Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go. If you’re planning a conference, it’s very likely you’ll need to contract and negotiate a hotel room block for your attendees.

Contracts 126

Contracts Hotels Negotiating Food and Beverage 126

Coterie Spark

APRIL 22, 2022

Venue availability, room capacity, and nightly rates might seem like the only boxes you need to check off, but it’s the smaller, less obvious details that can become massive headaches. Once you finish searching for hotels, you also have to: Contact the venues. Synthesize your notes so you can pick a venue.

Venues 98

Venues Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels 98

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

At New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan, for instance, the $25 added to bills daily as an “urban destination charge” includes a $15 beverage credit at the hotel bar and a $10 food credit at the grab-and-go. I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com.

Negotiating 75

Negotiating Hotels Food and Beverage Contracts 75

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Obtain multiple bids.

Negotiating 65

Negotiating Contracts Food and Beverage 2018 65

Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. They also address practical needs, like letting attendees know all the essential details (like venue and time) before the event. Poor budget accountability. Too many decision-making layers. Underwhelming event agenda.

Corporate Events 186

Corporate Events Event Planning Food and Beverage Negotiating 186

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

By giving full consideration to the scope of your event at this stage, you have done the major groundwork for the planning process later on and have made it easier to make decisions regarding budgets, staffing and date and venue selection (which we will discuss next). Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date. First the venue.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Book vendors and venues for multiple events. Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road.

Food and Beverage 133

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Venues 133

Jujama

JULY 10, 2018

There are a few tricks to negotiating venue costs. We’ve tracked down some tips to help event organizers keep their venue costs as low as possible. However, if you truly have set a budget for your venue costs this allows you to quickly cut to the chase with a possible venue. Compare different venues.

Negotiating 54

Negotiating Venues Food and Beverage Airlines 54

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. Room setups are still requested to be socially distanced and we are offering food and beverage in a separate space with more room to spread out. guest rooms; 42,577 sq.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Venues Hotels Telecommunications 111

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. Food and drink lie at the core of a positive guest experience. Then you can really stretch your catering funds by: Making food experiential. Negotiate with vendors. Use food as entertainment. Click To Tweet.

Event Ideas 156

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 156

Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

Because costs are much higher, many event venues are much less likely to negotiate, hold you to attrition, and service is astoundingly low. My sense is that is a very bullying situation right now, so push back and take control.”.

Conference 246

Conference Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels 246

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Venue Rental. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales). Number of People. Entertainment. Average cost/attendee. $75.

Food and Beverage 153

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 153

SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. You may be surprised how down-to-earth their suggestions are.

Food and Beverage 86

Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating Financial 86

SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

They have the power to negotiate multiple concessions. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. This see significant savings.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating 2027 Contracts 2024 105

Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Venues play quite an important role while planning an event. Be it a symbolic or historic, events success can also be measured by the location and the love for the venue that attendees show! Event venue management for events has become a huge deal for the planners. Distance from the Venue. Venue Budgeting.

Venues 80

Venues Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 80

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management. Review event venue choices. Why food is the most important part of your event.

Food and Beverage 121

Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Whether you are planning an event for 10 people or 1000 people, you should think of ways to trade in the traditional conference room setting for cool event venues for your next event. You have probably noticed the rise in unique wedding venues such as Vineyards or breweries or rustic barns, highlighting the fact that people want different!

Venues 94

Venues Sponsorships Food and Beverage Hotels 94

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. You can’t have a successful event without A/V, and most venues won’t let you bring your own in, so they would seem to have you over a barrel. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating. Which leads to….

Negotiating 52

Negotiating Food and Beverage Meetings Contracts 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. They know their market inside and out—every special event venue, every caterer, and every entertainer.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Event Planning Education Venues 145

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels.

2023 122

2023 Food and Beverage 2022 Negotiating 122

SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost. Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with. Food & Beverage , used when talking generally about providing, well food and beverages.

Food and Beverage 84

Food and Beverage Meetings Contracts Negotiating 84

Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Food & and beverage suppliers.

Contracts 158

Contracts Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues 158

Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat.

Negotiating 39

Negotiating Hotels Food and Beverage Venues 39

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Most properties will negotiate for a lower price if they can lock in the business for two or three years. Food and Beverage. Modify your menus: It’s sad but true that food is often wasted at meetings.

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Speakers 88

Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Gratuities Minimums for food and beverage. Read More: Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 What To Leave Out Cohen has a few suggestions for the things you leave on the negotiation room floor of your contract: Your own personal liability for any issues caused by a guest, such as room damage, and noise complaints.

Contracts 98

Contracts 2024 Negotiating Food and Beverage 98

Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

The one decision that is likely to have the most significance is the venue you pick for your event. With the right guidelines, choosing an event venue can be easy as pie. When should you start looking for a Venue? There are three things you need to know before you start looking for an event venue. The Location.

Venues 79

Venues Insurance Food and Beverage Negotiating 79

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. Meanwhile, venue respondents reported that important pieces get lost in endless email chains and cross-functional work can get confusing due to a lack of alignment on priorities across departments.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. Source: American Express.

Venues 115

Venues Conference Food and Beverage 2014 115

SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

As soon as you know meeting registration is not meeting original forecasts: Negotiate with the hotel to release back some meeting space (if possible). See what the same venue would give you for booking again for the next year. Ask if food and beverage spend above the contracted minimum could count toward the room block minimum.

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 98

Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty. Having a clean venue is an element that contributes to the atmosphere and attractiveness of an event. Superb Sanitation Measures.

Event Planning 126

Event Planning Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating 126

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

. • Rather than group shuttles, ask attendees to use ride-share services like Uber to get themselves from the airport to the hotel or from the hotel to off-site venues. Reduce the need for shuttles by using off-site venues within walking distance , as long as you provide alternatives for attendees with mobility issues. Event-Tech.

Transportation 95

Transportation Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels 95

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Keep in mind that negotiation doesn’t have to be about lowering the price if you can get additional services thrown into a deal. hours,” says Huggins.

Financial 95

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

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.” Take a look at nearby venues. 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.

Contracts 98

Contracts Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 98

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?

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Hospitality Negotiating Contracts 52

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. The negotiation phase is a good time to ask the hotel partner for ways to save—by using the same AV set-up as an event pre or post to share set-up costs for instance.

Contracts 98

Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 98

SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2020

She is going to be met head-on by the revenue manager, the food and beverage director, and possibly even her colleagues in group sales. It’s not easy for planners to identify when this is the case, forcing them to follow up with additional questions, or to make a venue recommendation with insufficient and incomplete information.

Hotels 110

Hotels Food and Beverage 2006 Negotiating 110