Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution.

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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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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But within every type of venue or footprint the city offered were brand experiences —special events, one-of-a-kind photo ops, invite-only parties, one-night-only concerts and multiday activations that had people moving across the Strip, sitting for hours in traffic and standing in seemingly endless lines.

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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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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

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. As Ricarda’s | The Atrium is a larger venue, we opted to introduce a more intimate layout and divide the space in two.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

The one decision that is likely to have the most significance is the venue you pick for your event. With the right guidelines, choosing an event venue can be easy as pie. When should you start looking for a Venue? There are three things you need to know before you start looking for an event venue. The Location.

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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. Managing risk is particularly important in the financial and insurance meetings sector, and meeting planners play a key role in this process.

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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost. Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with. Food & Beverage , used when talking generally about providing, well food and beverages.

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Milestone Events Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There are a lot of moving parts that go into your perfect day- dress, colors, food, cake, guest list, etc. But the one that seems to stand out the most is the venue. Here is how to pick the perfect wedding venue that suits all your needs. The Essentials For How To Pick A Wedding Venue. How to pick a wedding venue?

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Planning Pod

MAY 27, 2020

What makes a unique venue? When it comes to thinking outside of the traditional party hall, there are a few criteria you should keep in mind for your new venue: functionality, accessibility and wow factor. Finding unique venues for your event. Depending on how bold you and your client are, venue options are practically endless.

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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

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. The venue space can be smaller, thus decreasing food and beverage costs, and other rental costs.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

For over 30 years Huston has been a leader in hospitality and food and beverage management. Now known throughout the Sonoma community as “the man who celebrates everything,” Brandon transformed what was once Vintners Inn into Vintners Resort, expanding and renovating its rooms, venues, restaurants and spa. Chris Caldwell.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

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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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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

What are effective strategies for communicating expectations and policies to all those involved in the event – including attendees, the venue, and all supporting vendors and suppliers? What should we include in our agreements about the venue’s responsibility to create a safe environment?

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

Bizly puts the four to five different systems a company has used — for venue sourcing and coordination, legal contracting and reviews, credit-card management and payments, spend-data analytics, and event-management services — all in one place. What we did was radically improve upon existing workloads with end-to-end products.”

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

If your client tells you to secure a venue by the end of the month, you can’t wait till next month to deliver a location just because it works better with your schedule. What other events are happening at the venue before or after your event, and how they might affect your schedule. They’re not flexible.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check venue availability and pricing. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check venue availability and pricing. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Location: Scope out a potential location and start getting event venue estimates. The earlier you finalize the venue, the better.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Increased registration fees and meal prices. Lowered meeting costs.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For a physical, in-person event, the event’s venue is arguably the most important element that will determine the event’s success. And yet, not only is choosing the right venue from so many different options available a huge challenge, but good venues are seemingly always fully booked, making things even more complicated.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

Then you'll definitely want to check out these top-ranking event venues! What began as a simple fort, built to control local Native American tribes, eventually blossomed into a bustling city with strong ties to the insurance, financial, publishing, and, of course, farming industries. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sloan sets her sights on the wave of fees now popping up at venues, hotels and resorts for things that were included in the past. Edwards asks that in case of an emergency, the venue p ay for the cost to move the group to a new venue plus a predetermined flat cancellation fee that the hotel has to cover for work to find a new venue.

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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. Ask the venue if there is anything special it is willing to do for your guests (remember to negotiate). That is up to the planner.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 7, 2024

As venue managers, you know that outdoor venues offer unique charm and versatility, making them popular choices for a wide range of events, from weddings and corporate gatherings to festivals and concerts. Here’s how you can help your clients maximize space and ensure smooth event management in outdoor venues.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 11, 2018

It teaches best practices for incorporating local food and beverages, culture and subject experts. Hardy adds, “We can secure the most interesting venues or locally-based entertainers—even the big names—for much less than planners could get. We really appreciate clients who share their true budget,” he says.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. If you are planning something that has a large luncheon or requires planning to a specific headcount, you’ll want to stop additional registrations before you place your final food order.

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Location and Venue. 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. Fresh Location and Venue .

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • Premium food options. Ticket insurance. MORE MEETING COST-SAVINGS I DEAS: Click here for the full feature or on a catergory below: Food and Beverage. For incentives, reconsider your agenda. Drink tickets. Upgraded seating.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 5, 2019

Alternative Venues 101. Museums are a type of alternative venue, which we define as a venue whose main purpose and design is for something other than events. This “invitation pull”, can result in higher attendance than a traditional venue. Ironically, food and beverage may not be allowed in the galleries where the art is.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

Another says that 59% of hospitality and food service staff won’t be coming back. Needless to say, this is a come-to-Jesus moment for all event venue, hotel and restaurant owners and managers, because it’s impossible to ignore what’s happening now regarding the employee shortage and stay in business. Learn more about our software.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

“So you know they’re able to go sit in on meetings with the AV team and with the food and beverages team and the venue team and see all the different elements. . “I think one thing that it has to be able to do is be cross-departmental”, he continues. That sucks.

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