SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2020

Temperature checks, reduced occupancy and increased physical distancing in shared spaces—these were some of the protocols floated by hospitality partners and meetings professionals as they sketched out what a return to travel after COVID-19 shutdowns will require. Sanitation Ratings.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. The Advisor establishes the safety policies and procedures for the event but leaves the enforcement to your security team. #12:

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Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Entertainment 312

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Because of code, [having that meeting] is impossible, or impracticable enough to trigger force majeure ,” Sheaks said, drawing an example.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Major events, conventions and business meetings have also already been canceled or postponed until at least 2022.”. Wages are at an all-time high, Minges notes, and companies are offering benefits including health insurance, retirement plans and signing bonuses. Eight Tips and Takeaways for Pivoting From Virtual to In-person Events.

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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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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Like a sales meeting to train and motivate your sales force. Where would be the ideal location for these attendees to meet? Before you plan your first tasks or spend your first dollar, your event must have a singular purpose or goal that will drive all decisions moving forward.

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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. Participants discussed options for meeting agendas that will help ensure fewer people gather in the same place at the same time. Food and Beverage.

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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. We see it as an opportunity to help these clients see their business in a different way.”.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We are struggling to stay consistently engaged and motivated in the meetings and events hosted there. In the last Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats, participants focused on innovative and creative techniques to keep themselves, their co-workers and their meeting attendees engaged and excited.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Certified Meeting Professional , a merit one receives from completing the Convention Industry Council’s certification program for professionals in the meeting, convention and exhibition industries.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Contracts Negotiating 84

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Guests could sample two cocktails from the beverage menu, which included a coconut corn coquito, frozen smoke with charred Tostitos syrup and the signature Tost by Tostitos margarita. Agency: Dorothy) INVISALIGN Invisalign offered meet-and-greets and star sightings—and signings. Downs broke down scenes from the series.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. his building. He called it Bizly. “It

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Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

More often than not, food is the main attraction for event attendance. Click around, and embrace the food wormhole. . Our ever-growing database has 225+ food and beverage business owners from the DC and Baltimore metro areas. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! gluten-free, vegan).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz. Michelle Kemp.

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Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Insurance 130

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Then, be prepared to meet those needs as you put together your business plan and buildout plan.”. Dianne says that understanding your target audience’s needs, your competitors’ price points and your cost of operations (overhead, mortgage/rent payments, staffing, food and beverage costs, utilities, cleaning, out-of-pocket rentals, etc.)

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Actually, Morgan hired me on the phone before even meeting me! Great food, great wine, and the greatest people. Upon arrival to the private cottage in chartered limousines, guests enjoyed a refreshing, artisanal alcoholic slushy beverage provided by Sweet Ice Company. Photos Courtesy of Will Reid Photography. It was meant to be.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Now you have been tapped to plan an offsite for the executive team, a quarterly all-staff meeting or a new product activation. We asked some of the people creating meeting magic today alongside the massive influx of new meeting designers that have come to the industry since Covid for tips on what to ask your partners and when to get started.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

StraussCA

APRIL 14, 2022

Zoom meetings and virtual events are just a small part of the massive digital spike caused by the pandemic. For virtual events, the health and safety measures do not impact attendees, but they should be considered if you are meeting any speakers or moderators to produce the event. Feasibility. Networking.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 29, 2024

At a recent meetings-industry conference, hotel executives explained how their properties struggle to balance rising operational costs with competitive rates for meeting groups. Also, group food and beverage contributes about as much profit as guest rooms.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 9, 2024

Read More : Meetings MBA: Trust Each Other Multiple studies show that women excel in a key verbal communication skill that is essential for expressing needs, discussing terms and reaching agreements that satisfy all parties. Janice Cardinale is a Smart Women in Meetings Award winner and the founder of Event Minds Matter.

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Negotiating Food and Beverage Insurance Hotels 98

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For example, do you really need to hold that meeting off-site and in person? For board meetings and other smaller business events, is a virtual meeting an option? Yes, attendees are a bit tired of online events, but they are effective for short meetings to exchange information. Premium food options. Event-Tech.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Transportation Consulting 59

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Read on for 33 questions to evaluate when planning for the return of in-person events, curated from planners who recently completed our Pandemic Meeting & Event Design certificate course. What is the event need/goal, and must the outcomes be achieved by meeting in-person? What changes should be made to food & beverage service?

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Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Transportation 79

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

In addition to data about quantifiable things like the size, frequency, costs, and types of meetings, our Annual Meetings Market Survey also captures a wealth of data in the form of comments in response to a series of open-ended questions. Last week we published comments about the meeting industry’s biggest challenges.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We asked a trio of seasoned negotiators and only one, Cheryl Payne, a strategic partner with INNOV8 Meetings + Events in Las Vegas, had tried using AI to enhance the language and had this cautionary advice: “AI is not always right. It is still business brought to their hotel by my client’s meeting,” she reasons.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Some of the critical elements you should include in your budget are: Venue: both the rental cost and required insurance. Planning an event is difficult. Can you imagine the headache?

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Sponsorships Social Media Insurance Food and Beverage 91

SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. The post How to Use All-Inclusive Properties as Incentives appeared first on Smart Meetings. That is up to the planner.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance. Make your event as invisible as possible to the public.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Can event technology support the meeting objectives?

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Can event technology support the meeting objectives?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 11, 2018

In early April, Meeting Professionals International began promoting Going Local, a new certificate program. It teaches best practices for incorporating local food and beverages, culture and subject experts. DMCs are often able to offer choices meeting planners wouldn’t normally be able to have on their own, Lenington says.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Meetings, conferences and trade shows. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. Event insurance. Finally, you should consider whether or not you plan to offer event insurance through a third-party insurance provider.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. Some examples of timeline anchors include: A corporate client’s request to have a formal check-in meeting about the event two weeks before. They’re events that can’t be moved.

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Planning Pod

MAY 27, 2020

You might be able to work around some obstacles, but ideally, your event space must meet the basic requirements of your event. Get carried away on the dramatics and take advantage of the built-in stage and seating for your next meeting or conference. Choose this beautiful backdrop for your next wedding or work meeting.

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Venues Food and Beverage Insurance Sports 78

StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Food and Beverage Selections. To establish your budget, consider how to pay for everything, including: Venue rental and insurance (if applicable). Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Prepare a list of questions to ask vendors you meet. Ingredients: .

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Food and Beverage Contracts Entertainment Insurance 52

Master the Event

JANUARY 8, 2024

For a meeting planner it’s become part of the job. Many planners think that by covering disasters on an insurance disclaimer they’ve covered crisis management. While that may be true from a financial aspect, many would fail big time if an actual crisis occurred during their business meeting. Oh yes, crisis management.

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Management Meetings Food and Beverage Social Media 40

PCMA Convene

JULY 30, 2019

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

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