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

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

You know how powerfully the food and beverage experience can shape the overall tone and success of a meeting. As attendees are seeking more unique and distinctive food experiences , below are my top recommendations for the most important elements to keep in mind when developing your next menu. Think Authentically.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

While Dominguez sees gas prices dropping, he also sees a slow down in growth around food and beverage prices. “We “When we see a slowdown, it’s the rate of growth that decreasing; it doesn’t mean that the actual pricing is going backwards.”. F&B Prices Are Impacted by War in Ukraine.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As a member of the 2022 cohort, Aviva Wolf a HI Hub Incubator program finalist created Shred, a fast casual eatery that serves healthy menus with fresh ingredients made to order using state-of-the-art food processors in order to eliminate food waste. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.”

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2017

Each year a new crop of buzzy ingredients and culinary novelties lands on food and beverage menus to tempt diners eager to try the hippest new dishes and drinks. The well-worn fashion maxim “Black goes with everything” also applies to the food world, where the results prove more bold than basic. Veggies in the Limelight.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 21, 2017

If you are considering planning an event in one of them, we’ve got the best food and drink orders ready for you. Food: Buffalo wings. If you’re in Buffalo, you better have this classic finger food. Food: Pulled pork and coleslaw. Food: Barbecue Nachos. Food: Butter Burger. Food: A slice of pizza.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

We’ve come up with some original ways to incorporate this food into your next event—be sure to try them before September’s chill rolls in! Watermelon can play a role in many alcoholic beverages. Watermelon Sangria. Celebrating my dress being done with @christine_noel_12 #37days #weddingdress #watermelonsangria.

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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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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

If it is based around food and beverage, a museum may not be your first choice. Is food prohibited in certain areas, will Wi-Fi be difficult to access and is your event centered around speakers or does if mainly offer networking opportunities? Tips for Alternative Venue Selection. What type of event are you holding?

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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

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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SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2017

Although paloma has tart undertones similar to the margarita, the bubbly beverage deviates enough to be own Mexican classic. Adding fruit juice, tequila and extra brine allows the spin-off it to identify as a Mexico-inspired beverage. Feliz Cinco de Mayo, salud! Its fizz offers a smooth and light tequila drink option. Ingredients.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In order to accommodate individual needs, customization will be necessary for food and beverage, giveaways, scheduling, and more. The option for customization evokes a sense of care and control. It allows people to feel that their particular needs are being acknowledged and met.

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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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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. For a growing number of planners, planning sustainable events is a priority.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Studies have shown that people tend to select healthier foods for themselves when purchasing them in advance, versus when selecting food they plan to immediately eat. Finding foods that accomplish all of the above aren’t as difficult as you might think. The same goes for the snacks you store in the office.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 12, 2017

Even though my mother is a doctor, not a meeting planner , she has endured quite a bit of stress and mayhem in her time, enabling her to impart some very valuable lessons that can be applied to meeting planning. At events, it can be difficult to resist all of the wonderful food and beverages on display.

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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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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also.

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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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