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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” Add-On Travel: Negotiate pre- and post-rates in the contracting stage. For example, we’re seeing higher food and beverage (F&B) costs with little to no discounts.

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Contracts Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 98

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Conversely, if you see an increase in costs, analyze your expenses to identify areas where you can cut back or negotiate better deals with suppliers. Operational efficiency is crucial for the long-term sustainability of your event or venue business. Negotiate better deals with your suppliers and vendors.

Food and Beverage 89

Food and Beverage Negotiating Sustainability Marketing 89

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. It also was the site for negotiations. See “Glasgow’s Sustainable Head Start” at the end of this story.) “We

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Negotiating Sustainability 2030 Government 98

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.

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Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

List your top three, non-negotiable activities you must complete before your head hits the pillow! With a clear intention, you tailor every aspect of the event, from décor and entertainment to food and beverages, to align with your goals. Provide bite-size food portions to sample multiple dishes and eliminate food waste.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Events 2023 97

The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

However, nothing compares to food waste. Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” There are multiple ways to reduce food waste when planning an event. Despite better estimating, food waste is still likely. What is food donation?

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Food and Beverage Hospitality Negotiating Contracts 52

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. A SUSTAINABLE MODEL. Along with space needs, clients input their particular requests — say, food and beverage, audiovisual, length of event — and can either book instantly, or chat with the venues to further tailor their needs for small meetings.

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Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The energy consumed for event logistics, such as heating, cooling, and lighting the venue, as well as the waste generated from food and beverage services, disposable materials, and promotional items, also contributes to the environmental footprint. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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SevenEvents

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We can offer a venue-finding service at seven events and negotiate with venues to get the most flexibility on your next event. 4 food & beverage. At number 4, we have food and beverage. 5 Sustainability. In a post-pandemic world, this is an important factor to consider when finding a venue for an event.

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Food and Beverage Venues Sustainability Negotiating 52

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

When you consider the industry, that should be obvious, but when the topics for a given issue range from technology and security trends to food and beverage and negotiating strategies, it can be difficult to remember that those things are only effective when they put the human element first.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

As an experienced event professional in food and beverage, Nick is familiar with in-kind sponsorships. So, the last F&B job I had I created a form for anyone who wanted to give their services in exchange for food. It’s all about negotiation. So I in-kind donated a lot of speaking engagements.” Xander agrees.

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Sponsorships Negotiating Food and Beverage Events 71

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. Sustainability – Hosting sustainable events is becoming increasingly important to the triple bottom line (people, planet, and prosperity). and transportation options.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money.

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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Portland, Oregon, is an excellent place for sustainable events. When negotiating your venue contracts, try to get free WiFi or, if not free, negotiate a more manageable price. It is all now in our phones, which leads into the additional benefit of advancement: sustainability. Orlando was built for conferences.

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Travel Transportation Contracts Hotels 78

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

When you consider the industry, that should be obvious, but when the topics for a given issue range from technology and security trends to food and beverage and negotiating strategies, it can be difficult to remember that those things are only effective when they put the human element first.

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2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 40

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Early-bird registrations are a great start, but the subsequent steps ensure sustained interest and higher participation: Conclude early-bird offer. Finalize catering-related details Finalize your food and beverage arrangements with the caterer.

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Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

This is a bit of a joke, but they may very well have expectations regarding food and beverage that you may be unaware of unless you ask. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors. A bit of negotiation is expected both on the venue’s side and with your stakeholders. Speaking of which.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40

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.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. As every laboratory rat knows, food can create and reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?”

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