Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. You can’t learn to drive in a parked car,” she said. “The

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Following we will discuss how companies can have sustainable hybrid events within and outside their organization. This team ensures that the speakers’ timing, the presentation, the audio, the camera set-up, etc. This is one of the principal elements to ensure hybrid event sustainability within a company. .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Time at Qua Spa at Caesars Palace, light bites at Guy Savoy Restaurant and dinner at Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Paris Las Vegas highlighted the brand’s focus on tasty, well-prepared food and relaxing, healthy experiences. The brand described the properties as being curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers.”

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

Lead with Understanding: Coach and speaker Vera Jones shared the secrets for empathetic leadership. OmniBartonCreek @visitmilwaukee #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/tXAXgXAvMA — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 26, 2023 Plan Sustainable Gifting Experiences: As anxious as we all are, no one needs another stress ball.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 14, 2021

Over the years, event marketers have relied on traditional tactics to sustain event engagement, like wrapping the event with a concert by a Grammy Award-winning artist or offering major incentives like free travel. Flip the food and beverage hour. The approach has typically involved a reward of some kind. “So Another tip?

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Reimagine brings together diverse panels of accomplished speakers and industry experts to delve into crucial topics, such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and more. emc3 is set to host a captivating new edition of their highly regarded Reimagine event series.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Everything was on the table during workshops, keynotes, think tanks and more than 30 breakouts, including “The Scoop” bonus livestreams with a range of speaker talent, sponsored by Beedance. And the insights delivered across many sessions ultimately pointed to the opportunities that the new reality—and starting with a clean slate—present.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We market,” she says.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Live Entertainment: Hire local bands, comedians, or motivational speakers to entertain and inspire your audience throughout the event, considering the preferences of those attending. Culinary Experiences: Feature unique food and beverage options, such as gourmet food trucks or interactive cooking stations, to delight attendees.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With options spanning emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and more, you’re sure to find unique concepts to make your next event a standout success! You can also opt for sustainable event merchandise and supplies or host a beach cleanup as part of the event agenda.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. We are gifting with items ranging from a new mug with a favorite beverage and snack to celebration boxes including everything from champagne to streamers and whatever else can be imagined.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The conference programme was packed with an excellent range of industry speakers and workshops covering topics including Leadership, Inspiration, Innovation, Technology, Sustainability and Industry Best Practice. I was particularly drawn to the segment regarding ‘Forgotten Fish.’

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact.

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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.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 10, 2020

With sustainability and social responsibility being on the top of minds today, more and more event planners are taking action , turning their event “green” in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Opt for Sustainable Catering. Food with a small carbon footprint include chicken, turkey and pork as well as vegetables.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. Include logistical details, session descriptions, speaker bios, FAQs, and personalized calls-to-action to drive conversions.

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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: .

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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: .

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Provided sustainably sourced pencils and sharpening stations. All required printing was done by The Big Picture Factory who use a solar powered printer and purchase sustainably sourced paper. Non-plastic presents/wrapping used as gifts to plenary speakers. No packaged mints or lollies, plastic pens.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

Meet with Momentum Boston, the second installment of a new event series by Marriott that began this June, continued the brand’s mission to educate meeting and event planners in its redevelopment projects—from convention resorts to spaces to food and beverage—and to empower planners amid a booming return to meetings.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. If you have any questions about our call for speakers, please contact Sue Hatch, MeetingsNet’s content director, at shatch@meetingsnet.com. The deadline for is June 16.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages? What protocols do you have in place to ensure food safety and hygiene? For example, attendees in all-day meetings typically prefer lighter, protein-forward options to sustain energy while sitting for extended periods.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

Half of in-house planners called themselves personally enthusiastic about wellness and sustainability. However, that foundation has not translated to an emphasis on wellness and sustainability in meetings, in design, policy or budgets. Clearly, sustainable, wellness-based meeting practices have room to grow.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

GEI is the leading event for sustainability at live events, bringing together industry leaders, professionals, visionaries, governments and organisations, all working to bring environmental and social sustainability to the live events, sports, and creative sectors.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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. What impression do you want to leave on attendees? What emotions do you want them to experience?

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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. Content Matters. Keep F&B Simple.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees. In-person events are all about human connection.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different. Speaking of opinion, here’s a great article on sustainably supporting local communities , while creating authentic experiences for event goers. Event Leadership Institute. All about event tech.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 12, 2020

From supporting local businesses to sanitation procedures and food and beverage options, the webinar discussed re-opening procedures and how professionals can come together to create a new, post-COVID-19 playbook. Food and Beverage. Local and Sustainable. Figuring it out Together.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

Attendees can see where their food comes from “when they walk in the door” of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. The site offers food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation, and innovative recipes. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live!, Foraged Cocktails. I want to meet the farmer.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Having only a small range of food options. While food isn’t high on the list of reasons why people attend music festivals, it really can’t be ignored. When you provide a limited range of food options for event goers, you’re less likely to please them. Food and beverage staff. Nourishment.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight. As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event. Physical Limitations.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A high-quality rotating menu, seasonal beverages, and a new source of entertainment each month will help ensure that client receptions stay fresh and exciting, offering new experiences at each event. Offer clients healthy snacks, smoothies, and wellness-focused promotional items, like sustainable branded water bottles or reusable totes.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2020

4-6, IACC ( International Association of Conference Centers ) set an ambitious goal for itself: to be an early adopter of the Events Industry Council (EIC) Sustainable Events Standards. Cooper said that communicating sustainability goals early on — prior to registration — helped attendees to embrace them.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

As we dive into this article, you’ll notice that we mention sustainability quite a bit. But remember, this can be used for any value, whether it’s a worldwide concern like sustainability or social equality, a localized passion, or even more broad, like a spirit of generosity or innovation. Decide on meaningful speakers.

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