel community to prod organizers to book these events for the future, knowing the uncertainties of the market,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has held several leadership positions with Marriott International, including director of sales and marketing, account executive, senior sales executive and director of group sales. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Ryan Hink and Aaron Losch Ryan Hink (left) and Aaron Losch (right) Hink is director of food & beverage at Durango Casino & Resort. With over a decade of experience leading Las Vegas hotels and restaurants, Hink is well-equipped with extensive knowledge of the Las Vegas culinary industry.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We’re really hoping to connect with consumers, locally, in this Texas market as a way to localize our national and global Coke music campaigns. ” –Ryan Keen, Senior Marketing Manager, Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds was designed to provide “different types of value” for multiple aspects of Coca-Cola’s business.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Anya Buitrago Hotel La Compania in Casco Antiguo, Panama, named Buitrago director of sales and marketing.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales). Gifts in kind (actual fair market financial value). Number of People.

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IMG

AUGUST 25, 2023

From the luxurious charm of bougie hotels to the edgy appeal, and everything in between, these venues are sure to make your occasion truly unforgettable in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles. The post 12 Perfect Venues in Los Angeles for Your Next Holiday Party first appeared on Innovate Marketing Group, Inc.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. 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. The Rise of Energy Costs . in the last year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Meeting planners can save both time and budget by leveraging the hotel’s suggested menu rather than outsourcing food and beverage.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A recent global business-travel forecast details the factors affecting airfares as well as guest-room rates and costs for event elements at business hotels. That might also be the case on the hotel side as well. hotel prices. Nearly flat airfares might leave more money available for other meeting-related elements.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. Tracy Barr, director of sales and marketing, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles. Sara Malloy, director of hotel sales, The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2023

He began working with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica as travel sales industry coordinator. Hanna previously worked at Marriott IndyPlace in Indianapolis, where she worked as market director of catering sales. Before this L.A.-based

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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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