SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Looking to the year ahead , we are all eagerly anticipating the new food and beverage trends that will emerge. There’s been an emphasis on the desire for experiential outings, whether in travel, food or shopping. The better the food, the better the Instagram photo? Food Walls. Experiential Catering.

Food and Beverage 81

Food and Beverage 2018 2017 2014 81

Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Couples were greeted by a “Love Life” neon sign at the participating restaurants and presented with themed placemats and customized food and cocktail menus inspired by the series and its characters. Agency: 160over90. Crash a wedding, but make it a branding moment. The only people who were allowed to attend were wedding crashers.

Food and Beverage 289

Food and Beverage Social Media 2022 Negotiating 289

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. It eventually ends in an impasse or them both giving away gas for free. It is a critical role in making the experience memorable.

Speakers 299

Speakers Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 299

Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2022

Successfully keeping brand identity as the nucleus from which things like keynote speakers, color schemes, and even food and beverages flow, is about more than monogramming napkins, or strategically placing the company’s logo on PowerPoint slides.

Food and Beverage 264

Food and Beverage Social Media Events Management 264

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A bar offered nonalcoholic beverages, including rosemary hibiscus lemonade and sweet tea with lemon, and served as an opportunity to highlight Savannah’s open-container policies. An interactive wall encouraged attendees to write out what they like to do when they travel, garnering more than 1,200 engagements.

Tourism 246

Tourism Food and Beverage Social Media Advertising 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

He has moved through ascending roles at Fairmont Dallas, beginning as the food and beverage manager/assistant director of banquets, and earlier as interim director of banquests and assistant director of banquets at Fairmont San Jose. He will now oversee the 545-room hotel’s conference services team.

Hospitality 231

Hospitality 2003 Food and Beverage 2023 231

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.)

Food and Beverage 207

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 207

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2018

Dining is the third largest expense for business travelers—some $77 billion in 2016 in the United States alone—behind only lodging and airfare. Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). The research findings really highlight the significance of understanding the spectrum of travelers within an organization.

Travel 150

Travel Social Media Hotels 2016 150

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

Just a few notable names on the list are: Melissa Thompson , an award-winning food writer and live-fire cook who has penned powerful articles on the British food industry that became focal points for important discussions around identity, diversity and inclusivity.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality 2023 Food and Beverage Social Media 130

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. Check out our top 10 strategies for promoting your event on social media.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced.

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced.

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced.

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2020

During the COVID-19 crisis, event marketers should avoid discussing content that might fuel concerns, like food sampling. Many event organizers are wondering how their communication strategies should evolve at a time when the appetite for travel and live events has decreased over COVID-19 concerns. Use the power of social influence.

Marketing 141

Marketing Food and Beverage B2B Social Media 141

Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Whether it’s social media or email marketing and list building , your database of potential attendees will grow substantially, which means your leads and brand awareness will grow, too. Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. No one will know, I promise!)

2019 150

2019 Food and Beverage B2B Social Media 150

Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Once we resume a sense of normalcy post-COVID, the advantages of saving on travel & accommodation expenses; and the ability to have more delegates and attendees by offering a hybrid event of both Virtual and physical (In-person) attendance will be surely capitalized upon.

Events 362

Events Travel Trade Shows Food and Beverage 362

GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual corporate events.

Corporate Events 156

Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual events.

Corporate Events 156

Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 3, 2024

Destination Vancouver , sponsoring the Travel Classics Conference, set out to enchant a distinguished group of North American and International Media with an evening celebrating the city’s esteemed culinary landscape and breathtaking natural vistas. It truly was a night to remember.

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment Sustainability 98

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO. Key functionality includes: Timesaving templates for proposals, proposal/invoice line items, food-and-beverage packages and contractual language so you never have to start from scratch. Which leads right into…. Eliminate double entry.

Food and Beverage 148

Food and Beverage Venues Management 2021 148

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. Food and beverage. When it comes to food and beverages, the restaurant, hotel or the independent caterer, each one of these falls into this category. .

Sustainability 194

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. There is no cost of paying to the venue, decorating it as per event requirements, and arranging the food and beverages. Eco-friendly: .

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Trade Shows Events Social Media 156

GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. There is no cost of paying to the venue, decorating it as per event requirements, and arranging the food and beverages. Eco-friendly: .

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Trade Shows Events Social Media 156

GEVME

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

An Event at the primary location, from where the event is screened through various platforms, including social media, to be accessible for audiences worldwide is called a hybrid event. . In the case of a hybrid event, you will be able to cut down on the cost of space, additional equipment, travelling, etc. Cost-efficient: .

Social Media 156

Social Media Speakers Food and Beverage Events 156

Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Will they make content instantly available to you for social media? This includes food and beverage, security, covid testing, health and safety services, music, entertainment, or any local businesses that they think you should collaborate with. Can they stream multiple feeds at once? What’s the cost? . Even the piano!

Venues 147

Venues Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 147

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

host JT Long, vice president and content director of Smart Meetings, delves into the fascinating world of food and beverage with Thomas Whelan, director of operations for Levy Restaurants. I’ve had such a crazy career in terms of working for what I would consider some of the most iconic companies in food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality Meetings Banking 130

EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

The shorter format of just two half days resulted in a huge saving on food and beverage costs, as well. Skift’s next in-person event is the Skift Global Forum , the flagship global conference on the business of travel. And for those on tighter schedules, it meant only one night away from home.

Food and Beverage 103

Food and Beverage 2022 Hotels Social Media 103

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

When traveling for events, businesses can cut costs and simplify processes by taking advantage of these services, which are offered on a variety of apps such as Uber, Airbnb, Getaround and more. The modern individual wants to improve mental and physical health, especially while traveling, which makes it challenging to stay healthy.

2017 90

2017 Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media 90

GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

It can also include social media platforms for live streams such as Facebook and Instagram. Event organizers can even reach out to a broader audience, and since they do not have to incur any travel expenses, they can attend the event from anywhere across the globe. Higher engagement with the audience.

Sustainability 156

Sustainability Trade Shows Food and Beverage Speakers 156

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Travel Portland). Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”.

Travel 74

Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74

Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Broader audience access – Eliminates the excessive travel, costs and time as barriers that prevent many attendees from showing up; all they need now is reliable internet access and a computer or mobile device. No comparison. What are the drawbacks of virtual events?

Event Ideas 180

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Technology 180

EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

The shorter format of just two half days resulted in a huge saving on food and beverage costs, as well. Flexible approaches to hospitality are attractive to travelers. New ways social media helps to sell rooms. And for those on tighter schedules, it meant only one night away from home.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage 2022 Hotels Social Media 91

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Companies can send the materials to make these rocks, and photos of the finished products can be fun for company social media sites. These also allow for a CSR component, if a family decides to donate its meal to a food bank. More : Gifting in the Age of Virtual Events.

Meetings 130

Meetings Insurance Entertainment Financial 130

Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 8, 2018

If I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be potatoes—I’m an Irish girl ! The hardest part about working in the industry is the travel schedule and being away from family. My go-to in-flight beverage choice is water. The destination at the top of my travel bucket list is Australia.

Food and Beverage 15

Food and Beverage 2008 Social Media Travel 15

SmartMeetings

APRIL 22, 2019

Hotel sales directors and their staff can help meeting planners create generational functions—such as targeted entertainment, food and beverage—at their property, giving the planner an edge over the competition. More : To Draw Millennial Attendees, Pick a Tech-Savvy Hotel.

Food and Beverage 58

Food and Beverage Social Media Hotels Travel 58

Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2019

If I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be shrimp. My go-to in-flight beverage choice is club soda. The destination at the top of my travel bucket list is to scuba dive the Sardine Run Expedition in South Africa. But you knew that already. Here’s what you don’t know. My favorite movie is Mama Mia!

Food and Beverage 76

Food and Beverage Social Media 2018 Hospitality 76

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

logistics : event registration, shipping, paper materials, travel, and attendee communication. marketing efforts : reach your audience through ads, social media, and email marketing. Hybrid event budgets call for less food & beverage, lodging, travel, and venue costs. Two birds with one stone!

Technology 133

Technology Event Technology Food and Beverage 2020 133