Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

It is the go-to beverage for toasting the new year. As New Year’s Eve plans already start to fall into place, here are some of the best alternatives to spice up any gathering. When it comes to scratching the need for something tart, nothing manages it quite like grapefruit. Grapefruit Ginger Mocktails. Champagne Floats.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., These exhibitions have managed to fully incorporate immersive and interactive VR into their marketing and events—and it has enhanced their goals and their means to meet them. VR in F&B.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 21, 2018

Register for “Banquets and Catering: An Insider’s Approach to Food and Beverage” Have you ever wondered how can hotels charge $120 or more for a gallon of coffee? Speaker Bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Pritzker Award for Excellence.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting. Do you know the single most effective tool in waste management at events is planning ahead? You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Recycle food and beverage containers as much as possible.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. Our kitchen staff, led by Executive Chef David Hollands, is a leading force in repurposing food for the needy and recycling our excess.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? Find out how the venue managed during the height of Covid. Other things it says to do follow.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas. Feed to Impress.

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MeetingPool

APRIL 27, 2017

Some of the latest tech can also make managing food and drink service at your next event easier, allowing attendees to enjoy their preferred snack or beverage without hiring substantial amounts of extra staff to make it happen. Automation isn’t just relegated to standard business operations.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 22, 2017

Food production has the largest environmental footprint of any human activity, according to data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). 40 percent of food is wasted through the supply chain, including the hotel industry. By becoming a part of this initiative, these hotel groups are showing their commitment to limiting food waste.

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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. A CVB publishes events calendars, news, and a directory of accommodations, for visitors, meeting planners and travel agents. Banquet Captain. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2018

In a new study conducted by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in conjunction with restaurant consulting company Dinova, 51 percent of millennials surveyed responded they eat fast food while traveling, whereas 51 percent of Gen X-ers choose fast casual dining and Baby Boomers elect for upscale casual. Dining and Cents.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

And if those don’t work and registration/rooms booked remains lower than anticipated, see what ancillary meetings can be booked in existing meeting space to help drive attendance. If the hotel is willing and able to resell some meeting space with a small block of rooms, this can lessen some of the attrition. Our quick save?

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2019

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has been particularly adept at creating event sponsorships that enhance experiences for guests in meaningful ways. But the expense for food and beverage at events can be a steep one. “How to manage all of the products and the planning.”

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s no secret that the life of a meeting and event manager is stressful and challenging. There are two gears for nearly every meeting and event manager: extremely busy and “it’s 11 p.m. It’s one filled with meetings, conference calls and advance planning for the next event. Let us know.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest!

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SmartMeetings

JULY 26, 2017

Erica Hegarty Pacific World, a global destination and event management company, announces the promotion of Erica Hegarty. Hegarty will also serve on the advisory board of Pacific World with global manager director, Selina Chavry. Hegarty will also serve on the advisory board of Pacific World with global manager director, Selina Chavry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Louis Union Station,” Todd Hotaling, vice president of revenue and marketing at Lodging Hospitality Management, says. Newest food and beverage attraction is brewpub Imperial Beer Co. Add the history and splendor of the station itself, and the location becomes hard to resist. There is a magic to St.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. The executives especially enjoyed getting out from around the table to meet and mingle with each other in a unique setting. Walt Disney said it first: “ It’s a small world.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Similarly, the OVG360’s sustainability platform — called GOAL, which stands for Green Operations & Advanced Leadership — will include a forum to allow convention managers and staff to collaborate with other “like-minded operators, vendors, and sponsors who are committed to operating more sustainably,” according to OVG360.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

You’ll learn how to trace hotels expenses through food cost, beverage cost, setup staff and culinary personnel. Learn how to negotiate specific monetary areas like room rentals, setup fees, bartender fees, service charges and many other areas to immediately improve your negotiations and maximize your meeting’s ROI.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

“With awards season each year, one of the requests we receive for incentive groups when they want to do a rewards program for their clients and employees is to recreate the glamour of the Oscars,” says Don Jacinto, the hotel’s managing director. “As Food & Beverage. 28) at Madison Square Garden. Floral Arrangements.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Being able to pinpoint what’s popular among attendees or navigate cutting-edge event management software makes meetings easier to plan and more engaging for guests. Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2017

Since venues typically have their own lighting system, speak with your venue manager to see if the lights they use are as energy-efficient as they can be. There are many ways for event planners to become greener, especially when it comes to food. To avoid food waste, avoid overestimating consumption. Ride-Sharing Systems.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

The MBECS were created jointly by Meeting Professionals International and the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council. A: Strategic planning. B: Project management. C: Risk management. D: Financial management. G: Stakeholder management. H: Meeting or event design. I: Site management.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out this testimonial for Lasso40 Founder and CEO Lucy Giovando Watts: “She has shown first-hand how a woman can go from planning logistics to starting her own event technology company.” How about this encomium about Fort Worth Convention Services Manager Paola Bowman’s nomination? Talk about a living role model.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

What I do: I am responsible for planning three midsize meetings a year and manage registration for our annual conference and exposition, which attracts over 8,000 attendees each year. I eventually got involved with marketing in addition to meeting planning and have fallen in love with both aspects of my job.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

“There are also indicators that the year could be very exciting, including new hotel and restaurant openings, emerging cuisines and beverages , more technology solutions to simplify business and raise the bar for marketing, and so much more,” Freeman says. Food City Of The Year: To Live & Dine In L.A.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

General Manager Michael Musarra announced the appointment of Marie Lanaud as director of catering for Fairmont San Jose, a landmark in Silicon Valley, California. Lanaud will be responsible for organizing and promoting food and beverage, while exceeding guest expectations and financial targets at the 805-room hotel.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? .

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

However, you might consider negotiating the prior year’s rates for services such as food and beverage. Secure the prior year’s pricing. One thing you can expect is for prices to increase each year. Just make sure the vendor doesn’t overcompensate in other areas, such as rental fees, to cover these costs. Take your time.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the most enjoyable parts of my role as corporate sales manager at The Abbey Resort on Geneva Lake in Fontana, Wisconsin, is collaborating with groups to plan their holiday events. When planning your party room setup, opt for high-boy tables instead of rounds and chairs to encourage conversation. Location is Everything.

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