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.

Education 79

Education Meeting Planning Food and Beverage Meetings 79

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 95

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

That could show up in higher prices for food and beverage (F&B) which you may expect, or in costs that are somewhat disguised. For example, a “resort fee” may be called a “destination fee” or “service administration.”

Contracts 98

Contracts 2024 Food and Beverage Hospitality 98

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. 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. Budget control is being exercised [two mentions]. •

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage 2017 Risk Management Insurance 67

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing. Additionally, you must have 25 hours of continuing education credits related to meeting management or event planning. CMP certification is now recognized as a global standard of excellence.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. This enables organizers to devise backup plans, forge partnerships, and negotiate favorable deals with vendors to ensure that the event stays on track throughout planning and execution. Whereas, starting too late can mean less options and premium rates.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. Hotel negotiations.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91