Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Sustainable Foods. Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you can assemble the right food for the right attendee at the right time without budget overruns. Nine Ways to Meet Attendees Where They Are It shouldn’t surprise you that 25% of the average meeting budget is spent on food and beverage.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 14, 2025

Afterward, participants could enjoy live music and wellness-enhancing food and beverages (assuming they could still feel their limbs). As a presenting partner of the SCOPE Art Show, the company provided customers with access to lounges, live performances and guided SCOPE tours. 7 Food is Art event could interact with.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Runners and their families walked through a portal entrance flanked by mirrored showcase displays, past the wall that presented the evolution of running gear, and onto the newest offerings. Rounding things out was the AG1 marathon cheer station, where the brand supported athletes as they wrapped the race.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2025

At the height of this transformation is the new Native Foods Experience, a curated nine course journey through the Indigenous culinary heritage of the Pacific Northwest and Americas with a contemporary twist, held in the restaurants exclusive private dining room known as the Chefs Table. Read More: What’s Wine Got to Do with It?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Frank Rikus Hosting corporate meetings and events at a movie theater presents an opportunity to make a lasting impression on attendees, moving meetings from the traditional conference space to a familiar but unexpected venue in the theater. SM What type of corporate events have you hosted there?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Our mission is to balance comfort food with the unique local flavors of Toronto, providing guests with a taste of the city’s culinary heritage.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Local food, music, architecture and traditions shined through the events and experiences presented around the city ahead of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. Even within the Super Bowl Experience presented by Panini (SBX) at the New Orleans Ernest N. What else would we expect from the home of Mardi Gras? Morial Convention Center, Feb.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

In his Evolution of Food Service presentation, futurist Simon Stenning will reveal the latest intel on food and beverage while Professor Paul McGee will lead a motivational session to help attendees achieve better results in work and life.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Naturally, non-alcoholic brewers and zero-proof beverage makers, who create complex drinks that mimic cocktails without the alcohol, are leading the charge. In addition, Bumble teamed up with non-alcoholic beverage brand Kin Euphorics and its co-founder Bella Hadid last July for a Summer of Love drive-in experience in Montauk, NY.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

During my brief but memorable visit, I got to experience a wonderful array of quick eats and a sample of some of the unique beverages currently available to guests. As someone who always appreciates a good snack and drink, I really liked the presentation and the fact that there was edible glitter (!) in my drink.

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EventSource

MAY 24, 2021

Food and Beverage: How will the food be served and/or presented? What additional measures are being taken in the kitchen to ensure food safety? . Can we still have a buffet or food stations? Do you provide heaters and/or umbrellas for the outdoor spaces? Photo Credit: AGI Studio.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 18, 2024

TAO Hospitality Group, with its portfolio of more than 90 food, beverage and nightlife venues, touches more than 20 markets across the globe. Think: Transforming a private estate into an influencer oasis; aerial presentations; replicas of the ancient pyramids; and after-hours glam bars. Grab your best fringe and listen along.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

At the heart of the tour is a showcase of the Subaru Wilderness Family of vehicles and, in addition to music, the experience includes food and beverages alongside giveaways, gear demos and even special appearances by avalanche rescue dogs. WinterFest kicked off in Killington, VT, at the Killington Mountain Resort, Feb.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. When pitching, presenting or speaking to the public, always use luxury language.

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EventSource

JANUARY 24, 2024

This sold-out open house drew a crowd of 550 guests who enjoyed the delightful offerings of the hotel’s delectable food and beverages. The first transformation, curated by Vintage Bash , presented a vibrant and colorful ambiance, captivating guests with its lively atmosphere.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

16 at Las Vegas Convention Centers East Hall, took a stab at uncovering the citys past, present and future. In his presentation, Inflection Points, Aguero started by taking the audience back to Las Vegas humble beginnings. How does Las Vegas keep pushing the envelope? The third Preview Las Vegas, held Jan.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. They do, however, care about an overall great experience, and food and beverage is a large component of attendee satisfaction.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

It was a bit of a change for us since we would typically serve a variety of different beverages through the night but for the chapel we had a more refined offering, including a signature cocktail. Plus, almost every couple got into our mobile bar for a photo which we loved!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

The timed dish-making is judged based on food safety, waste (all discards are put into a small bowl and evaluated at the end), presentation, taste and creativity. The winning solution presented by Wyboston Lakes Resort in the United Kingdom resulted in 5,000 trees planted on the property and nourished by mulch from kitchen remnants.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more… While event planners are eager to find a tech solution that can do all under one roof, the reality is much different.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2024

So we were thinking, ‘What can we do with this [Throwback Thursday] event that attracts those fans, leverages our partners and gives them a good experience?’” —Cavender Neutze, Marketing Manager, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Golf fans enjoyed the action on the green, as well as the Florida wildlife and scenery.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

He brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector, beginning the food and beverage department at The Broadmoor, where he eventually transitioned into the role of executive meeting manager, sales manager and most recently director of incentive and insurance sales. He will oversee operations of all facets of W Aspen.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2024

EventUp Planner’s scheduling tools make it easy to meticulously plan out every session, presentation, and special event within the larger holiday schedule — especially for multi-day holiday celebrations! Food and beverage planning is critical, too. You can assign rooms/venues, times, speakers, and more.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

While the portfolio’s range of creative food and beverage experiences have always supported healthy lifestyles, his team is seeing an increase in inquiries from planners for these types of meals and breaks.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes. They were really interested and willing to change it up,” Brunson said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Nearly all water used inside Mandalay Bay Convention Center for restrooms and food preparation is treated and returned to Lake Mead through Southern Nevada Water Authority programs. A total of 14,557 pounds of food has been donated in that time. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2021

The strategy of pre-stocking rooms, presenting a socially distant screening and delivering food and beverage via room-service made for a contactless, yet personal experience—a high-touch experience in a no-touch environment. We’ll see more events like this even post-COVID,” Travis says.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Customized – Canned presentations and stories don’t move audiences. Onsite Optimization – Captured or streamed keynote, concurrent session presentation, sponsor recognition, book signings, social channel engagement and VIP sessions/experiences. Current – The speaker’s expertise must be fresh; not the same shtick they did 10+ years ago.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Participants of the American Geophysical Unions 2023 Annual Meeting, sitting at the AGU virtual hub in Zurich, Switzerland, follow a presentation broadcast from San Francisco. This approach also can be taken in tandem with a larger event. Curt Wagner is digital editor at Convene.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2022

It’s a real trick to find a balance between satisfying attendees’ dietary needs and delighting them with local items and interesting presentation, all while minimizing an event’s carbon footprint. Here are 4 tips for planners. Meeting attendees are a fickle bunch, especially when it comes to what they eat and drink during their time on site.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Sounds of the Open, the US Open’s signature concert presented by Chase on the South Plaza, featured Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra. Off-site Experiences and Collabs This year, Chase expanded its footprint beyond the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, building a tennis court on The Rooftop at Pier 17.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Trend #1: Cross-Cultural Dishes & Menus Food and beverage selections at events are becoming more cross-cultural. Trend #2: The Art of Food Plating Attendees expect more than good food from event dining experiences in 2024—they are also looking for how dishes and beverages are presented to them.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2023

When coupled with compelling storytelling and elegantly presented and hand-delivered across the UK, ‘Come to your Senses’ engages event emotions like nothing that’s come before it. Stage two of the plan is to welcome targets for site tours, where we will yet further the sensory story, with a tantalising food and beverage experience.”

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 26, 2024

17, more than 100 New Yorkers joined FreshDirect at Domino Park in Williamsburg to make connections through, as FreshDirect puts it, “the greatest love language of all—food.” Free workshops, boot camps, experiential programming and speaker presentations tailored to different aspects and users of GenAI are also on the agenda.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

At a recent conference for business-event planners, executives from four hotel-ownership companies sat on stage and presented the ugly truth: Costs for just about every element of group events are up a lot compared to pre-pandemic days. You can check out the center’s full catering menu and its friendly prices here.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Similarly, reducing ticket prices for events has downstream implications on budgets for speakers, entertainment, lighting, food and beverage, giveaways, and other key elements of the experience. Also be sure to include the speakers’ Twitter handles in the program, in any handouts, and preferably on screen during the presentation.

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