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? Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

According to PCMA Convene’s 25 th annual Meeting Market Survey, organizers invest 7 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses into speakers and entertainment. Other than food/beverage and audio visual/production, it’s the third most valued investment of your attendee value proposition. Invest in Professional Speakers.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. If the hotel remains firm on the use of its AV vendor, the planner can elect to block fewer rooms or purchase less in hotel food and beverages to compensate for higher costs.

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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. Champagne has been the drink of royalty going back to the 1800s.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Mastering Professional Development Keys first entered the realm of meeting planning by volunteering at her church to organize meetings and events. Modern] technology spans every area of event management, including management software, food and beverage options, gamification and keyless hotel rooms,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. Local and Immersive. That’s the word from Lodging magazine. Say Hi to Hal.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Get in touch with a compostable food service for your food waste reduction. Set up a composting collection program for any food and organic waste generated. Food service.

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

VR support in events lets our ideas wander through new spaces and lets us continue to share the heart of meeting planning through the immersive experiences we build. The company has been redesigning the hospitality industry’s food and beverage scene for several years, and dinner’s the entertainment. VR in F&B.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With all the news coverage of “planetary health diet” —a set of guidelines designed to promote eating habits that are good for the planet and for our bodies—sustainable food is back in the spotlight. Wellness and eco-friendly eating aren’t just fads any more; they’re a crucial shift in the way we engage with food.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The world of food and beverage is one that allows planners to get really creative. Let’s look back at some of the year’s best food and beverage ideas for events. 6 Brain Food Snacks that are Office-Friendly. Serving Up 2016 Food Trends. 7 Super Snacks for Your Next Meeting.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. 6 Inventive Food Trends. In 2017, interesting new food and beverage pairings , from oysters and gin to sherry and fries, will emerge to compete with wine and cheese.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 24, 2017

When the afternoon hits and we reach for that third, nay fourth cup of coffee , it’s easy to overlook the full impact of the foods we choose. At a meeting or an event , sluggish attendees won’t be very productive , and neither will sluggish planners. Here are the best foods for reinforcing focus, memory, energy and an upbeat mood.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution. There are many reasons for the residual digital. Convenience and flexibility can attract more influencers, presenters and attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It encompasses two big rooms dedicated to teaching kitchen safety, equipment operation and maintenance, culinary fundamentals, several labs (baking, pastry, restaurant and beverage), an airy and ample event center, and a rooftop terrace.

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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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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. Figure Skating Championships).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Cocktail enthusiasts can find out how to make the alcoholic beverages from learned mixologists. If wine is more their thing, they can become vintners for a day and craft their very own wine or become a pairing expert by learning what makes the ideal wine and food combination.

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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! Look no further. gluten-free, vegan).

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The It Takes Two Package offers 20% off nearly all the resort’s amenities, including but not limited to food and beverage, spa services and AV systems. Groups under 50 people that book the Small Groups, Big Inspiration Package enjoy breakfast, lunch, meeting planning services and more, starting at $95 per person.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Although the fast food chain is conveniently located all over the state, if you’re busy in meetings, wouldn’t it be way easier for the restaurant to set up shop at the convention center? Meeting professionals can hire the In-N-Out Cookout Trailer to park on-site and bring the popular eatery to you. Well, good news!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2018

That is, if a historic organic ranch amid the oyster beds of West Marin, a Sausalito houseboat dinner event themed to Eastern European food and music and a tasty demonstration kitchen ready for hands-on cooking demos and team-building events in San Francisco’s North Beach will do. More : Best Food Truck Catering for Your Next Event.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

When it’s time to meet, attendees will enjoy spacious and modern meeting facilities that have been purposely designed, are equipped with the latest technology, and can accommodate gatherings of almost any size. Plan with Confidence. Plan with Confidence. Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall.

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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. Familiarization Trip , free or reduced-rate travel offered to meeting industry professionals to introduce them to an area, venues, attractions, vendors and suppliers. Banquet Captain.

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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?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Food trucks are fun, convenient, serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost of a sit-down meal, and are a great addition to any event. Koi Fusion offers Korean food with a twist. The company currently serves the greater Portland area and has plans to expand across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out. A separate mingling area—a social room with high cocktail tables, where people can relax and talk—is also essential says the hospitality consultant. Feed to Impress.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze. Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. According to Whole Foods, fungi are also emerging as an ingredient in soaps and hair care. But if you’re a tad late, don’t sweat it. Flower Flavors.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Break down every single item you will be paying for.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2018

The dedicated honey-making efforts of bees have been highlighted at hotels and resorts throughout the world in a vast array of ways, including hands-on activities, classes, spa treatments and foods. Hotel Wailea , Maui, Hawaii. Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii Island, Hawaii. Nanuku, Auberge Resorts Collection , Fiji.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating. Can the agenda be adjusted to fewer days or sessions, thus reducing hotel and food and beverage costs? With a few tools in your toolkit, seamless event planning is possible—and worth it. Travel Disruption.

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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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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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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 28, 2023

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. Ask if food and beverage spend above the contracted minimum could count toward the room block minimum. on the closing day of the meeting were at that particular hotel. Our quick save?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 26, 2017

Chris Ferrier Chris Ferrier will become director of food and beverage for Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia. Ferrier brings with him 28 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Hegarty will also serve on the advisory board of Pacific World with global manager director, Selina Chavry.

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